Looking for a Iris II headunit

Looking for a Iris II headunit

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MclaesLaren

Original Poster:

129 posts

100 months

Saturday 19th June 2021
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So, my MP4-12C have the Iris II and touchscreen is not sensitive on all of the complete area.

So, options are, getting a brand new unit on the insurance policy. But insurance cost might rise next period due to the excessive cost. Horror stories can be found that a new unit cost 10K USD.

Getting a second hand unit on Ebay or elsewhere..

What policy does ML have when swapping out units? Does the old unit goes back to Woking or is it the car owners property.

The issue with expensive parts should be sorted out with refurbished units.

Anyone with a Iris II unit laying around are welcome to send a PM. Only need the approx 50€ touchscreen item.

Edited by MclaesLaren on Saturday 19th June 10:41


Edited by MclaesLaren on Sunday 20th June 07:04

Northernboy

12,642 posts

264 months

Saturday 19th June 2021
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If it’s only €50 why not just buy one new?

MclaesLaren

Original Poster:

129 posts

100 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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If Parrot would release a service manual and partlist, a screen would probably be approx 50 €.

If there is no alternative but replacing the iris II with a new one, I think it is a stupid decision by the manufacturer.

Car is great, but the policy for repair Iris is nonexistent.

A happy customer is any vendors best asset.

Edited by MclaesLaren on Sunday 20th June 06:04

mk1coopers

1,299 posts

159 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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There is one on eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174148509738

Have you tried talking to one on of non franchised phone repairers in your area, they might be able to help ?

We had a fault with the touchscreens in our specialised fleet and it turned out to be a spacer that has partially failed in one corner of the screen, might be something that once the cause is identified the particular part can be sourced and replaced as it may be used in other systems

MclaesLaren

Original Poster:

129 posts

100 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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Thanks Mk1coopers. Interesting. Might be a way forward.

JiggyJaggy

1,461 posts

147 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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I have one for sale, its on ebay also. Or drop me a PM.

MclaesLaren

Original Poster:

129 posts

100 months

Sunday 15th August 2021
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Iris II.

Seems that the touchscreen is the issue. Works on some parts, but not over the fully screen.

My feeling is that Parrot has used a standard screen, but they will not reveal which oem they order it from.

So, with some old contacts in the industri I am wiling to make a effort sourcing the correct part from the oem. Also talked to a company that makes small series of screens.

So, anyone with a defective iris II touchscreen that I can lend or buy?

Need the piece to get size, pinout and other variables.

Really hate to get a new from McLaren @ 14k USD.





Edited by MclaesLaren on Sunday 15th August 17:51

Northernboy

12,642 posts

264 months

Sunday 15th August 2021
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You have one already to get the size from, don’t you; the one in your car?

You’ll need to take it out to replace anyway.

MclaesLaren

Original Poster:

129 posts

100 months

Monday 16th August 2021
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Correct. But as long the radio works I rather have a nonworking unit to do the testning with. Finding the correct oem unit might take several months.