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Edzi

Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 279

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Alaska White

Double DIN Dash Issues? If you have one fitted, please help!

Hi All,

I had a double DIN dash fitted, but it wasn't done perfectly and the top of the entire central double DIN dash sits up, creating a gap.
I've raised this with the place that fitted it and they assured me it's always that way! I've seen two other Defenders which the same company did which looked perfectly fine.

If anyone's had this issue, how did you solve it?

More so, if you have one fitted either by yourself or a company, I would really appreciate a photograph, taken slightly from one side to show how things line up. I want to prove to the place that they are at fault and for them to correct their mistake. Your help will be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Edzi

17th Jun 2016 4:34pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Not sure if it's the same issue but Andy MCMA1 had a gap http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056-45.html James
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17th Jun 2016 6:24pm

Stiff1

Member Since: 09 Dec 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 597

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

It is very difficult to avoid having some level of gap as the two sections have been cut.

With careful fitting if should not really be noticeable.

Several thing can make it worse:

1. Poor cutting to separate vents (very little one can do if this is the case other than get a new one).

2. Sometimes one of the heater pipes obstructs the head unit going back as far as it otherwise would ( a little heat applied will bend it out of the way).

3. The base of the clock housing pushes up the vent section as head unit is in the way (this was my problem, just cut a wedge in the bottom edge of the housing, but still not perfect).

4. The head unit bracket on the bulkhead is no longer needed but can get in the way of the new head unit going as far back as it otherwise would.

It is very easy to remove the front panel to check all the above.

BUT... you paid a lot of money to have this fitted, the installers should do it to your satisfaction.

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18th Jun 2016 1:56pm

dgardel

Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
Location: Veneto (Heart & Head)
Posts: 3586

Removed the internal steel air duct bracket and cut the lower clock edge, no problem at all

(sorry for the fingerprints

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18th Jun 2016 10:18pm

Edzi

Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 279

Thanks a lot for the feedback and tips. Very much appreciated. Here's a picture of how mine looks. The bottom fits perfectly and the top curves outwards. Also, they didn't leave a lip on the top of the previous dash with the top vents, so it was flopping around. I had to ask them to fit something in between to make it more secure.

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19th Jun 2016 11:22am

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

that's awfull, I hope you didn't pay them. From other posts I'd say that's the heater pipe holding the whole facia forward. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

19th Jun 2016 11:26am

Edzi

Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 279

I did pay them but will be bringing up after having done a load of online searches and hearing from you good people

19th Jun 2016 11:43am

Stiff1

Member Since: 09 Dec 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 597

Well that is probably the worst install I have seen and if that is what they consider the norm...

Would agree, either the heater pipe or the rear bracket are stopping the head unit going back.

Also looks like the clock is fouling so would cut the base off that while you are at it.

Get rid of that piece of trim/ filler as well, no need for it once done.

Do it yourself as then you can be sure it is right, or, come down to Cornwall and I will do it for you

If you really want to go back to the fitters, show them the above pics plus an image search will show many more done properly.

Good luck

19th Jun 2016 4:19pm

Bristol 90XS

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: North of Bath
Posts: 223

It should fit absolutely flush.

I had this problem when I first had mine fitted. Issue was they hadn't bent the pipes back enough and also there are two clips in between the top switch and the window switch. Pull out the window switch and pull the clip from behind at same time as pushing the facsia in. It will clip in nicely and you will move the fascia flush. If it still doesn't go, then there must be w blockage behind. Check the pipes are out of the way and ensure they have carefully trimmed the clock off.

Pass this to your fitters and get them to fix. But it's absolutely not right and don't let them fob you off!!

Here is what it looks like:

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James

19th Jun 2016 5:56pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

All these double dins make me REALLY want one!

19th Jun 2016 6:46pm

Edzi

Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 279

Thanks a million for the feedback and suggestion. Very much appreciated.

20th Jun 2016 11:17am

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2893

Its just the ducting behind, just gently push it back into a flat and it will fit grand.

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20th Jun 2016 8:42pm

dgardel

Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
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20th Jun 2016 9:05pm

Edzi

Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 279

mcma1 wrote:
Its just the ducting behind, just gently push it back into a flat and it will fit grand.

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Cheers :-)

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23rd Jun 2016 1:37am

andyace

Member Since: 10 Apr 2015
Location: dorset
Posts: 5

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Baltic Blue

yep i used a hairdryer to get it hot with a wooden wedge against it to hold it down while it cooled, it then kept its position while the head unit went right back where it should.
as i dont need the dvd drive that seems to make these head units deep next time i would buy a shorter one without the dvd

19th Sep 2016 6:46pm

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