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Abster



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Lago Grey
Stereo upgrade.

Hi all.I now am the proud owner of a 2007 FL 2.I want to upgrade the stereo so that it can still play CD's, have DAB radio and also play music via USB.Nobody I speak to seem to know if this is even possible!Please could anyone advise me on this and if it is possible, possibly post somee suggested systems for me?

Many thanks!
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IanMetro



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A search on the Forum for DAB gives these Threads for you to browse.
https://www.freel2.com/forum/search.php?se...rch_time=0 FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 76k+ miles) (MY2015)
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Abster



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Thank you Very Happy
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Nodge68



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Re: Stereo upgrade.

Abster wrote:
Hi all.I now am the proud owner of a 2007 FL 2.I want to upgrade the stereo so that it can still play CD's, have DAB radio and also play music via USB.Nobody I speak to seem to know if this is even possible!Please could anyone advise me on this and if it is possible, possibly post somee suggested systems for me?

Many thanks!


Knowing what HU you already have would be helpful. I thought all HUs could play CDs many could also play CDs loaded MP3 encoded music, mine definitely can. DAB was an option on the higher specification HUs, but not on the lower spec unit.
As to replacement, it depends on the vehicle, as the HU is used for other functions like the RTC and PDC sound outputs. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
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Abster



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Lago Grey

Hi.Not tooknowledgeable, but I know it has a 6 disc multichanger.Is this helpful at all?
Thanks for your help!
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Nodge68



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If it has a 6 disc changer, the DAB was an option. Replacement isn't straightforward, as the HU is used by several other modules in the vehicle like the PDC system, Ipack and CJB for time keeping functions. Additionally there's a power amplifier in the boot, which drives the speakers, which won't work with anything other than the factory HU.

There is a way to retrofit DAB, but a lot of technical skill is needed, as wiring, and electronic programming is needed. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
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Abster



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Ah right!Is there any other way to get a DAB service?

Really appreciate this!
Post #441103 24th Apr 2024 11:05 am
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Lightwater



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Sell car & but one with digital. There will be far less fluffing around.

There are plenty of threads on upgrading hi-fi. It is painful to say the least. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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There used to be DAB adapters which converted the DAB signal to an FM signal which the HU could then pick up, this may be a simple way to achieve what you are looking for.

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