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Galtymore

Member Since: 15 Apr 2018
Location: Tipperary
Posts: 2

Replacing original LR Radio

Have recently bought a defender 90 hardtop
The original Radio was still in place but not working
After stripping out the dash etc, and got to the back of the radio but could not find a way to release the connector at the back..is there a trick I'm missing?
Also, what adapter do i need to get new radio to fit the defender connectors?
Thanks

15th Apr 2018 5:30pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19568

If it's anything like the Puma it'll have two side locking tabs, if you can get to the rear and push them in they should release.
Or if it's got a 4 hole key pattern on the front buy ISO DIN. keys, they are under a £5.
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15th Apr 2018 5:55pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

I would imagine it's the BMW connector which has a strange slide and lock type connector.

The outer piece slides to one side which unlocks and partially removes the plug

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16th Apr 2018 7:34am

AMBxx

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
Posts: 985

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I remember having similar problems with mine nearly 10 years ago. I ended up removing the whole section around the radio and manually operating the release mechanism.
I'm sure it was obvious, but only once I'd ripped the whole thing apart.

16th Apr 2018 7:36am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Mud stuff sell the adaptor you need but it's basically an older BMW radio connector. I'm sure Halfords would have it

16th Apr 2018 7:42am

Galtymore

Member Since: 15 Apr 2018
Location: Tipperary
Posts: 2

Thanks a mill for the feedback- much appreciated!

16th Apr 2018 9:24am

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