Installing an Aftermarket Radio in a Land Rover LR3 - Ep.21

[@arkivezaj]

I think the entire planet needed this video. Thanks!

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you so much!!! This has definitely been the hardest thing to figure out thus far in the series.

[@mizztakyn9604]

Hell no! Just us LR3 owners😂

[@ganolemoine]

Hi Mike, thank you so much for your excellent videos. So meticulous and thorough. We have a 2008 RR Sport that we added an Alpine screen/head unit to. Had it professionally done at Mobile West car audio in Portland, OR. The install cost us $750. The 4x4 screen still works, but the old gps navigation does not (who cares now that there's CarPlay). Obviously Mobile West knows how to keep the 4x4 screen working. May be worth a call. Thanks again for your great content. Because of your videos, I plan to take over some of the maintenance for our Rover.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you for the tip!!

[@azpaquin]

Thank you so much for the level of detail that you go through in all of your videos. You make KZbin LR3 videos a better place.

[@wafflesquare]

Favorite comment of the day!!

[@JLR_Steve]

The previous owner of our 2005 LR3 said it cost him over $1000 to have a Pioneer head unit and steering wheel controls installed. The upper screen did not work, but that was also because he did the coil over shocks conversion. I bought a wireless back up camera with a 7" screen, which fits almost perfectly in the frame around the upper monitor. It's secured with some industrial strength velcro. One thing I noticed is that your stereo surround is one piece. Mine is two pieces, split in the middle of the shelf in front of the upper monitor.

[@ST-jp5kj]

Thank you so much for this video!!!! I followed the wiring using the Scosche kit with my Sony xav-ax3250 deck I purchased and it worked like a charm. Had no issues at all with sound and my steering wheel controls worked to the radio. Luckily with the Sony deck I was able to wire my ground to the frame instead of having to use a bypass. I used a eRapta ERT01 HD backup camera with this and was also able to connect directly to the reverse In (purple/white) wire so, that the backup camera and its built in LED lights only turned on when put in reverse and displayed on the deck.

[@wafflesquare]

Outstanding!!!

[@michaelhoare5291]

Your patience and determination on a different level. In making this video you've done Alpine's job for them. I won't be surprised if they start referring buyers to it so make sure they pay you for doing so.

[@wafflesquare]

Michael thank you for your kind words.

[@LeLilley1]

Another really great video! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your careful, step-by-step instructions. I don't think I'm quite a confidence level where I could now install this. That is a function of my personal lack of confidence and not your instructions!

[@wafflesquare]

Frank, thank you for your kind words.

[@mattmc2681]

This is fantastic. Thanks for figuring this out and sharing!

[@wafflesquare]

Matt you are very welcome. I hope you find it helpful.

[@jeffnewman7587]

Mike!!!!!!! You are the boss! This worked perfectly for me. I have a 2005 LR3 and used this video with your instructions to a tee. The only thing I couldn't install was the parking brake bypass, which I couldn't seem to find on e-bay. However as you mentioned a simple switch did the trick. I could not have made any of this work without your effort and precision this video. Even pro installers would have a hard time figuring this out and at a great cost. You rule, man! Reminder for anyone not very savvy like me doing this that the Alpine comes with a plastic protective piece for the fiber optic connection that might be misleading and confusing that the connector won't fit your car. That simply needs to be pulled out with needle nose pliers. Mine had an a two piece sort of embeded plastic protective thing, and they both pull out easily. Plugs right in after that. Also, remember to connect all three of those black ground wires together. And if you opt for the switch between the [Yellow/Black Striped] wire and that [Green] wire for the parking brake sensor like Mike has detailed - remember that it will still not allow you to go into settings with the engine running. First key click/turn to power the unit on then bump the switch it off and on in "Settings" mode and you'll see it will wake up for you to modify everything. Fantastic again, Mike. THANK YOU! Subscribed and always going to you first for the real stuff.

[@wafflesquare]

Favorite comment of the day!! Thank you, Jeff. I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@erdsav]

did the same Scosche LR8103SRB work for the 05? It says 06-09 only

[@rpasiuk]

I have watched a couple of your videos. They are excellent! Great job! Very well explained and good detail!

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you so much! Very much appreciated!!!

