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 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Deicist
 11th Feb 2020 10:11am
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5829 · Subject: 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
It took a while more because life got in the way than actually being difficult to do 
I used a BMW E39 adaptor bracket (the plastic surround) because I already had a generic double din head unit ... |
| 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Deicist
10th Feb 2020 11:14pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5829 · Subject: 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Well it took a while, but I finally got round to doing it ...
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| 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Deicist
27th Jul 2019 9:08pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5829 · Subject: 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
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First version of my 3D printed tablet mount here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3774622
Works ... |
| 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Deicist
26th Jul 2019 9:45am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2665 · Subject: 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Ah ha, Front wheels are extremely hot after a run. Threw some water on all 4 wheels this morning after driving to work, nothing from the backs but the water boiled off as soon as hit the fronts.
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| 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Deicist
25th Jul 2019 7:41pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2665 · Subject: 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Air filter (and all other filters, and engine oil) were all changed about a week ago.
Another symptom: vibration from front end when braking heavily, and there might (although it could be imagined ... |
| 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Deicist
25th Jul 2019 12:32pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2665 · Subject: 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Ah yes, the us gallon thing makes sense, so I'm actually getting around 20mpg. Still seems low though for mostly motorway driving at a steady pace.
For the calculation of my actual mpg I'm gettin ... |
| 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Deicist
25th Jul 2019 12:11pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2665 · Subject: 3.6 TDv8 Mpg way down |
Hi all. I have a 2007 3.6 TDv8 which I bought around 2 months ago. Since then I've been using it for my commute and putting around 70 litres of diesel a week in it.
The Dash computer reports aro ... |
| Routing cables through centre console / tunnel |
Deicist
21st Jun 2019 2:21pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 1124 · Subject: Routing cables through centre console / tunnel |
| As title really, I want to run one USB cable from the cubby box area through and up to near the head unit, and then another audio cable from near the head unit down and through to the aux socket on th ... |
| 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Deicist
21st Jun 2019 9:49am
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5829 · Subject: 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
| It's still in the planning stages, I'm now working on a raspberry pi based system running 'crankshaft-ng', which allows you to run Android auto on it. Just need to work out where to get power etc fro ... |
| 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
Deicist
11th Jun 2019 9:35pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5829 · Subject: 2007 (not BMW) android head unit replacement. |
| Nah, I've decided to 3d print a tablet mount that wraps around the factory head unit instead. Picked up a nexus 9 for £40, much cheaper than a decent android head unit. |
| Driver's side mirror electrics? |
Deicist
11th Jun 2019 8:55pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 736 · Subject: Driver's side mirror electrics? |
| Had my 2007 TDv8 for a few weeks now, and the driver's side door mirror is starting to annoy me. The electrics in it don't work, so it doesn't fold and you can't adjust it (well, you can push it!). Is ... |
| EGR plate, bottom end |
Deicist
5th Jun 2019 12:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 1012 · Subject: EGR plate, bottom end |
Hi,
I recently fitted the excellent EGR blanking kit from ebay, but when fitting the bottom plates I stupidly used the old bolts. During refitting I realised that the reason the plates are suppli ... |
| iiD tool vs SDD |
Deicist
3rd Jun 2019 10:25am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 11 · Views: 4359 · Subject: iiD tool vs SDD |
| So, I've been eyeing up the gap diagnostics IID BT tool and trying to compare it to the JLR SDD software. The software seems to be relatively cheap to pick up, and an interface cable isn't expensive, ... |
| 2007 TDV8 buying advice |
Deicist
23rd May 2019 3:26pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 2759 · Subject: 2007 TDV8 buying advice |
83k
Gearbox fluid was changed last year. Oil looks like it's been done at least yearly since new.
Don't think the alternator has been changed, I'll keep an eye on it  |
| 2007 TDV8 buying advice |
Deicist
23rd May 2019 3:12pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 2759 · Subject: 2007 TDV8 buying advice |
Well....I bought it!
Ordered some blanking plates as my first job, second is getting it to a main dealer to have the brake pipes changed on the recall.
It's been fairly well serviced, last one ... |
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