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Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

Anyone have an Alpine CDE-173 BT radio

Hello

Until I can get my head round paying £300 for a bit of plastic to enable me to do the double din conversion I've bought this as an 'upgrade' over the std Land Rover Radio.

I assume it will be plug and play? same connections etc?

My question also is where and how do you put the microphone in and where is best to have it?

I guess next will be better speakers

/ Amp / Slippery slope

thanks

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17th Oct 2016 6:45pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

be intérested to see whether the new radio is a straight plug in swap as i am considering the same upgrade.

and a report on sound quality.

thanks

17th Oct 2016 6:55pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I bought an Alpine CDE 136BT last yeah and put it in my 2011MY without needling any adaptors.

I fitted the mic to the top of the steering column, it works really well and doesn't obstruct the view of binnacle Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

17th Oct 2016 7:02pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19525

Have you got a 1 DIN installation cage? (May be in the box with it) Diesels Lives Matter. â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ”§ðŸ§°âš™ï¸
And if You Love the Country, then weâ€™re on the same side ~
I gotâ€™ love for Britain, I gotâ€™ British prideâ€™. ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

17th Oct 2016 7:35pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

The one i bought came with a cage, i do however remember that I had to file 1mm ish off the apature in the din slot to make it fit Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

17th Oct 2016 7:43pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

Hello

will the std Landrover radio be a different cage? does this come out the front (like the radio) or will I need to remove the radio trim and take it out the back?

Will check I have this in the box.

Thanks

17th Oct 2016 8:11pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19525

Russ - sounds about right, some require it others don't.
Mine didn't but was a very tight fit and others won't fit at all until every so slightly englarged.

Stacey007 - The LR radio will come out the front if you have suitable removal keys.
If you don't or don't want to buy them. (About a fiver)

Then yes your right with your other option. (Won't discuss for obvious reasons.)

The original LR radio / HU has no cage of its own, it does IIRC have metal tabs each side which you need to take out before fitting a 1DIN sleeve / cage.
These metal sections each side will come out easily.

The bigger fiddle will likely be the rear support rubber mount. Diesels Lives Matter. â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ”§ðŸ§°âš™ï¸
And if You Love the Country, then weâ€™re on the same side ~
I gotâ€™ love for Britain, I gotâ€™ British prideâ€™. ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

17th Oct 2016 8:20pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

Thanks

I have the keys and have had the Original radio out previously (fitting the reversing camera)

So old radio out towards me, then the side holders out for the original radio? is this fairly straightforward?

Then fit the single DIN cage for the new radio (through the front?) Yes its in the box round the radio

Hopefully attach the leads and push the new radio in?

mmm I bet its harder actually doing it.....

These are the leads on a harness in the box, should these fit the LR loom?

thanks

17th Oct 2016 8:32pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

Sounds about right, you will then just need set the spacers in the back of the radio (there should be some in the box of the new one) Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

17th Oct 2016 8:43pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

Stacey007 wrote:
Thanks

I have the keys and have had the Original radio out previously (fitting the reversing camera)

So old radio out towards me, then the side holders out for the original radio? is this fairly straightforward?

Then fit the single DIN cage for the new radio (through the front?) Yes its in the box round the radio

Hopefully attach the leads and push the new radio in?

mmm I bet its harder actually doing it.....

These are the leads on a harness in the box, should these fit the LR loom?

thanks

The lead in the back of the original radio are exactly the same and should plug straight into the radio so no need for that lead

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

17th Oct 2016 8:44pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

^ ACE

17th Oct 2016 8:59pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19525

Yes, those plugs in the photo are Female ISO connectors. A 2007 - 2012 has Male ISO connectors fitted Fromm the factory so fits straight in.

Post 2012 an adapter is required, but still plug straight in then and no hard wiring required.

LR should have stayed with ISO anyway... Diesels Lives Matter. â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ”§ðŸ§°âš™ï¸
And if You Love the Country, then weâ€™re on the same side ~
I gotâ€™ love for Britain, I gotâ€™ British prideâ€™. ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

17th Oct 2016 10:11pm

lakelander

Member Since: 07 Jan 2017
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 100

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Orkney Grey

Radio mounting

Had to take off instrument panel to cure a switch problem - due to my clumsiness the radio became loose and wouldnt go back in. Noticed a steel post/mount on the back of the radio unit and realised this should go into the rubber mount / grommet on the bracket at the back which them absorbs shocks and holds the radio firm. The grommet had become dislodged :( :( due to my fumbling and when i tried to secure it - it fell down into the bottom of the instrument panel. Can just see it, can't reach it and no intention of dismantling the whole of the dash just to retrieve it!

does anybody know where i can get a replacement or its part number?

i really shouldn't delve into areas i know nothing about!

1st Jun 2020 6:25pm

Pacha

Member Since: 23 Feb 2020
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 771

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

I bought the Alpine UTE-200BT a few days ago.

Came with the DIN cage - which is an easy fit.

Loom that came with it fitted the LR ISO plugs - all worked fine and slotted into the dash no problem.

Microphone wire was run up the drivers side A post and clipped to the sun visor.

Now I have decent audio that does not keep randomly turning itself on

Rgds.

Chris

1st Jun 2020 8:24pm

lakelander

Member Since: 07 Jan 2017
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 100

Update re the rubber radio mount grommet- fantastic service from my LR dealership ( Lakeland Land Rover at Coniston )
the part is no longer available but the parts guy asked in their workshop and they found an old one and then posted it out to me with no charge

they deserve a good word - as so often they get slagged off

5th Jun 2020 5:45pm

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