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custom90



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That's why it's best to check before buying anything. a royal PITA if you purchase a part you think you need go to fit and find either it doesn't fit or is not required. Of course for the more fearless and feel confident enough the standard plug can be chopped off and an ISO one soldered and heatshrinkd on. An adaptor is much easier though.. TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218028 11th Mar 2013 1:43pm
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Chocolate



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
mk1collector wrote:
If you go into halfrauds they have a book with the part number of the harness you'll need but they usually have them in stock


Thanks Mk1, Thumbs Up
other half complained about the sound so suggested upgrade Shocked Shocked

Wayne 110XS CSW TD5.
Post #218029 11th Mar 2013 1:53pm
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custom90



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Chocolate wrote:
Thanks Steve, Very Happy

1) do i also need a Kenwood DIN mounting sleeve for the HU?

2) Been looking at the Kicker for under the back seats. Seems it may be better for dust!! Very Happy Very Happy

Wayne.

Your welcome.
1) Yes you will indeed. You may also need a pair of Kenwood radio removal keys (for the new one) and also a pair of ISO Single DIN round removal keys for the LR original unit. (Halfords do them)

2) Good man. Thumbs Up e sure to report back at a future date with details. Thumbs Up TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218030 11th Mar 2013 1:57pm
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Chocolate



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
custom90steve wrote:
Chocolate wrote:
Thanks Steve, Very Happy

1) do i also need a Kenwood DIN mounting sleeve for the HU?

2) Been looking at the Kicker for under the back seats. Seems it may be better for dust!! Very Happy Very Happy

Wayne.

Your welcome.
1) Yes you will indeed. You may also need a pair of Kenwood radio removal keys (for the new one) and also a pair of ISO Single DIN round removal keys for the LR original unit. (Halfords do them)

2) Good man. Thumbs Up e sure to report back at a future date with details. Thumbs Up


Thanks Steve,
Yes was ordering the keys, will also order DIN sleeve.

will report back once installed and working.
Many thanks for your help. Thumbs Up 110XS CSW TD5.
Post #218033 11th Mar 2013 2:10pm
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custom90



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Chocolate wrote:

will report back once installed and working.
Many thanks for your help. Thumbs Up

No probs. Thumbs Up TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218046 11th Mar 2013 3:21pm
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green
jimhcatlover wrote:
I would be really grateful for some advice about upgrading the ICE in my 2012 Defender.
I want to change my standard radio for a better one and I also fancy installing a reversing camera. I have read this thread and like the look of the Kenwood stuff. I looked at the KVT-526DVD but it appears to be discontinued on the justkenwood site. So what HU should I choose?
I also assume I will require the Kenwood single din cage and the keys so I can get it out again, but is there anything else I should get too?
My current system also has a Parrot CK3100 which appears to work really well and I would like to retain. Is this going to be functional with the replacement Kenwood HU and if so what is likely to be involved in swapping over?

I'm also hoping to fit the reversing camera above the gutter close to the rear wash outlet.


Thanks for all the replies.
I have now ordered the kit as listed by Steve.

One more stupid question though.
If I mount my reversing camera up beside the rear washer jet, what is the best way to run the cable to the HU?
I assume I will have to drill a small hole or use the one for the washer jet but then run the cable in the head lining which I'm guessing is easy to get down?
Do I then run the cable down one of the windscreen A pillars and how do I get it into the back of the HU?
Post #218057 11th Mar 2013 4:15pm
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barbel jim



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Yes Jim, you will have to drill a hole for the camera and then route the cables under the h/lining. The clips should prise out, but if they are old may split so might pay to have some spares to hand . About £3 iirc from someone like defender bits for a pkt 10. Then down the a post. Iirc the electrics for rear washer already come down the passenger side, and if you go that side, access is relatively easy. You can take of the speaker pod, (4/5screw) and then pull down and out and it should pop off. It has a couple of locating dowls that can be a faff. Acces to behind the stereo is easy and straight. There is a void that the speaker wires run down, so you camera wire will fit easy. I have a picture somewhere I think if you need it. Thumbs Up
Post #218148 11th Mar 2013 8:39pm
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custom90



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^^^^ Couldn't have said better myself. Bear in mind this is being fitted to a Puma though and not a TD5 so not sure if there is much difference in the dash area. Can't comment as I've never owned a TD5. But as above I'd do the same. On the little plastic strips on the A pillar there is two retaining screws these simply come out and the strip is off the camera cable can go down behind there and simply re-fit the strip. Providing the cable isn't a large gauge it won't be an Issue. Ideal spot to run the "Alarm antenna" mod too. TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218154 11th Mar 2013 8:57pm
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barbel jim



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Never had a puma Steve, sorry I thought it was a Td5. Reading back it's Chocolate that has a Td5! Embarassed is your speaker the same n/s ? If so would take off have a look before I routed the cable !
Post #218183 11th Mar 2013 9:47pm
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custom90



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There is plenty of room there on the Puma for taking that route with a cable. Down the pillar there's probably about enough room for a 4 gauge not that that will ever be needed. And behind the dash there's plenty of room for cables. Either side of the centre dash there is various "voids" so it's a good solution to route it that way.
Mr. Green TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218190 11th Mar 2013 9:56pm
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barbel jim



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Hard work doing this on a phone Whistle especially when you have sausages for fingers and such a good grasp of IT ! Hitting things with hammers is more my forte Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #218201 11th Mar 2013 10:14pm
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custom90



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barbel jim wrote:
Hard work doing this on a phone Whistle especially when you have sausages for fingers. Hitting things with hammers is more my forte Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

So you've been hitting your fingers with a hammer I take it? Razz Whistle Rolling with laughter TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #218222 11th Mar 2013 11:48pm
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ARC99



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Having read through this thread there seems to be a wealth of knowledge relating to I.C.E. ( I was going say radio but that's now old fashioned) and Land Rovers.
Having recently purchased a 2008 100, I'm not happy with the fitted system which is a JVC and bears no resemblance to the handbook.
Did Land Rover stop fitting there own and instead fit other makes?

I want to change the current radio as that's all it is and dipping into the wealth of knowledge what system and speakers would be a direct replacement for those already installed. S.H.M.B.O. will not let me start chopping holes in doors and fascia?

The last time I installed a radio (that's all we had then) it cost £35.00 and that included cables and speakers.
Post #218372 12th Mar 2013 4:42pm
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barbel jim



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Sounds like you have an aftermarket headunit. It all depends on what you want or expect Guessing yours is a puma so you should already have tweeters in the dash?.
Speakers are 100mm and as long as they are not too deep most aftermarkets fit direct plug and play. In all honesty if I was changing my H/unit I would be looking towards DAB as that is the future. most switch between DAB and FM should the signal become weak. Davew on here has several JVC DAB units and swears by them.
What else do you require :- I phone compatibility , Integrated Bluetooth(Hands free calling) USB ??
The world is your oyster- A half decent unit will start at £100+ upwards, speakers £30+ a pair. The wiring I'm guessing should all be there front and rear.
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custom90



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Basically make a list of what you'd like to have and like to use from it and then go from there and have a lookon the market.
Funniest thing is a lot of people on here complain about the lack of modern features of the Defender and how dated they can be yet if they had all the mod cons they wouldn't know how to "turn the wireless on" much less understanding BT and Amp wiring and crossovers and so on. Maybe it's just an age thing. Whistle TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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