↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > In Car Electronics > Issue with new single din stereo
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Millso



Member Since: 13 Jun 2018
Location: West Berkshire
Posts: 3

United Kingdom 
Issue with new single din stereo
I am replacing the OEM stereo in my 2008 TDCi and i am struggling to get the new unit to power on. The loom in the vehicle has the two IOS connector format and the new head unit has a harness that accepts the iso connectors. Do i need some sort of converter or could it be possible that the IOS connectors are wired differently and need re-wiring to connect up the right ones? Before anyone says it, the wiring colours vary on both sides of this connection, so not as easy as just matching the colours.

Any help much appreciated!
Post #749299 5th Jan 2019 12:33am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Michaelkan



Member Since: 19 Dec 2018
Location: Bath
Posts: 149

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Assuming u get the connector onto your headunit, did u plug in the red cable which for power.
Post #749301 5th Jan 2019 12:51am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Badger110



Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
Posts: 1024

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Yellow and red can be switched, however that's for constant power after the ignition is off ( to keep the settings on the radio ) and it's dependant on model/make of vehicle

My first thought would be to check fuses.

If they are fine , then fit the original unit back in and see if it powers up, if so, the fault is with the new unit, if not, we'll try something else
Post #749312 5th Jan 2019 8:26am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Stu_XS



Member Since: 22 Jul 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 86

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
If you have a plug in adapter the Connects 2 version didn't work for me - pins in the wrong place

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ct20lr04-h...ry-iv-2010

However the Autoleads one is fine

http://caraudiosecurity.com/pc2-117-4-land...ss-adaptor

I recommend buying from MudStuff

https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/audio-...pters.html Stu...

2013 Aintree Green 90 XS SW 2.2 Puma
Post #749476 5th Jan 2019 9:19pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19449

United Kingdom 
You do not need any wiring adaptor on a 2008 that only applies to 2012> models.

The Defender 2007 - 2012 DIN ISO male plug lay out is the market standard, I would imagine it's the new HU side that is the issue.
Mine plugged in straight away with no modifications every time.

I would swap the pins on the new HU side (female) to match rather than the LR male plugs.

But first I would plug it in and try it, so long as Earth is not matched to ignition or permanent live.
The HU should only turn on with ignition on, and store settings with ignition off (but not turn on.)
It should not turn on at all with the ignition off, if it does then the ignition and permanent live need swapping.

You can usually with a little patience un-pick the connector pin from its housing and carefully adapt it to fit again in the correct colour orientation and you should be sorted.

Unless someone else has swapped the ignition and perm live over on the LR before which I doubt is the case the LR would be DIN ISO and I would match the new units config to the LR loom config.

It'd also be easier to do this on a bench instead of in the dash.

Also check your manual with your new unit. Thumbs Up Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
Post #749490 5th Jan 2019 10:10pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Millso



Member Since: 13 Jun 2018
Location: West Berkshire
Posts: 3

United Kingdom 
Hi all,

Thanks very much for all the advice. Managed to swap around the wiring on the ISO connector and she sprung to life. Now to upgrade the speaker system!
Post #750502 11th Jan 2019 9:17am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
sweatysock



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 283

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Indus Silver
What speakers are you looking at? I am soon going to be doing the same upgrade so interested in any recommendations. Sweatysock
-------------
110 CSW TDCI (Puma) 2007
Post #751310 14th Jan 2019 9:44pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Millso



Member Since: 13 Jun 2018
Location: West Berkshire
Posts: 3

United Kingdom 
Just ordered Focal 100 KRS components for the front and Focal 100 AC coaxials for the rear. Will eventually stick an active sub in. Don't need crazy power, so not planning a full multi-channel amp job.
Post #751377 15th Jan 2019 8:52am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums