Hi Bomeo and Simon, good to read your thoughts.

Yes the LR2 is a 2007 but I have already upgraded the system from a mid to a hi-line, it already had the fibre optic stuff and I put the extra 3, (centre dash and two C pillars) speakers in and used a hi-end amplifier from a Jaguar on eBay, big thanks again to StuartC

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic23292.ht...ia+upgrade

I did have some help with the CCF edit but this was a few years ago. Actually I get most of my information from this forum here! You guys are my go to place

Looking more closely at the, 'Tesla style',systems on offer, there is much confusion, and even trying to get to the companies for answers is misleading...

First off it doesn't make it clear whether or not it is a different model for different versions of the Freelander2 / LR2, but shows each image of what your dash should look like, which includes the variant that I have. But then, closer inspection shows that one has a smaller screen and isn't actually 13.6" because it has a CD/DVD player on the bottom,


I agree that this is fitted to the later? 2013 models because the top/centre speaker cover is flatter. However, I think that they are the same fitting underneath because the dashboard itself is the same and I have one of these later covers at home in the UK, (I'm marooned in France atm). so if there was a difference I could use either.

In others, the screen goes all the way down to the top of the heater controls.







Just to make this even more confusing there is another version which has various wood type finishes and this must also include the top cover:




There is a video of this which clearly shows the earlier pre-facelift model. In any case the ads do state that they are suitable for 2007 -2015...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001308333...web201603_

There are it seems, Android 7, 9 and even 10 There are options for 32 or 64GB ROM and there is a choice with some of Carplay, although most seem to offer this as standard...

They all state that this is just plug and play, send a copy of your dashboard/radio and they will ensure it fits. Some show a fibre optic shunt/loop most dont

I'm more confused than ever... Has anyone any experience of buying or even contacting these companies through Aliexpress?

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2011 Jaguar XF 3.0
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I think I’ll go for the PQ70DLRL version but before ordering, does anyone have any experience of the Wireless Car Play dongle from Xtrons? Presumably the dongle itself can be plugged into one of the USB cables and hidden behind the dash trim?

Yes. I use carplay2air.you obviously need a CarPlay adopter from xtron first.

Thanks. As I understand it, the Carplay2air is a wireless adapter for factory fitted Car Play. What I’m asking about is the Xtrons wireless Car Play adapter - CP03 - that provides both Car Play, and the wireless connection, for an Xtrons head unit.

tobbetobbe wrote:

yopero wrote:

I have just bought a PQ70DLRL and tried to install it on my freelander2 2008.
The car has the simplests radio. It is a l359-cd400 radio and after connecting the looms provided the Xtrons unit does not start at all. not even when the care is fully started.

The radio at back looks like this

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The iso connector has this shape

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and the xtrons unit has this pinout

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As you can see from the last image I have put the voltmeter between pins 15 and 16 in the xtrons looms and I get 14.33 v

Should I have any voltage on the ACC-in(pin 14)?

In order to troubleshoot I was wondering if anyone has the pinout for the connectors at the back of the l359-cd400

thanks.
@john capri did you have any power related issues with your install?

Have the same stereo unit, and can not get the Xtron unit to start, only get a black screen.

@yopero did you get yours to work?


Should Pin 14 have voltage? if so from where?

Really appreciate if someone could help.

After reading the rubbish on that label in the picture, it’s just as well they don’t include instructions. Doesn’t inspire confidence to even fit the unit .

I have been in touch with Xtrons Re Fitting the XTRONS units for Land Rover Freelander 2 PA70DLRL and PQ70DLRL.
In a Freelander 2 that has the l359-cd400 radio.
According to Xtrons
"YELLOW wire has a permanent 12V feed, also you will need to source an ACC feed for the RED wire, in general if your cigarette socket is only live when the ignition is on you can take the feed from cigarette socket."

Check the link....

http://bbs.xtrons.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=582981[/url]
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Hello, first message outside of introduction topic. I dont know if the unwritten rules of this forum allow to post under old threads, and slightly out of XTRONS topic but my question is:

Since I am looking to fit an android system in my S freelander, I am having some serious doubts on which one I should pick.

I know that many of users here have fitted the Xtrons system, so that would be one of three options for me. I even found one for quite a reasonable price and in Germany which means that its free from duties and VAT.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/10050023580...2369%22%7D

Then there is another chinese system, which has a built-in carplay, which is extremely good for me as an iphone user
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/40001941820...1690%22%7D

And last but not least, there is another system in the same price range, but with 8quad, 4gb ram and 64gb rom which seems to be double power from previous options.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/40007397689...3416%22%7D

The long question short - If you were me, which one you should pick? Should i stick with Xtron, or go for one of these less popular alternatives?

I fitted an Xtrons PB78DLRPL unit in my FL2 had some problems which I shared in this thread.
Now it crashes continuously and puts up a message Google play service has stopped, has anyone else had this or know of a way to sort it out.
Quite honestly its beginning to feel like a total waste of money

Raywin, there was an issue back in June with a Google update causing crashing of Google apps. This may be your issue. I had problem with my android tablet, not my xtrons as that doesn't get updated as often.

See here for info https://www.androidauthority.com/google-app-crashing-1237738/

Hope it helps. Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

Many thanks for that Andy
I have been growing more and more frustrated by the Xtrons unit, and wish I had not wasted my money on it, I hope that the Google people will get their finger out and sort the problem.
I tried to roll back the app but it says it was unsuccessful, I will try to do it again and see what happens.
Updating the system seems to be something which does not happen with the Xtrons unit, I mailed them and they pointed me to an update file online applied by UDB drive but Im not sure it had any effect

We had an xtron fitted yesterday by a chap called Steve Eady lives in Dorset he did a great job very neat and tidy, he fitted the unit plus a reversing camera and a concealed light bar.
Really pleased with his work so if anyone needs any of these add ons he is the man to go to.
Cheers
Moe

Could I ask which LR head unit do you have and which model of Xtrons did you get fitted? The PQ70DLRL or the PA70DLRL?

Thanks

Simon,
Ive had one of these for couple of years now.
Buying now id go for the PQ70DLRL

https://xtrons.co.uk/land-rover-freelander...m-pq70dlrl Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

I haven’t yet got it why members want to install this seemingly unreliable China rubbish in their cars . What with all the installation problems, and working afterwards. I just don’t get it. And as a prospective buyer , mmmh again move on to another standard car . Just my opinion and each to their own. I like a car to be standard to the model,especially in the electronic department, as never happy as to what it’s affecting .