MP3 in my Disco II - Land Rovers Only

wimp · 11-11-2006, 05:14 AM

I would like to somehow hardwire my ipod into my Disco II's stereo. I know I can get an fm receiver, but I don't want to.

I want to be able to plug my ipod into a hole in the dash or under the seat where the CD changer is. Anyone done anything like this before?

M

Spitfire · 11-11-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimp

I would like to somehow hardwire my ipod into my Disco II's stereo. I know I can get an fm receiver, but I don't want to.

I want to be able to plug my ipod into a hole in the dash or under the seat where the CD changer is. Anyone done anything like this before?

M

I've done it, but I actually swapped out the head unit for an Alpine as well. The iPod dock connector is in the glove box.

I believe you can find adapters for hard-wiring, to either the cd-changer or antenna points, it's been a while since I looked.

Ataraxia · 11-11-2006, 02:51 PM

I'm currently working on this...

Just have to get the head unit to think there is a cd changer connected, then we can use the low-inputs. For now, i'm using one of those tape adapters that has a wire with a 1/8th jack for my ipod. I know it's ghetto. I tried the Belkin FM transmitter and it sounded like shit compared to the tape adapter.

Hopefully i'll figure it out soon.

Dan

justmealex · 11-11-2006, 05:13 PM

If you replace the stock unit with say an Alpine, will the control buttons on the steering wheel still work? I'm just using my ipod and a cassette plug in for now as well, way ghetto.

Spitfire · 11-17-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by justmealex

If you replace the stock unit with say an Alpine, will the control buttons on the steering wheel still work? I'm just using my ipod and a cassette plug in for now as well, way ghetto.

With the Alpine you then have to buy another aftermarket piece to do the signal conversion for the steering wheel controls to work. That's not so easy an intall though they are out there.

I knew I'd seen a direct plug in though, and here it is: http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/8865.cfm

Keep in mind with that setup you loose the CD changer.

Muddy Oval · 11-17-2006, 04:27 PM

BlitzSafe or SoundGate can provide that- cut out the middleman and the mark up and go to the manufacturer.

Ned Kelly · 11-18-2006, 05:30 PM

Guys, I have an 03 disco with the usual split air con. Last night the light on the buttons that control this seemed to have stopped working. Well all of them except the lights on the drivers side temperature adjustment toggle which are still working.
Has anyone had this problem and is it a simple bulb replacement issue or does it have an underlying issue thet is likely to cost be a bucket load of cash?
If it is a bulb job some pointers on how to get to them to swap them out would also be greatly appreciated.

stevo-II · 11-19-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

BlitzSafe or SoundGate can provide that- cut out the middleman and the mark up and go to the manufacturer.

here you go....

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/bli...mlink1v1d.html

the only downside to this is.....you can't use your factor changer, you have to replace it with an aftermarket alpine unit and this is just an ipod interface, but it does charge your ipod, no steering controls for the ipod.

or this

http://www.monstercable.com/icruze/c...or/default.asp

but you totally lose your cd changer, but you have steering wheel controls over the ipod.

I use this...

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...deck/index.php

its a cassette adpator, but when you hit FF or REW, it bumps the ipod forward or back a song....works fairly well, but I think I'm wearing out my tape deck with it....

this is kinda cool....its an inline FM transmitter with RDBS capabilites, so your rover deck with show the song title from the ipod....I don' think this is out yet though.

http://www.diceelectronics.com/ipod_...ation_rds.htm#

steve

NASdiesel · 11-25-2006, 09:14 PM

I've had the blitzsafe and newer alpine changer in my '04 DII for a year now. Works awesome and I have no issues with it (which is rare).

When I sold my original DII changer on ebay, I actually made enough money to pay for the new changer which was surprising. It's an easy sell for the S model DII's.

Ataraxia · 11-26-2006, 02:16 AM

Some good info here from Disco web http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showt...highlight=ipod

Dan

11-11-2006, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
wimp '99 Disco II Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 338 Gallery: 0	MP3 in my Disco II I would like to somehow hardwire my ipod into my Disco II's stereo. I know I can get an fm receiver, but I don't want to. I want to be able to plug my ipod into a hole in the dash or under the seat where the CD changer is. Anyone done anything like this before? M

11-11-2006, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
justmealex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 36 Gallery: 0	If you replace the stock unit with say an Alpine, will the control buttons on the steering wheel still work? I'm just using my ipod and a cassette plug in for now as well, way ghetto. __________________ 2001 Disco SE7 "Yeah, it's licensed as a station wagon" "Only 188HP, but I'll get there in style"

11-17-2006, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	BlitzSafe or SoundGate can provide that- cut out the middleman and the mark up and go to the manufacturer. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

11-18-2006, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ned Kelly Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Disco Air Con control lights Guys, I have an 03 disco with the usual split air con. Last night the light on the buttons that control this seemed to have stopped working. Well all of them except the lights on the drivers side temperature adjustment toggle which are still working. Has anyone had this problem and is it a simple bulb replacement issue or does it have an underlying issue thet is likely to cost be a bucket load of cash? If it is a bulb job some pointers on how to get to them to swap them out would also be greatly appreciated. __________________ Series I, IIa, III Defender 90, Defender 130 TDi, Freelander (yes I know...) and currently a 03 Disco V8 HSE

11-26-2006, 02:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ataraxia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario. CANADA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	A good read. Some good info here from Disco web http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showt...highlight=ipod Dan

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11-11-2006, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ataraxia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario. CANADA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	I'm currently working on this... Just have to get the head unit to think there is a cd changer connected, then we can use the low-inputs. For now, i'm using one of those tape adapters that has a wire with a 1/8th jack for my ipod. I know it's ghetto. I tried the Belkin FM transmitter and it sounded like shit compared to the tape adapter. Hopefully i'll figure it out soon. Dan

11-25-2006, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
NASdiesel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Watertown, MA Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	I've had the blitzsafe and newer alpine changer in my '04 DII for a year now. Works awesome and I have no issues with it (which is rare). When I sold my original DII changer on ebay, I actually made enough money to pay for the new changer which was surprising. It's an easy sell for the S model DII's.

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