[@fortis6215]

Your videos are very helpful. I love your level of detail - very meticulous. Thank you.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you for the compliment. I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@BarlitosC]

Did this to my LR3 back in the day. Wish I had done it the first day I bought it!! If you’re reading this go for it!!!!!

[@wafflesquare]

Love it! Thank you for sharing.

[@noelwhittle7922]

@ 15:16 thanks heaps for that detail on which setting to use on the adjustable side brackets. I set it up exactly as you detailed and it worked perfectly first time. 👍

[@wafflesquare]

That’s great!!! No one else should have to expend that much trial and error.

[@gordenchen0001]

I have been waiting for this video for two months. Nice！

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you for your patience! It was a lot of research followed by trial and error.

[@nano3761]

Thank you Mike. This is very useful. I am trying to figure out how this can be done in my L322.

[@wafflesquare]

I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@bryangonzalvo]

Great job! It looks really nice. My 2006 is an SE but it was nicely optioned including the rear locking differential. But it did not include the nav screen which also displays the 4x4 info where I have a cubby storage instead. I installed a 7” wired/wireless CarPlay unit that fit nearly perfectly. I wired power, rear camera, and an aux cable that I ran under the center console to the rear aux input. So my unit acts like a receiver and the stock radio is the amplifier with steering wheel volume retained. I can’t change songs with steering wheel but I can use Siri, the phone, or the CarPlay unit. I have a front camera that I haven’t gotten around to install yet. In retrospect, I wish I had installed the rear view camera to an ignition-switched power source instead of the reverse lights. It would be nice when the LR3 is fully loaded to use it instead of the rear view mirror. I may switch it

[@wafflesquare]

I will definitely be hooking both front and rear cameras to ignition power so they can be called up at any time.

[@tboewiegaard]

Absolute legend. Just got a 2007 LR3, Mike is currently MVP on KZbin 💪

[@wafflesquare]

Favorite comment of the day!! Thank you, Thomas.

[@mizztakyn9604]

Easily one of the most easy to follow installation videos on KZbin. Thank you 🤘🏾

[@anothersilver]

I believe you can retain the off road display by separating the stock head unit. Most of the unit is taken up by the faceplate and the CD changer. You can separate the guts of it and connect that to retain the 4x4 display information. There is information online of others who have done it. I separated a non working radio and it's not too bad but it was just to see how it went apart and not to install.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you Sunny! I am excited to try that!

[@garystuart226]

@@wafflesquareplus 1 as also heard that and think it was on the discovery 3 forum , know u can get the most ( orange leads ) bypass leads for the amp , alas though I’m not sure if that works the same , seen them being sold on eBay , fingers crossed the mod as suggested by @anothersilver works for u, all the best from across the pond in the Uk, Gary

[@twargin]

This was amazing! Thanks so much for putting in the time to figure this out.

[@wafflesquare]

Favorite comment of the day!! Thank you, Ted. I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@YhanChan]

so glad people make videos on there LR's Cheers!

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you, Yani. I hope it was helpful.

[@nickaskarov4800]

The best LR3 channel. Thank you!

[@wafflesquare]

Nikiii thank you so much!!!

[@TheRealDanBell]

Another Steelers fan doing good in the world. Here we go Steelers! I have been looking into getting an LR3 and found your channel last night and watched the first 3 videos and don't even own one yet. As a result of that I feel a hell of lot more confident in getting one.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you, Dan!

[@noelwhittle7922]

Another option is you don't need to spend all the money on the fully kitted out kit with MOST adaptor. If you buy a new head unit with in-built amplifier you can wire direct to the the speaker wires. The MOST adaptor doesnt allow you to use the front- rear fader. So maybe just buy the double DIN fascia adaptor @ 4:55, the ISO power lead adaptor harness for an LR3 / Discovery 3, the steering wheel interface @ 5:47 , the aerial cable adaptor, a MOST bypass loop adaptor, and the double DIN mounting cage @ 5:13 , and wire your speakers direct. Maybe even put a new amplifier under the seat.

[@simon-mouse8739]

Quality video as always. You are a very patient man lol

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you, Simon.

[@PeeDee-c6r]

thank you once again I installed it an it sounds way better in the Range only issue I had was how to tuck the wires so I jus moved most of them to behind the glove box

[@wafflesquare]

That’s great!!

