Citroen C3 stereo
 

Hi

I have a Citroen C3, which came with a Clarion RD3-01 (PU-2471A(E))
CD-radio. I already had a Sony CDX-MP30 from my old car, which I would
like to put in the C3.

I've tried fitting it, and it does connect up OK, and plays fine, but
it seems to confuse other things on the car - specifically the car
alarm doesn't work properly (won't turn off with remote, etc).
Replacing the original Clarion stereo makes the alarm work OK again.

Is there something I could do to make it work properly? I've asked my
Citroen dealer and they say they can't do it, but I'm hoping someone
knows better.

Alternatively, what's the best way to add an AUX input (feeding in
from a personal MP3 player, say)? FM modulator, or something like
that?

Pete

Citroen C3 stereo
 

I've tried fitting it, and it does connect up OK, and plays fine, but
it seems to confuse other things on the car - specifically the car
alarm doesn't work properly (won't turn off with remote, etc).
Replacing the original Clarion stereo makes the alarm work OK again.


When I changed the stereo in my xsara2, strange things happened also -
computer did not know when doors were open for instance. My dealer knew
exactly what to do - access the cars ecu and tell it oem stereo has been
removed - then it all worked ok. However in the end I put the oem back and
upgraded the speakers instead - much better result!

Dave

Citroen C3 stereo
 

I've heard similar things, Indeed deprogram the OEM radio from the ECU.

Personnally, I don't have any problems, I have a Xsara2 (2003) and replaced
the Clarion with a Sony CDX-M850MP without reprogramming...
I bought a connects2 (http://www.connects2.co.uk) unit to keep using the
display and steering wheel remote controls but it doesn't work like it
should, because my car is too new...

Frederik

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I've tried fitting it, and it does connect up OK, and plays fine, but
it seems to confuse other things on the car - specifically the car
alarm doesn't work properly (won't turn off with remote, etc).
Replacing the original Clarion stereo makes the alarm work OK again.


When I changed the stereo in my xsara2, strange things happened also -
computer did not know when doors were open for instance. My dealer knew
exactly what to do - access the cars ecu and tell it oem stereo has been
removed - then it all worked ok. However in the end I put the oem back
and
upgraded the speakers instead - much better result!

Dave

Citroen C3 stereo
 

"Dave Walker" wrote in message ...
When I changed the stereo in my xsara2, strange things happened also -
computer did not know when doors were open for instance. My dealer knew
exactly what to do - access the cars ecu and tell it oem stereo has been
removed - then it all worked ok. However in the end I put the oem back and
upgraded the speakers instead - much better result!

My dealer already tried telling it the oem stereo had gone, but got
the same result as me, which makes me wonder if they may not have done
it right. I asked another dealer, and they said they it wouldn't work.

It seems incredible to me that it's not possible, but maybe that's
showing my ignorance!

If it really is impossible, any suggestions how I could get input from
another source (e.g. MP3 personal stereo)?

Thanks,

Pete

Citroen C3 stereo
 

Try an FM modulator...if you don't know what it is, let us know, then we can
explain

Frederik

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"Dave Walker" wrote in message
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When I changed the stereo in my xsara2, strange things happened also -
computer did not know when doors were open for instance. My dealer knew
exactly what to do - access the cars ecu and tell it oem stereo has been
removed - then it all worked ok. However in the end I put the oem back
and
upgraded the speakers instead - much better result!

My dealer already tried telling it the oem stereo had gone, but got
the same result as me, which makes me wonder if they may not have done
it right. I asked another dealer, and they said they it wouldn't work.

It seems incredible to me that it's not possible, but maybe that's
showing my ignorance!

If it really is impossible, any suggestions how I could get input from
another source (e.g. MP3 personal stereo)?

Thanks,

Pete

Citroen C3 stereo
 

I fitted an Alpine unit to my wife's C3 LX. Only thing that doesn't work is
the frequency display, everything else such as clock, door open left/right
etc etc still OK. Perhaps because it's a 2002 LX and not SX or higher makes
a difference. Also the remote control stalks are all operational using the
Alpine interface box.

Andy.

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Hi

I have a Citroen C3, which came with a Clarion RD3-01 (PU-2471A(E))
CD-radio. I already had a Sony CDX-MP30 from my old car, which I would
like to put in the C3.

I've tried fitting it, and it does connect up OK, and plays fine, but
it seems to confuse other things on the car - specifically the car
alarm doesn't work properly (won't turn off with remote, etc).
Replacing the original Clarion stereo makes the alarm work OK again.

Is there something I could do to make it work properly? I've asked my
Citroen dealer and they say they can't do it, but I'm hoping someone
knows better.

Alternatively, what's the best way to add an AUX input (feeding in
from a personal MP3 player, say)? FM modulator, or something like
that?

