Radio from boot Highline system

goblin457 · 6th August 2023, 19:04

Hi guys, I've recently bought a 75, the radio and navigation module? from the boot is missing previous owner took it out when the boot was flooded and has thrown them. I want to install an android unit which I bought not realising the parts were missing from the boot and can't get it to work I've found the large black block 16pin? Behind the ashtray but have been informed that it needs the radio from the boot to work as it's tied to the ecu. Is there anyway of bypassing it? if I have to buy a replacement that's what I'll have to do but would rather not have to if there's a work around hope I've explained it well enough

Dorchester2 · 6th August 2023, 19:10

I've taken off everything from the boot (GPS and its CD reader) plus the multi-disc changer from the glove box and at least the original low line itself and swapped all that for an Android with 8.8" screen, GPS, radio antenna & GPS antenna incl. Low line or high line that doesn't make any difference when swapping with an Android.
And it works fine (I've to buy some wires and plugs to connect the Android to the system, plus adding 2 wires to make the SWC working).
Have a look into the ICE section of the forum.

goblin457 · 6th August 2023, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Dorchester2

I've taken off everything from the boot (GPS and its CD reader) plus the multi-disc changer from the glove box and at least the original low line itself and swapped all that for an Android with 8.8" screen, GPS, radio antenna & GPS antenna incl. Low line or high line that doesn't make any difference when swapping with an Android.
And it works fine (I've to buy some wires and plugs to connect the Android to the system, plus adding 2 wires to make the SWC working).
Have a look into the ICE section of the forum.

I've got no power to the android head unit whatsoever I thought it might be a dud so tried another head unit still nothing, if everything is unplugged from the boot the 2 silver boxes 1 missing and the GPS also missing everything should work connecting it to the big chunky black plug behind the ash tray? I'm stumped I've been trying to figure it out for 2 days lol

Dorchester2 · 7th August 2023, 07:44

The only concern is to do the right connection with the bunch of wires behind the dash.
Have a look at this whole thread
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=3 (Sjonnie connection)
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=5 (and mine, with the invaluable help of several good guys)

goblin457 · 7th August 2023, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

The only concern is to do the right connection with the bunch of wires behind the dash.
Have a look at this whole thread
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=3 (Sjonnie connection)
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=5 (and mine, with the invaluable help of several good guys)

Hi mate I've got it working was just a fuse, got the same unit as yours in your post but can't get android auto working any pointers cheers

6th August 2023, 19:04	#1
goblin457 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Worcester Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Radio from boot Highline system Hi guys, I've recently bought a 75, the radio and navigation module? from the boot is missing previous owner took it out when the boot was flooded and has thrown them. I want to install an android unit which I bought not realising the parts were missing from the boot and can't get it to work I've found the large black block 16pin? Behind the ashtray but have been informed that it needs the radio from the boot to work as it's tied to the ecu. Is there anyway of bypassing it? if I have to buy a replacement that's what I'll have to do but would rather not have to if there's a work around hope I've explained it well enough

6th August 2023, 19:10	#2
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	I've taken off everything from the boot (GPS and its CD reader) plus the multi-disc changer from the glove box and at least the original low line itself and swapped all that for an Android with 8.8" screen, GPS, radio antenna & GPS antenna incl. Low line or high line that doesn't make any difference when swapping with an Android. And it works fine (I've to buy some wires and plugs to connect the Android to the system, plus adding 2 wires to make the SWC working). Have a look into the ICE section of the forum. __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s Last edited by Dorchester2; 6th August 2023 at 19:14..

7th August 2023, 07:44	#4
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	The only concern is to do the right connection with the bunch of wires behind the dash. Have a look at this whole thread https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=3 (Sjonnie connection) https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...=317803&page=5 (and mine, with the invaluable help of several good guys) __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s Last edited by Dorchester2; 7th August 2023 at 07:47..