[@noahglinsman3832]

So good! Keep em coming!

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you so much!!

[@bautiramada]

Hey Mike! Long time no see!!!!Excellent video!!!! Much needed update 🏋🏻🏋🏻

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you JB!!

[@algprt]

Amazing vid as always.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you so much!!

[@kevinf3641]

Well explained

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you, Kevin.

[@wjohnson4566]

MIKE, THIS VIDEO IS SO DETAILED AND YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY I'M GOING TO TRY THE INSTALL. I HAVE A 2006LR3 SE I BOUGHT IN 2008 WITH 30,000 MILES FROM A LEASING COMPANY. THE CAR NOW HAS OVER 260,000 MILES ON IT DOES NOT BURN A DROP OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND THE ONLY MAJOR WORK I HAD TO DO WAS REPLACE THE HEATER COIL. THE BALANCE WAS JUST REGULAR MANTAINCE. ILOVE THIS TRUCK AND THE FAMILY SAYS THEY ARE GOING TO BURY IN THE TRUCK. ONE QUESTION HOW WOULD I WIRE A WIRELESS CARPLAY ADAPTOR INTO THE UNIT. THANK I LOVE YOU VIDEOS PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING.

[@wafflesquare]

In this video I review a wireless CarPlay screen. You can easily connect it to the existing stereo auxiliary jack in your LR3. I cover that in the video: Carpuride W903 HD Touchscreen Display - Complete Install & Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn7dp6WYhK15mJI

[@davechristie6988]

Brilliant video as always Mike. I love the clear concise way you explain each step. I watched intently as I was considering an up grade on my 2006 LR3. Then I priced it up😱 I can't justify over $1000 to buy both the Alpine and the Scoche kits so I'm stuck with the stock items for the time being.

[@wafflesquare]

I paid $629 on Amazon for the Alpine Deck, backup camera, and Scosche kit. Where are you pricing them for $1000?

[@davechristie6988]

My usual go to place, Ebay.

[@davechristie6988]

Hi Mike did your installation retain the functionality of the factory Satnav screen?

[@wafflesquare]

I answer that question in the video.

[@davechristie6988]

@@wafflesquare my bad Mike, I didn't watch all the way to the very end,

[@PeeDee-c6r]

thank you I just ordered it thank you for the link I hope it helps you any other things I need to know before I connect it

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you. Nothing else to report. Only what I’ve covered in the video.

[@djewen]

Outstanding work, really very well done and thanks for sharing! It’s a shame about the 4x4 screen, I nearly went and bought everything to do this myself until I got to the end of your thoroughly detailed video! If you find a solution with the in-car tech harness will you be posting a fix video?

[@wafflesquare]

Yes absolutely.

[@djewen]

@@wafflesquare I look forward to it!

[@lazyj4732]

After a bit of research, you can get adapters to solve this problem but it's not cheap. If you have the Logic 7 stereo, you need a FK-853-6 fitting kit, Amplifier fitting kit AK-LR-01, NAVAMP interface 10-651 and for reversing camera a Fakra to male DIN 21-123. You then remove the original stereo, take it a part, getting rid of the bulk, then plug in the new cables, hide the remains of the original head unit in the dash and fit your new head unit. That's the short version but it leaves you with working 4x4 screen, navigation, all speakers and steering wheel controls. Hope this helps. We are looking at doing this unless further research finds an easier option.

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you so much!

[@garystuart226]

Hi, another great video , wish to also update my radio , mines a base model so doesn’t have the satnav screen like your good self , wish to either get a 7” screen for the top of the dashboard to work as a satnav , ie waze or Tom Tom, or a double din satnav / radio with a cd player, am old school and still like my cd’s , lol , thks again and always look forward to ur excellent videos , all the best , Gary

[@wafflesquare]

Gary thank you for your kind comments!!

[@Matt-rq6wz]

Hi mate, there are folks that have used an MB Quart NPW-254 subwoofer in the factory tailgate location with an AudioControl 300.1 amplifier. This would be a killer video as no one has yet video detailed the install.

[@wafflesquare]

Matt thank you for sharing. I don’t know what any of that is but it sounds fantastic. My daughter, however, doesn’t need anything more than stock speakers for her first car.

