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Cambo



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Would have to check the wiring diagrams, but i'm pretty sure you won't get any sound our of the front center or d-pillar speakers without the right amp fitted.

At least that's how it is on the earlier cars...

And from what Stuart has said, on the Meridian systems the amp alone is not enough, you need to change the head unit as well, in addition to editing the CCF to activate it all... 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
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3disco



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Having read through my earlier posts I mentioned an upgrade to a more powerful amplifier but he dismissed it,I take it he has since changed his mind,thank you for your post.

Post #268537 2nd Jul 2015 1:44 pm
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Stuartc



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It's logical to assume that the head and amplifier modules would need to be changed to get the 3 remaining speakers to work as the operation of these is linked into the special program's feature of the Meridian unit.
I originally stumbled onto the premise that all that would be needed was the extra speakers as I was looking at an adjacent system and preliminary schematics led me to believe this and hence my investigation. Laughing you know the rest!
Try the speakers and see! I'm curious! Nothing to loose, wiring is Definately already there Thumbs Up MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Post #268539 2nd Jul 2015 2:43 pm
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Stuartc



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I've had a bit more time to understand the technology and even more so the inadequacy of LR's Micro-cat.
To this end I have purchased the amp and will be following through with this change from "Highline" to "Premium".
Microcat shows head and screen units separate but I'm thinking this is now for Gen 1 touchscreen system. Gen 2 & 2.1, Meridian is all one unit. To this end I will update when I'm more confident of my facts. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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LR NUT



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Keep us posted mate Wink MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Stuartc



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That's what I'm doing! Thumbs Up MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Stuartc



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Premium Amplifier purchased and on its way - Santa's going to be busy at my place this year with bits coming from everywhere.





As my FL2 is a MY15 the correct unit is a "BG" evolution but very unlikely to find one from a Range Rover, Land Rover or Jaguar so this "BF" is superseded by the "BG" and is suitable. Once it's connected if there's a software update the ECU can be flashed to latest files. All good. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)


Last edited by Stuartc on 7th Dec 2015 3:02 pm. Edited 3 times in total

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LR NUT



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Hope you have a chimney or your fooked Rolling with laughter MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

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Stuartc



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I hope Santa's been on a diet then!!!! Shocked

 MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Stuartc



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Been out tonight and enjoying my current Hi-Line Meridian system and all I can say is it will be very interesting to have a direct comparison when i've upgraded to Premium as the Hi-Line system is DAMN GOOD! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Stuartc



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Premium amplifier is on it's way, thank you Taz Thumbs Up and should be here next week.



Only other hardware difference between Highline and Premium is the 2 rear D-Pilar surround speakers and the dash central speaker which I've also ordered and should also be here next week. No other hardware differences between Highline/Premium otherwise.

In the meantime I'm about to order my OBDP interface which I've decided on a DA-Dongle from a reputable supplier in the UK. Not taking any chances with this side of things as you don't want any problems whilst editing ECU's/CCF.

To this end I've also ordered and waiting on a power supply to augment the battery as you don't want any voltage drop whilst editing CCF. Even more so with later models like mine with the "power management module" which will shut everything down when it detects voltage dropping below certain threshold.



This 40amp units, I've been advised is more than sufficient for long periods of battery power augmentation.
So just waiting now for Santa to delivery all this stuff! Whistle
And I'm working my local street corner at night to pay for it all! Thud MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Stuartc



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Well Santa has arrived early this morning and delivered this! A big thank you must go out to Taz for helping get this here to Australia, thank you Taz Thumbs Up and it's great to see that we can help each other out, very humbling! Very Happy
I now have to find the vacuum cleaner to try a get all this packing "confetti" 😱😱😱😱😱😱, bloody everywhere! Rolling with laughter




To make this an even better situation the AMP turns out to be the latest model fitted to MY15 Freelanders - Whoohoo!!!!
LR045327 was fitted to MY13/14 and is superseded by LR059385 which is the AMP in my hot little hands - Cool Cool
Very pleased! Mr. Green MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)


Last edited by Stuartc on 18th Dec 2015 12:41 pm. Edited 1 time in total

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It was a pleasure, enjoy the chips Laughing

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Stuartc



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Got Tomato Sauce????? Rolling with laughter MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Stuartc



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Australia 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Pass Through Interface ordered!!
You'll be needing something like this if you want to do any CCF editing.
Genuine item, not a copy!!!

 MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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