boycie

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Hi I have been having a few problems with the existing standard radio (Alpine) in my 1999 p38 ,I am considering fitting a modern DAB radio and replacing the amp in the boot maybe a reversing camera and telephone connection ect .My question is has anyone found an interface that will allow the use of the steering wheel controls with a DAB radio or a radio that will work with the existing steering wheel controls?.
 
I'll have a look for the company I used when I replaced my stereo. I had to by a speaker line adapter to reduce output from the stereo. I didn't bother with the steering wheel controls as I didn't want to run into any technical issues as just having the newer system was just all I needed.
I'll do a search for you. ;)
 
Man... I did mine a while back and it was a whole saga. Had to make attenuators for the door amps, had to use a PAC adapter for the steering wheel controls. Had to add a bluetooth module for bluetooth audio and handsfree telephoning.... and a reverse camera for the wife. There's thread of mine over on rangerovers.net where the whole sordid take is laid out in excruciating detail.

There's a happy ending though. So hop over there and take a look. I'm told you don't need a link to find it so just go take a look and let me know what you think.
 
I'll have a look for the company I used when I replaced my stereo. I had to by a speaker line adapter to reduce output from the stereo. I didn't bother with the steering wheel controls as I didn't want to run into any technical issues as just having the newer system was just all I needed.
I'll do a search for you. ;)
Thank you Mark .
 
Man... I did mine a while back and it was a whole saga. Had to make attenuators for the door amps, had to use a PAC adapter for the steering wheel controls. Had to add a bluetooth module for bluetooth audio and handsfree telephoning.... and a reverse camera for the wife. There's thread of mine over on rangerovers.net where the whole sordid take is laid out in excruciating detail.

There's a happy ending though. So hop over there and take a look. I'm told you don't need a link to find it so just go take a look and let me know what you think.
I will thank you ,sounds like just what I need .
 
If you give Doo A shout he might help, He put a cracking setup in his, big screen n all the toys....Try n PM him ;)
 
Grom do a kit that lets you use existing radio but makes it Bluetooth with the steering wheel controls
 
I’ve had a look and searched Darthdude but nothing under that name .
Here's the link to the thread...... I start about halfway through it and go through the whole 9 yards of Ray Ambler pi attenuators, the PAC Audio steering wheel control adapter, bluetooth adapter, reverse camera, diversity radio and finally got my Kenwood head unit working with the factory speakers, antenna, subwoofer and CD changer.

Good luck!

https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/head-unit-upgrade-again.35296/
 
Sorry, not CD changer. I will need a Kenwood CD changer but the great news for me is that the Kenwood and stock Clarion stereos use identical cables between head unit and cd changer.
 
Here's the link to the thread...... I start about halfway through it and go through the whole 9 yards of Ray Ambler pi attenuators, the PAC Audio steering wheel control adapter, bluetooth adapter, reverse camera, diversity radio and finally got my Kenwood head unit working with the factory speakers, antenna, subwoofer and CD changer.

Good luck!

https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/head-unit-upgrade-again.35296/
Thanks for taking the time to reply with the link ,I will sit and read it this afternoon with a whiskey and soda .I have messaged Doo as you suggested,If I become a nuisance with questions feel free to tell me to sod off it won’t be the first time .
 
Thanks for taking the time to reply with the link ,I will sit and read it this afternoon with a whiskey and soda .I have messaged Doo as you suggested,If I become a nuisance with questions feel free to tell me to sod off it won’t be the first time .
Sod off :p
 
Thanks for taking the time to reply with the link ,I will sit and read it this afternoon with a whiskey and soda .I have messaged Doo as you suggested,If I become a nuisance with questions feel free to tell me to sod off it won’t be the first time .
Actually... as you will see, it's marty_nz that I owe the success of the project to as he walks me through the entire process so that even someone with my level of knowledge in electronics ("Don't let the red and black ones touch!!") came away with a totally working, entirely reversible aftermarket head unit installation. I join the conversation at page 4, just in case the whiskey and soda make their presence felt early.

:D

Good luck!
 
Actually... as you will see, it's marty_nz that I owe the success of the project to as he walks me through the entire process so that even someone with my level of knowledge in electronics ("Don't let the red and black ones touch!!") came away with a totally working, entirely reversible aftermarket head unit installation. I join the conversation at page 4, just in case the whiskey and soda make their presence felt early.

:D

Good luck!
One sod off was enough,we are looking after our youngest granddaughter at the moment so I enjoy whiskey when she’s gone home .Don’t let the red and black touch I’ll make a note of that .
 
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One sod off was enough,we are looking after our youngest granddaughter at the moment so I enjoy whiskey when she’s gone home .Don’t let the red and black touch I’ll make a note of that .
Sorry mate we're like a double act,no show without Punch.;):D No offence but I glaze over when electrickery is involved.I guess my next advice of learning to sing won't go down well either ;):eek::D good luck.
 
Well I just read that Darthdude, I am going to have a lie down in a darkened room (with the with the whiskey) “I shall return” hopefully.
 

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