Lr3 aftermarket head unit.

kissmywassp

Observer
okay maybe this a dumb question but I'm a younger LR3 owner with not much radio experience. So my nav screen is currently working on my '07 HSE, but the features are obviously dated, however I do enjoy the 4x4 info screen & the info it offers about the car. Specifically because I have the HD and its nice to see the rear diff locking / unlocking. So I assume if you upgrade to a different head unit there is no way to keep these OE screens some how integrated into the new one? I see this was partially discussed on this thread but didn't really see a definitive answer
 

TexasTJ

Climbing Nerd
The answer would be no. If you go aftermarket you will lose the 4x4 screen. It's a cool little gimmick but it really has no real world use. I just turn off the screen in both our LR3 when I get I. So I don't have to look at life through windows 95.
 

jymmiejamz

Adventurer
okay maybe this a dumb question but I'm a younger LR3 owner with not much radio experience. So my nav screen is currently working on my '07 HSE, but the features are obviously dated, however I do enjoy the 4x4 info screen & the info it offers about the car. Specifically because I have the HD and its nice to see the rear diff locking / unlocking. So I assume if you upgrade to a different head unit there is no way to keep these OE screens some how integrated into the new one? I see this was partially discussed on this thread but didn't really see a definitive answer

What features are you looking for from an aftermarket head unit?
 

Ray_G

Explorer
It is not easy with the HK stereos that the vast vast majority of NAS spec trucks have, that's for sure. Far easier on the base spec.


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jymmiejamz

Adventurer
My only complaint with Land Rover stereos from that era is that there is not a good way to play an iPhone. I can't speak for everyone, but that is the only thing I use for music/podcasts in my car. I ended up installing a aux input from navtv.com in my wife's 2006 Range Rover which basically integrates into the MOST system and has two RCA inputs. I then bought a ~$20 bluetooth to RCA adaptor and now have Bluetooth audio in the Range Rover. It was pretty simple to install. In an LR3 I think you can modify the Car Configuration File to have rear seat entertainment which will add a soft key to the nav screen for auxiliary use. In the Range Rover you need an on/off switch to enable the aux audio. I just leave the switch on all the time.
 

nwoods

Expedition Leader
I used a “USA Spec” (that's the brand name) unit in my LR3 to connect my iPhone via Bluetooth and/or usb. These days I prefer Grom Auto units. About $150, but easy to install and work great.
 

jymmiejamz

Adventurer
I used a “USA Spec” (that's the brand name) unit in my LR3 to connect my iPhone via Bluetooth and/or usb. These days I prefer Grom Auto units. About $150, but easy to install and work great.

How do you switch from radio to BT audio?
 

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