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Bennmk3



Member Since: 11 Jun 2019
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Australia 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Barolo Black
Advice needed on Audio upgrade...

Hi guys
I’ve got a 2010 fl2 se 2.2 auto and I’d like to upgrade my stereo system
I believe it’s got the basic system in there already as there is no phone or Bluetooth
I’d like a head unit in which it has Bluetooth and nav and also be able to retain parking sensors and the steering wheel controls and will also like to upgrade the speakers



Post #376806 15th Aug 2019 9:09 am
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ozjeff62



Member Since: 28 May 2018
Location: Sydney, NSW
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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Ipanema Sand

When I get some more dollars I'm going for an Alpine ILX-702.

Carplay and Android Auto so you get nav that way. Audiopro harnesses hook up the wheel controls etc.

And same brand as original. There was a mob on ebay selling it as a kit including a fascia for the FL2. MY11 SD4 SE Auto

Post #376826 15th Aug 2019 11:08 am
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F-L-2



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An SE should have the midline audio. Can you post a pic of the head unit? If not does it have a phone button on it?

Midline can be upgraded to Premium quite easily and there is a marked difference in sound

Post #377210 22nd Aug 2019 7:45 am
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RogB



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^^^^^^^

bear in mind that different markets globally had different specs, so an SE in UK (1 down from top spec) probably doesnt have the same spec as an SE in Australia.

The base system (unbranded) is relatively easy to upgrade and as said before there are harnesses out there to retain steering wheel controls and parking sensors if fitted compatible with aftermarket head units.

The midline (Alpine branded) is easier to upgrade to the highline and retain the sensors and controls when using LR head units but not so easy if your fitting an aftermarket head unit due the MOST set up.

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Chuckalicious



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Ok, as a comparison, I *believe* this is the midline system which is fibre based so is a pain to replace as you need about £250-300 worth of kits to keep steering wheel controls, parking sensors etc. Mine is on a 2011 GS
 FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #377231 22nd Aug 2019 1:04 pm
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ozjeff62



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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Ipanema Sand

Hey Bennmk3
Did you ever get around to your audio upgrade?
Saved my dollars, got the Alpine ilx-702D head unit.
Got the aerpro 9290K to get the steering wheel controls and facia, etc.

Blood turned to water when I took out the current Alpine unit and looked again at videos of the installation process - and realised I have the MOST fibre optic system in there Oh Lord.

Aerpro do in fact do a harness that accommodates the MOST system for aftermarket head units - the CHLR10C.

Still trying to work out what goes between the Control Harness and the head unit.

The dollars required are adding up.


Argh. Such good fun.

I have an SD4 SE so I'm guessing your OEM unit is the same MOST fitout. MY11 SD4 SE Auto

Post #391483 23rd May 2020 5:31 am
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Chuckalicious



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Jeff, you're in for a world of cost now. You'll need kits to keep parking sensors working, the amp for the sub and a few other things. I gave up in the end. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #391499 23rd May 2020 7:38 pm
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ozjeff62



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A world of cost - yep, sounds like a Land Rover.
My understanding is that the control harness incorporates the amp controls - that is what the fibre optic line does, is that right? Will consult as many schematics as I can. MY11 SD4 SE Auto

Post #391529 24th May 2020 12:40 pm
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