New Audio.... - Land Rovers Only

Mad_Rover · 03-23-2007, 09:15 AM

Hi Guys,

Just ordered a Sony CDX-GT610Ui for my DISCO II for the iPod and USB port. Any tricks to removing the factory unit? and any idea, if there is a way I can keep my steering wheel radio controls?

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

werldcup · 03-23-2007, 09:54 AM

Your new head unit likely comes with the required tools to remove the old one (just two small metal hooks that slide in the slits in the face). As for the steering wheel controls: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-66lBEA9...8900&I=127SWIX

werldcup · 03-23-2007, 09:55 AM

Actually since you have a Sony... http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v3tob1j...900&I=127SWIPS

That one is plug and play(ish).

rmuller · 03-23-2007, 10:53 AM

Mad_Rover · 03-23-2007, 11:02 AM

I appreciate it...

Mad_Rover · 03-28-2007, 10:43 AM

Got the Crutchfield VW wiring harness, Swapped the yellow and red wire. Removed the old radio. Plugged in the new unit and viola!

Sounds way better (and louder) then that factory Alpine did.

Just need a nice sunny day to tear apart the console to install the XM tuner and run the iPod controller.

Those wiring diagrams came in very handy..Thanks again.

BrianP · 03-30-2007, 06:35 AM

Okay... might be a dumb question, but are the LR stock units (I have an '03 with Kenwood ..i think) a separate amp and unit? I've been considering replacing the unit for better iPod connection but haven't really pursued it because of the 12 or 13 speakers and amp thing. If it's that straightforward, I'll be heading out next week for a Sony unit like that.

stevogabe · 03-30-2007, 10:55 AM

this is the wiring i used for my alpine cda 9857 http://www.shipsound.com/product_inf...ucts_id=101913

Mad_Rover · 04-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianP

Okay... might be a dumb question, but are the LR stock units (I have an '03 with Kenwood ..i think) a separate amp and unit? I've been considering replacing the unit for better iPod connection but haven't really pursued it because of the 12 or 13 speakers and amp thing. If it's that straightforward, I'll be heading out next week for a Sony unit like that.

The amp is separate...At least on my '00 DII it is. There is a wire on the sony unit that will turn the amp on and off, with the headunit. and all the speaker wires from the headunit run to the Amp.

It was that easy...I used the wiring diagram provided above and corelated it to the Crutchfield/Sony Harness, plugged in the harness ...All of an hour.

and the rest of the system sounds amazing now...Don't think I'll be replacing the speakers either.

BrianP · 04-20-2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad_Rover

The amp is separate...At least on my '00 DII it is. There is a wire on the sony unit that will turn the amp on and off, with the headunit. and all the speaker wires from the headunit run to the Amp.

It was that easy...I used the wiring diagram provided above and corelated it to the Crutchfield/Sony Harness, plugged in the harness ...All of an hour.

and the rest of the system sounds amazing now...Don't think I'll be replacing the speakers either.

Thanks for this! Or maybe I should say "no thanks"...now I'm going to be running out to get the sony

nzoliver · 05-17-2008, 03:02 PM

Howdy!
I would check first!!

I have had 2 DIIs and neither have been separate amped units. DIs yes, but not the DIIs. Use the ISO adapter and pluug staight in.

03-23-2007, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mad_Rover Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	New Audio.... Hi Guys, Just ordered a Sony CDX-GT610Ui for my DISCO II for the iPod and USB port. Any tricks to removing the factory unit? and any idea, if there is a way I can keep my steering wheel radio controls? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark __________________ Madison, WI 2000 DII

03-23-2007, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,418 Gallery: 0	As for the wiring of it, this may help: Radio 12v \| purple \| + \| radio harness Radio Ground \| black \| - \| radio harness Radio Ignition \| lt. green/purple \| + \| radio harness Radio Illumination \| red/brown (dimmer) \| + \| radio harness Factory Amp Turn-on \| same as power antenna wire Power Antenna \| red/blue \| + \| radio harness LF Speaker +/- \| black/white - black/brown \| +,- \| radio harness RF Speaker +/- \| black/pink - black/red \| +,- \| radio harness LR Speaker +/- \| black/yellow - black/orange \| +,- \| radio harness RR Speaker +/- \| black/green - black/blue \| +,- \| radio harness [http://muddyoval.com/articles/disco2tech/DIIwiring.htm] __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

03-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mad_Rover Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Thanks Guys....That's very helpful! I appreciate it... __________________ Madison, WI 2000 DII

03-28-2007, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mad_Rover Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Easiest audio install ever! Got the Crutchfield VW wiring harness, Swapped the yellow and red wire. Removed the old radio. Plugged in the new unit and viola! Sounds way better (and louder) then that factory Alpine did. Just need a nice sunny day to tear apart the console to install the XM tuner and run the iPod controller. Those wiring diagrams came in very handy..Thanks again. __________________ Madison, WI 2000 DII

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03-23-2007, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
werldcup Mean and Green Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 100 Gallery: 0	Your new head unit likely comes with the required tools to remove the old one (just two small metal hooks that slide in the slits in the face). As for the steering wheel controls: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-66lBEA9...8900&I=127SWIX

03-23-2007, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
werldcup Mean and Green Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 100 Gallery: 0	Actually since you have a Sony... http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v3tob1j...900&I=127SWIPS That one is plug and play(ish).

03-30-2007, 06:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
BrianP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 59 Gallery: 0	Okay... might be a dumb question, but are the LR stock units (I have an '03 with Kenwood ..i think) a separate amp and unit? I've been considering replacing the unit for better iPod connection but haven't really pursued it because of the 12 or 13 speakers and amp thing. If it's that straightforward, I'll be heading out next week for a Sony unit like that.

03-30-2007, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
stevogabe Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	this is the wiring i used for my alpine cda 9857 http://www.shipsound.com/product_inf...ucts_id=101913

05-17-2008, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
nzoliver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Posts: 56 Gallery: 5	Howdy! I would check first!! I have had 2 DIIs and neither have been separate amped units. DIs yes, but not the DIIs. Use the ISO adapter and pluug staight in.

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