P38 Paul Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Afternoon peeps , I have just purchased an original Alpine head unit XQD101550LNF for my P38 DSE m/y 2000 . Just had a go at fitting it in the car but the wiring plugs for the Sony cd changer are very different from the sockets in the head unit , My question is :- Does anyone know where I could purchase a patch lead to connect them together or am I flogging a dead horse . The Sony cd changer I have is connected via one red plugged cable , one white plugged cable & a round DIN type plug , The plug I am trying to connect to on the Alpine head unit is a 20 pin oblong socket , Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated , Kind regards , Paul . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 It probably won't work. The communication with the original CD changer is done over I-Bus, and the head unit won't recognise it if this communication is not present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 It probably won't work. The communication with the original CD changer is done over I-Bus, and the head unit won't recognise it if this communication is not present. Hello Elbekko , So it looks like I will have to buy another cd changer + the wiring , You wouldn't happen you know the make & model of cd changer that was fitted with my Alpine head unit would you ? Kind regards , Paul . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The LR part number is XQE100240. Some BMW units from a similar vintage could also work, at least partially. They do go for a fair price though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 The LR part number is XQE100240. Some BMW units from a similar vintage could also work, at least partially. They do go for a fair price though... Thanks for that , I will have a look on fleabay & see what they are going for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks for that , I will have a look on fleabay & see what they are going for . Did you manage to get one? If not I'll take a look at the few I'm breaking to see if I have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Did you manage to get one? If not I'll take a look at the few I'm breaking to see if I have one. Hello Reggie , I haven't got the cable or the XQE100240 cd changer yet , They are a real bugger to get a hold of , Please do have a look for me , it would be most appreciated , Kind regards , Paul . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Just a quick update , I have now purchased the Alpine CD Changer XQE100240 , So just need a cable / lead to connect it up with my Alpine head unit XQD101550 . I think the cable / lead part number is AMR6302 . Any help with this part would be most appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 this one you mean? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-P38-CD-CHANGER-CABLE-HARNESS-OEM-AMR6302-/131512695592 lots of hits on google https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=AMR6302&oq=AMR6302&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.123j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yup , That's the one , Just want to see if anyone has got one out of a car they are breaking over in GB first . Thanks for your help qwakers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Are you sure the wiring isn't already there? If it has the high-line system, it should (with the Harman-Kardon speakers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've got the lead in the car still, just a matter of removing it. Can't see a part number but it was the lead that was attached to XQE100240 CD changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Are you sure the wiring isn't already there? If it has the high-line system, it should (with the Harman-Kardon speakers). Hello elbekko , The car is a low-line model with no subwoofer , I am just trying to change my after-market system with genuine system . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've got the lead in the car still, just a matter of removing it. Can't see a part number but it was the lead that was attached to XQE100240 CD changer. hello Reggie , If its got a small blue plug at the radio end then that's the one I'm looking for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hello elbekko , The car is a low-line model with no subwoofer , I am just trying to change my after-market system with genuine system . I see. Then you will need the wiring indeed. Although on a low-line an aftermarket stereo gives you so many more modern options, it's usually the high-line that gets "stuck" with the original head unit (not that it's bad) because of the extra amplifiers causing whine in the speakers. But I can understand wanting the OEM look of the original head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I also have the harmon/Kardon subwoofer and all speakers with door amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 I also have the harmon/Kardon subwoofer and all speakers with door amps. PM sent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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