[@landroverSV]

Own a 2008 LR3 SE V8.Have to be honest, I would never do it. I did want to make my phone work with the car, so it only cost me $17 for a wire that I connected to the rear of the counsel in the AUX port! I like to keep the AWD system screen, so I did it that way. I can play music from my phone, ect, without ripping the truck apart. Cheers 🍻 🇺🇸

[@zackdaniels6858]

THANK YOU

[@wafflesquare]

Zack you are very welcome.

[@midsmoker]

Great video really helpful. One question i do have is would this be the same process for other brands ? For example, I have a pioneer stereo system will the same adaptor work or is there a specific one I need to get ?

[@wafflesquare]

I think, other than obvious differences in wiring, most of the process would be the same and the kit I used would work.

[@chubbstep]

the old headunit is the brainchild for canbus data to show on the top display. i believe people leave the old headunit connected somehow while the new one is strictly wired for audio.

[@wafflesquare]

Yikes!! That’s a big deck to try and hide somewhere under the dash.

[@mattdisalvo6594]

@@wafflesquare I read a post somewhere that there is a specific module within the stock headunit that may be able to be left in place instead of needing to hide the entire head unit. Someone said the guys on the UK forums had figured it out, but I have yet to discover that post/information anywhere.

[@niclasandersson591]

Actually you split the head unit and the MOST interface is what you hide behind the climate controls. There is a company in UK that makes the screen retaining kits, InCarTec.

[@wafflesquare]

@mattdisalvo6594 fingers crossed someone sends a link or I can find it!!

[@niclasandersson591]

@@wafflesquare Try and do a search for InCarTec 29-712 and you'll find it. There is instructions also on that page.

[@skr1b]

Great video, thanks! The only thing that is stopping me from doing this is the head unit trim piece doesn't match the grayish trim on the entire front instead its black and looks "Aftermarket". Any way around this ? Does anyone make a matching color

[@wafflesquare]

The aftermarket trim pieces could easily be spray painted with a color closer to the original.

[@skr1b]

Does anyone know the exact color of the original trim ?@@wafflesquare

[@CreativeCrater]

So with this installation do only the front speakers work (since you're connecting the front RCA outputs to the MOST and stock amp)?

[@wafflesquare]

All speakers work including the subwoofer. The amplifier distributes the one L/R signal throughout the speakers. In the “sound” menu of the Alpine deck you can control the balance (left/right) but not the fade (front/back).

[@CreativeCrater]

@@wafflesquare That's good to know, I guess the amp has some logic built in that if no rear signal is received to use front signal on all speakers.

[@mattr672]

Great Video tutorial as always. Question. My kids like to listen to their music in the third row via the Headphone jack. Can they select an audio source independent of the driver? Example: Driver is Playing radio Passenger is listening to Aux.

[@wafflesquare]

Great question. I don’t know. We do not have second or third row headphone jacks to my knowledge.

[@ololo1110]

@@wafflesquare we have a 3.5 jack on the second seat, our cup holders

[@wafflesquare]

Isn’t that the auxiliary input rather than a headphone output?

[@miguelhurtado8363]

Please find a solution for the upper screen functions😢

[@dieselburner4461]

Apple car play is available for upper screen swap

[@miguelhurtado8363]

Where i find it??​@@dieselburner4461

[@ganolemoine]

Hi Mike, I've been meaning to ask - aside from youtube videos posted by others, how do you research your Rover repairs. It's obvious (admirable - enviable) that by the time you start filming you have become VERY well educated about what to do. I do much the same with various DIY and repair projects, but I'm a relative novice at Rover and auto repairs. Now that we have two Rovers - 2008 and 2009 Sports - I am determined to do whatever repairs are within my ability (several of which you have covered brilliantly). So any resources you would be willing to share? Thanks again for your excellent videos. All the best.

[@wafflesquare]

I always read the owner’s manual which is a surprisingly good resource. I also go online and find a shop/repair manual and review the section pertaining to the issue I’m addressing.

[@Boozieyy]

While having your phone hooked up to Bluetooth will the volume and skip button work because this is cool and all but I relie on the volume twist and not my phone just wondering

[@wafflesquare]

I show the steering wheel controls working in the video.

[@simonirwin5693]

how do I remove the plastic trim piece to slide the tools in either side to remove the head unit again? I need to add an aux cable

[@wafflesquare]

You have to overcome those four arrowhead shaped clips on the plastic trim.

[@algprt]

Why don’t you use the original microphone from LR (assuming you had the bluetooth option) The mic works well and it is already in the center of head liner. Maybe you should check if it is there.

[@wafflesquare]

There is not a microphone jack on the back of the original deck on our vehicle.

[@valdim1637]

Hi, I installed the system and it works fine. Later I found out that I cannot use "i" button in SETTING mode. Do you have any solution?

[@wafflesquare]

Did you bypass the parking brake sensor?

[@valdim1637]

@@wafflesquare No I followed your instructions entirely

[@wafflesquare]

I purchased and installed a parking brake sensor bypass kit. Have you done that?

[@valdim1637]

@@wafflesquare Yes I purchased and installed

[@valdim1637]

Could you change your settings?

[@jamesjudd6577]

to get the top display working you need to reinstall the original headunit. and connect. just need to power it up. unfortunately the brains of that display is inside the headunit. could mount in the glovebox etc

[@wafflesquare]

Thank you, James!

[@losahos]

This would be a cool project to see. Losing the 4x4 screen is the thing keeping me from an aftermarket head unit. But this video is impressive enough that I’m even rethinking that. Great job and I’d love to see the 4x4 screen back.

[@losahos]

Has this been done elsewhere?

[@wafflesquare]

I’m hoping to regain that functionality.

[@wafflesquare]

I will follow the directions in this link to reduce the stock head down to just the required component: incartec.blob.core.windows.net/instructions/29-712.pdf

[@oscarvillalobos2453]

I want to buy one but I'm afraid I'll have to put a lot of money into it. It's a 2009 lr3 with 90,000 miles for 6 grand.

[@wjohnson4566]

YOU KEEP IT SERVICED AND IT WILL RUN FOR EVER. I BOUGHT AN 06 IN 08 WITH 30,000 MILES I NOW HAVE OVER 260,000 AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PUTTING IN A NEW HEATER COIL I ONLY HAD TO DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE

[@noelwhittle7922]

you don't need to spend all the money on the fully kitted out kit with MOST adaptor. If you buy a new head unit with in-built amplifier you can wire direct to the the speaker wires. The MOST adaptor doesnt allow you to use the front- rear fader. So maybe just buy the double DIN fascia adaptor, the ISO power lead adaptor harness for an LR3 / Discovery 3, a MOST bypass loop adaptor, and the double DIN mounting cage, and wire your speakers direct. Maybe even put a new amplifier under the seat.

[@Physics072]

I prefer radios with real knobs over a flat screen that takes your eyes off the road. I can change channels without looking using knobs but not with a flat screen = dangerous and not needed.

[@wafflesquare]

That’s why I like the steering wheel controls.

[@Physics072]

@@wafflesquare I have those too, but Im old so I still prefer knobs on the radios over steering wheel. I have both and don't use the steering wheel as much.

[@tomburgett7123]

Two quick questions. I currently have Sirius service on my 2007 LR3 accessed via the Sat setting. Do I need another gadget of some sort from Sirius to plug into the new head. Also, I am a bit overwhelmed at this point on running wire from a backup camera to the Alpiine unit. We driven the vehicle going on 18 years and survived without that feature. Am I correct in assuming that it is an option and not a requirement?

[@wafflesquare]

At 8:28 I show where the Sirius XM port is on the back of the unit. You need some external device which plugs into the deck. Yes, the backup (and front) camera is optional.

[@oscarvillalobos2453]

How much money have you put into this lr3?

[@wafflesquare]

I haven’t added it up.

[@oscarvillalobos2453]

@@wafflesquare but is it worth the trouble?

[@wafflesquare]

Absolutely

[@simon-mouse8739]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnO1nWSqod9jrLMfeature=shared This is another and quicker and probably cheaper way to get car play but it's not integrated but means it is portable between vehicles though 😱

[@wafflesquare]

Great video! I could definitely see that being an option for people to consider.

[@simon-mouse8739]

​@@wafflesquare It's an option just not an integrated and factory looking fit like yours 😁👍🏻