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Jacobite



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Replace Aux input

Hi all,

So I picked up my FL2 today (MY12 SD4 HSE) and was disappointed to find that the Aux socket in the centre console is out of commission. From what I can tell, the previous owner had something plugged into it which snapped off, leaving part of the 3.5mm jack stock in the socket. No way to get it out that I can tell so I ordered a replacement socket but then was unable to find any guidance as to how to remove and replace the old one on this site?

I will probably work it out but if anyone can provide any pointers, it would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks in advance

J

Post #395052 4th Aug 2020 8:08 pm
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mcdiejdh



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If you mean the 3.5mm headphone type then there are loads of videos on YouTube showing how to remove stuck parts of the headphone jack. I have once done this on an iPhone.

Post #395053 4th Aug 2020 8:26 pm
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Chuckalicious



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If you can't get whatever is in ther removed, it's easy and cheap to replace the whole socket.

If you use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the little coin tray at the very back (the bit almost on the back passenger floor) up and then pull the larger coin tray out. That gives you access to the connections and also allows the whole socket to be removed, although it's fiddly.

Duckworths (the site sponsor) can get you a new one. Done it myself.

*Edit* missed the fact you've already bought a new socket. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

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Jacobite



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Brilliant. Thanks.

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Jacobite



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Chuckalicious wrote:
If you can't get whatever is in ther removed, it's easy and cheap to replace the whole socket.

If you use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the little coin tray at the very back (the bit almost on the back passenger floor) up and then pull the larger coin tray out. That gives you access to the connections and also allows the whole socket to be removed, although it's fiddly.

Duckworths (the site sponsor) can get you a new one. Done it myself.

*Edit* missed the fact you've already bought a new socket.



I worked out how to access the socket through the rear storage piece but how do you actually remove the aux socket itself? Do you push up from underneath or lever out with a flat blade from above?

Thanks

Post #395061 5th Aug 2020 5:26 am
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BossBob



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From another thread

npinks wrote:
its been a while since i looked

but i think the bottom section clipped in to the top

top section in hole from above, lower sections comes up to meet it and clamp in place

from memory

Disassembly is the reverse of assembly!

Post #395062 5th Aug 2020 6:03 am
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Jacobite



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Thanks - Will have another look!

J

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ozjeff62



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Sweet thread, thanks. I want to replace the 12v socket with a couple of USB ports. I have been wondering how to get in there.

Cheers. MY11 SD4 SE Auto

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Chuckalicious



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I think you need to use a flat blade to separate the 2 sections from each other, but from underneath. If I remember rightly I broke the clips getting it out. Was fiddly but I may have been doing it wrong. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Post #395184 6th Aug 2020 9:09 pm
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Jacobite



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So,I did this and it took,less than 10 minutes. Pop the sections out of the rear of the centre console as described above. The actual port itself has two tiny holes inside, either side of the pins. Find something to insert into these two holes (I used a tiny pair of tweezers) and the socket separates into two pieces. Remove one from above and one from below. If you are replacing the socket, have a good look at the replacement to understand exactly where the release holes are first. It’s a bit fiddly, but once you work it out, it’s fairly straightforward.
Only issue I had was that the supplier sent a faulty replacement socket so I will have to repeat the exercise when the new one arrives, but easy enough now I know how.
Thanks to those who gave advice to help me on my way.

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DnD



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Hi all,

So, does this 3.5 aux-in enable music to be played from an iphone?, using the right connector of course?

Understand the bluetooth is only for calls etc so am looking for a way to play my music without getting an add-on bluetooth radio transmitter.

Haven't collected my Freelander 2 SD4 XS 2012 yet but really want to know as much as poss beforehand.

Post #396058 24th Aug 2020 10:27 am
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Jacobite



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Yes, provided you can use a cable to connect to the headphone jack in your phone. Alternatively, get a Bluetooth transmitter and plug that into the Aux port and connect your phone to the transmitter via Bluetooth. I have done this and my phone connects via Bluetooth to the LR2 hands free phone but the media connects via the Bluetooth transmitter. Only thing to watch is that many Bluetooth transmitters buzz when you plug them in to charge. So don’t listen to music and charge the transmitter at the same time

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DnD



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Thanks.
Have looked at the Bluetooth transmitter/receivers but, am concerned this may cause confusion if I was also connected to the cars phone bluetooth. Which one will operate if I was to receive a call? maybe it'll be a race between the two Laughing

Post #396075 24th Aug 2020 2:43 pm
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Jacobite



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With mine, the car picks up the phone calls and the receiver just handles the media

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goo11y



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My 2012 plays music from phone via bluetooth If you want to rob a bank buy a shotgun if you want to rob people buy a bank.

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