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GStewart

New Member

• Jul 15, 2024

• #1

Good evening, I have just bought a freelander 1 for my son, I am sure this is in a thread but can't find it so any advice would be great.
I would like to remove the radio head unit and replace.with a screen with.carplay for.radio.and satnav etc. Does.anyone know a reasonably priced model that works and fits, what cables etc do I need etc. Been a while since I dabbled in working on my own car so halfords etc is a blast from the past. Even Haynes manuals bring back distant memories.
Many thanks for any help.

 

kernowsvenski

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2024

• #2

These guys do the cables and facia adapters that you'll need depending on if you have the Becker unit (HSE and Sport Premium models I think) or the standard unit - assuming it's a facelift?. There are a few threads on here about head units, both android and conventional. Do a search.

Products by vehicle manufacturer - InCarTec

InCarTec is a UK based manufacturer and distributor of car audio adapters, cables and accessories. We specialise in stereo upgrades, multimedia & bluetooth integration, speaker upgrades, reversing camera integration & retention.

incartec.co.uk

 

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MarcDelonghi91

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• Jul 17, 2024

• #3

I recently retro fitted a unit into my FL, it was just a 70 euro AliExpress thingy but it does the trick. I mainly use it for Carplay, I have to admit that the UI is a bit so so when also using the radio or navigation on the screen itself. Still need to work the USB plug away clearly ;-)

 

pwood999

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• Jul 17, 2024

• #4

I did similar in my Wife's 2005 FL1. First one was slow & clunky, so replaced it with a much faster Joying unit 8-core, 64GB Memory with GPS & 4G, etc. support built in. Their DAB+ app was crap, so used DAB-Z from XDA-Developers instead.

Connectivity was easy using a Freelander to ISO adapter from eBay. Got a data SIM deal with O2 for google maps, etc.

DAB needs a decent antenna, so look at mounting an amplified roof one like this. Don't bother with those stick-on screen antennas !!

 

Last edited: Jul 17, 2024

J_D

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• Jul 17, 2024

• #5

I routed the USB into the glove box, as I don't tend to keep gloves in there.

 

pwood999

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Full Member

• Jul 17, 2024

• #6

If you have the Becker radio with the amplifier under the left seat, it's a bit more work. Easy way is to simply bypass it, and run new speaker wires from the head unit to the speakers.