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eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Dodgy aux-in jack on LR head unit?

Hi all,

Anyone else ever get a dodgy aux-in jack on their LR head unit? Mine initially was OK, but the audio one side started to sputter in and out, and eventually gave up the ghost.

When it is on CD or radio, stereo functions fine. I've tried different cables from the iPhone, different phones/iPods etc - nada.

Back when the 110 was still in warranty I complained to LR about it, but they squirmed out of it somehow, too much of an effort to address that when there were more important things to cover.

I was considering popping out the radio and seeing if it is a bad soldering joint or something...

28th Nov 2014 10:29pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19677

Poor connection to the jack most likely, doubt repair is viable.
Used Defender HU's commonlylp sell for relatively low prices.

28th Nov 2014 10:55pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16965

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

One thing to check is that the diameter of the body of the plug isn't too big to allow proper engagement. The socket is recessed slightly in a circular recess and I used to find (before I changed the HU) that most plugs wouldn't go in far enough for a reliable connection.The result was crackling and one channel dropping out.

When I eventually found a lead with an unusually small plug body all was OK.

Failing that it could be dirt in your socket, or a dry joint between the HU connector and pcb, neither of which can really be dealt with easily.

28th Nov 2014 11:46pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3618

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

as blackwolf said you need a small diameter plug body to fit properly DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

29th Nov 2014 8:28am

jerseyman

Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: Jersey
Posts: 279

I had the same problem on my 2012 2.4. Tried multiple leads and all were the same. I should have persevered with getting it fixed under warranty.

29th Nov 2014 10:24am

lohr500

Member Since: 14 Sep 2014
Location: Skipton
Posts: 1295

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

If it isn't a mechanical issue due to the size of the plug, I would try a little squirt of electronics switch cleaner or a blast from one of those aerosol air dusters down the hole before writing it off. As blackwolf says it could be dirt or dust that has got in there.

29th Nov 2014 6:48pm

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