..as in - how the heck do you do it??

My XQK000030 looks like its the victim of water ingress. Front connect various shades of oxidised copper.

Been trying to clean the contacts up, and thought this would be easier if I took it out. Undid the two 5/16 bolts at the top that holds it to the plate, but still couldn't lift it out. I presume there's something at the bottom holding it onto the plate and I have to remove the plate first - how do I get it out??? Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

It's not screwed or bolted at the bottom, but I remember it slotting in somewhere.

I take it you have removed the black plastic tray thing under the carpet with 3 nuts holding it down ?

You will have access to the bottom of it then.

I removed the luggage tie down shackle to get to it easily.

We are talking the BM54 radio unit with the power amps inside, Or do you mean the dsp unit, nearer the back which fastens in differently ? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Last edited by mjdronfield on 29th Apr 2014 9:41pm. Edited 1 time in total

This is all new to me as all my other cars have just had a head unit! I'm looking at this thing...

You can see the corrosion...
 Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

Just had a quick search for your part number and it's the dsp unit.

Not removed that myself. Imagine you'll be better taking the plastic tray out for better access and having a look.

Have you downloaded RAVE Which is the workshop manual ? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Sorry, was typing while you posted.

Yes, that's the dsp or digital sound processor unit.

Tends to get called an amp, and it's called that in the parts lists, but the power amps are inside the silver radio module at the side of it.

Not got access to my pc at the moment, so can't access rave for the instructions I'm afraid.

If you remove the plastic tray under the boot floor carpet you see it much better....... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I'll fire rave up and see what it says - still finding my way around that... Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

Here is a pic from another thread, be aware it details how to remove the BM54 radio unit, which is at the side of the dsp, but it will give you a start and shows the plastic tray I'm on about ;

Click image to enlarge

Wow - Thank you so much for your help. I used that as a starting point and found 86.50.36 which seems to deal with the power amplifier removal which looks to be in a similar location to my dsp. Between these - I should be able to do it now. Thanks.

Can I check if the DSP is goosed completely? I#m wondering about cleaning up the contacts and trying it again.

Suppose if I can open it up and see if there's damage inside... Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

Rave will call the dsp the amp, so that's exactly what you need to do.

I'd be more concerned to ensure you don't still have a leak. Take it the boot floor is now dry and the spare wheel well does not have any water in it ?

If you need more info on leaks have a search for water ingress and water shredder, the shredder being a fix land rover did, which equates to a plastic bag behind the units.

It could be goosed, cleaning it up may work.

Not sure how you can test it though. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

If I got one from a BMW with the same part number, will it need recoding or should it work our of the box? Tym
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(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

It should work fine. I've swapped radio modules without an issue, can't see the dsp being any different.

Can you borrow one to try without having to buy another unit ? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Found this thread...

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic9082.html Tym
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(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

Ah, not quite as straightforward to remove as the radio module then !

As the instructions say, make sure the sat nav unit is fully powered off before you disconnect it, ie red light off and disk not spinning.

That's why you wait after removing the ignition key. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Ah... must admit I didn't *check* as such when I was checking the connections, but I'm sure that i'd gone straight into the boot from the car being parked a while. I *should* be ok!

Must admit, I've noticed the SatNav still being powered on when I've looked in there before and was rather concerned. Glad to know it's normal behavior.

Going to see if I can get it out and clean it up inside before I buy a new one. Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

What an adventure today has been! Got the DSP out - piece of cake if you follow the instructions in rave...

Took top and bottom panels off and it's bone dry inside...

I did notice before that one of the pins is missing

Middle pin right hand side.

Tried to coerce a new pin type thing in but it wouldn't have it... so... I soldered a wire onto the block terminal on the circuit board and then soldered the other end to the wire that *should* have connected to the broken pin.

JOB DONE!!!! I now have total sound, DSP on my screen and the sat nav talks to me.

Just saved £300!!! Tym
(current) L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 2008 Tonga Green
(previous) L322 4.4 LPG Vogue SE 2003

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.