Recently purchased a 57 tdv8 which I was led to believe had factory fitted rse. However it is starting to look not the case.

The rear screens are Necvox which I believe were oem and the rear has a 6 disc changer. Below are a couple of pics (excuse the iPhone quality)

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I can't see the RSE module in that picture? It should be bottom right.. In front of the tuner. So to me, I would say you do not have a standard set up... It is a bit newer than mine tho' so I could be wrong... Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

Unfortunately that is not a genuine Land Rover installation. Genuine RSE have the screen fully integrated and 'sunk' into the head rest. Looks to be a neat job though.

The best bet would be to track down a fitter who specialises in that system as the DVD changer isn't Alpine either. The only RSE systems fitted to Range Rovers in 07MY are Alpine.

Sounds like a great start then...

Defo aftermarket, do you think LR would allow the screens to have some other name on?

Most definitely not OEM!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Just a tip, let your insurance company know you have an aftermarket system fitted as it will affect your premium... Even if a small amount...

Better to be safe than sorry as an attempted theft could leave you un-insured...



Craig

Thanks all for the helpful advice so far. I guess a lesson learnt not to trust a dealer in it both being factory fit and fully working. I should of really done my homework.

So to move things along, looks like I really need to let some pro i.c.e guys take a look to see what's what.
What about the rse module missing? Would it be possible to purchase this and have a properly integrated system? And if so any idea of cost?

Alex

Approx OEM Pricing (+VAT)

RSE Module: £500
TV Tuner: £1,200
Monitors: £1,000 each
Remote: £100
Headphones: £100 each
DVD Changer: £1,100

PLUS labour, PLUS the wiring etc

To be perfectly honest, I think it would be cheaper to sell and buy a FFRR with factory RSE. If the dealer has told you it is factory RSE in writing, you do have rights to reject the car.

Having said that, you have a system there which could provide all the enjoyment of the factory RSE - it looks a very neat job. But as you say, you need a ICE expert. Factory system has been retrofitted by someone on the Disco4 forum but I think it was expensive.

johnson1 wrote:

Approx OEM Pricing (+VAT)

RSE Module: £500
TV Tuner: £1,200
Monitors: £1,000 each
Remote: £100
Headphones: £100 each
DVD Changer: £1,100

Well thats enough to scare anyone away from having a go

How about:

RSE Module: Brand New on Ebay live now £80
TV Tuner: Wiggs (forum member) Brand New around £350
Monitors: I paid £150 for a pair new mounted in OEM headrest from eBay (but these are rare!)
Remote: Ebay live now £50
Headphones: Ebay live now £50 each
DVD Changer: Brand New Ebay live auction current bid £100

IT'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE THE WIRING LOOM THATS THE PROBLEM

Breakers yard and strip it from a donor vehicle is really the only option and then you need the RSE enabled using Faultmate.

I never said it was all easy and straight forward but I would say it's not the cost that may put you off

Read my write-up for the Disco3 forum and then make up your own mind if it's worth tackling

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...0Guide.pdf

Andy. 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
SWMBO: 22MY Defender 110 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana Stone.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Gone: 2006MY Java Black TD6 Autobiography
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red with Ivory Seats
Gone: 2010MY Stornoway Grey TDV8 Vogue SE with RSE
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2003 Epsom Green 4.4i Vogue, LPG, Mk4 Nav, BMW Bluetooth Phone, Hybrid Tv Tuner,

Oh it was you! I knew i'd read it somewhere.

This is what the OEM version looks like .

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