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Tonyrec

Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137

Never thought about that. If I had purchased a similar HU from say Halfords, it would have the correct connectors fitted?

11th May 2014 5:11pm

lukev01

Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 412

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I have been following this thread with interest.

Can anyone recommend an aftermarket single DIN DAB radio with Bluetooth/MP3/USB/AUX capability that could just slot in to replace the 2013 XS radio/CD?

Ideally, I can then just extract the LR one and plug in the replacement since I don't do electrics

At the moment, I am using DAB via the AUX cable so I don't get the benefit of the subwoofer. 1970 Series 2A 88"

11th May 2014 5:14pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

Tony - Yep, a single female ISO plug.

Most people have the opposite issue if the have a new Defender, they find the have the female LR plug present (which you HU is designed to fit)
And they want to fit a HU with ISO plug on it, so then they need the adaptor.
Of course, I guess you could always sell your new HU and get another aftermarket one.
A Kenwood would fit nicely, straight in, easy as pie.

11th May 2014 5:14pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

Luke - First you want to check to see what loom you have, ISO or LR specific. I think post 2012 is specific and non ISO but do check.
If ISO then any aftermarket HU will slot straight in, if specific just get the adaptor and bobs your uncle slots in again.
Determine if you need a single DIN radio cage too for security's sake and to keep it secure or it'll move about if not slide out!

11th May 2014 5:18pm

lukev01

Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 412

Thanks, Steve.

I will find out in a couple of weeks when it is booked in to sort out the condensation inside the indicators/sidelights at the front. 1970 Series 2A 88"

11th May 2014 5:27pm

Tonyrec

Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137

custom90steve wrote:
Tony - Yep, a single female ISO plug.
Most people have the opposite issue if the have a new Defender, they find the have the female LR plug present (which you HU is designed to fit)
And they want to fit a HU with ISO plug on it, so then they need the adaptor.
Of course, I guess you could always sell your new HU and get another aftermarket one.
A Kenwood would fit nicely, straight in, easy as pie.

Cheers Steve.
I may have found a ready made lead on Ebay. It is item number eBay Item No. 251321637967

What do you think?

11th May 2014 5:40pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

Could well work, if not you could always return anyway.

Try it, might be the easiest option if it works okay.

11th May 2014 5:47pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

For reference:

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11th May 2014 11:07pm

Tonyrec

Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137

Cheers Steve

12th May 2014 7:08am

Tonyrec

Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137

Update

The lead that I bought from Ebay worked a treat. Stereo is all fitted and working as it should.

Cheers Steve for all your input

Hopefully this thread will assist others who find themselves in a similar position.

13th May 2014 9:09pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

Brill, that saved you doing any hard wiring then.

13th May 2014 9:57pm

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