Hi,

Whilst clearing out the back of my 4.2SC I discovered this... Can someone fill me in on whats happened here to result in this, er, repair ?

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That looks like the common bypass fix for a failed Bluetooth module where the fibre connections are removed from the module and a replacement fibre inserted to allow the rest of the AV system to work.

The black box at the top of the stack is the BT module.....those fibre's should plug in to it.

Mike

Thanks Mike - what would this affect in the car ? Phone pairing ? Rear Screen Headphones although I think they are Infra Red on my model ?

Thanks Gavin

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Rear screen headphone use the transmitter in the headlining, as you say, infrared.

I’m assuming you can’t pair a phone to the car like that? Might be wrong…

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I’m assuming you can’t pair a phone to the car like that? Might be wrong…

It only effects the Bluetooth.

The Nokia unit is notorious for corroding and failing, in turn stopping the whole system working properly because it works on a fibre optic loop. Obviously, Bluetooth won't work.

If you want Bluetooth again, you can buy the much more reliable Ford-designed unit. The part number is 8H22 10F845 AA. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Yep, the orange "wire" in the loop is a fibre link bypassing the Bluetooth module since its a common failure.

So you won't be able to pair your mobile with the car until the Bluetooth module is back in the chain.

Sometimes the module fails because of corrosion, so if you are of a mind, you could take it out and see if it's repairable before replacing it.

Mike

Thanks all.

I think I'll take it out and have a look inside after looking at the prices of the Ford unit (thanks the part number GaryRR ) Gavin

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I seem to remember that someone on this forum used to offer a repair/upgrade service to the BT unit.

Mike

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Thanks all.

I think I'll take it out and have a look inside after looking at the prices of the Ford unit (thanks the part number GaryRR )

Try searching for a Range Rover Sport module, I found mine last year for £50. It was from a 2012 model.

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My old Nokia module was also bypassed when I bought my L322. I took it out and it looked fine until I opened it up and it was green inside it.

If you're not in a rush, keep looking for the newer model on eBay as they do regularly come up for around 50 quid.

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Thanks all.

In no rush so will take a look inside my one and if I cant get it working, look for a later one.

I've seen some on eBay - they say 'needs coding' .. surely these are just 'plug and pray' ? Gavin

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Yep, Bluetooth units are 100% plug and play and take seconds to swap out.

I always wonder if "Needs Coding" is their way of saying it doesn't work! 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
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Yes - a nice get out clause.

Do the newer units give any extra functions over the earlier ones - apart from being better designed ? Gavin

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