Pete

Citroen C3 stereo
 

Have you tried disconnecting the battery for a minute or two.
I put a pioneer stereo in mine the car door open displays were sticking on
until I did that.
I also had the problem of the radio staying on for 30 seconds after the car
was locked and coming on when unlocking the car, so I connected accessory
connection from the stereo to the cigarette lighter and it went off with the
ignition then.

"Pete" wrote in message
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Hi

I have a Citroen C3, which came with a Clarion RD3-01 (PU-2471A(E))
CD-radio. I already had a Sony CDX-MP30 from my old car, which I would
like to put in the C3.

I've tried fitting it, and it does connect up OK, and plays fine, but
it seems to confuse other things on the car - specifically the car
alarm doesn't work properly (won't turn off with remote, etc).
Replacing the original Clarion stereo makes the alarm work OK again.

Is there something I could do to make it work properly? I've asked my
Citroen dealer and they say they can't do it, but I'm hoping someone
knows better.

Alternatively, what's the best way to add an AUX input (feeding in
from a personal MP3 player, say)? FM modulator, or something like
that?

Pete

Citroen C3 stereo
 

Better is to change speakers .If thath is possible i´d like to pu
(Clarion RD3-01)to my old Pontiac because it looks good and Clario
technology is good .I dont need any kind of displays my only questio
is can I nstall it manually with no car ecus or displays

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I want to install rear speakers, but I can't get the panels off.
Does anybody have ant experience with the Citroen C3's panels

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*I want to install rear speakers, but I can't get the panels off.
Does anybody have ant experience with the Citroen C3's panels? *

Alright, I used brute force and got the panels of. Now there is anothe
problem:

The wires, which are present and have the same colors as on the cabl
connecting to the head unit, do not work: There is no connectio
between the end in the door and the end on the radio.

Somewhere along the wire, it is disconnected. Where is this place, an
how do I connect them

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torring wrote:
*I want to install rear speakers, but I can't get the panels off.
Does anybody have ant experience with the Citroen C3's panels? *

Alright, I used brute force and got the panels of. Now there is another
problem:

The wires, which are present and have the same colors as on the cable
connecting to the head unit, do not work: There is no connection
between the end in the door and the end on the radio.

Somewhere along the wire, it is disconnected. Where is this place, and
how do I connect them?


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If the wires are connected to a funny connector, then you can get an adapter
to give straight red and black wires. Ask Halfords for the Peugeot 206
speaker adapter, look in their book and see if the pic is the same.

I'm not taking my speakers out now, or I would be able to tell you which is
+ve.

Ben

Citroen C3 stereo
 

You can't do anything wit the radio in another car.
The radio exchanges a code with the ECU. If the code doesn't match, than the
radio gives an annoying 'beep' every 10 seconds I think. So, if you put the
radio in your Pontiac, it will play, but it wil beep too.

Frederik

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Better is to change speakers .If thath is possible i´d like to put
(Clarion RD3-01)to my old Pontiac because it looks good and Clarion
technology is good .I dont need any kind of displays my only question
is can I nstall it manually with no car ecus or displays?


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If the wires are connected to a funny connector, then you can get an
adapter
to give straight red and black wires. Ask Halfords for the Peugeot
206
speaker adapter, look in their book and see if the pic is the same.

I'm not taking my speakers out now, or I would be able to tell you
which is
+ve.

Ben *

Well that would have been nice, but I cut the wires and welded them.
My problem is another one though: I the wires are disconnected
somewhere along the line. The autodealer even told me so. I'm heading
out there to get et connected. I'll let you know what happens.


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torring wrote:
*I want to install rear speakers, but I can't get the panels off.
Does anybody have ant experience with the Citroen C3's panels? *
Alright, I succeeded:

My model may be specific for the Danish market (C3 1.4Hdi Prestige).
It only has speakers in the front.

To install speakers in the back doors you have to remove the panel
first, and you do that by pulling of the window-handle and seperatin
the door handle with a screwdriver revealing two screws.
After undoing the two screws you can pull off the panel with a littl
force (it is easiest from the buttom) don't worry about breakin
anything, it is sturdy.

You will find that wires are installed, but they are only carrie
through to the rubber tube running from the door to the chassis.
You can disconnect the rubber tube and find the ends.

On the iso-connector for the radio, wires are ALSO connected, but the
end somewhere I can't find.
Cut the wires and weld the new cable on.
It is easy to draw the wire under the mat, and the panels under th
front door are easily removed.
With a little more welding you should be on your way.

The speakers themselves cannot be installed directly into the door, bu
it was easy to make a frame for them.
There is room for a 6" speaker and probably larger.

Let me know if you (anyone) need any help.

I also installed a GPS-unit for my PocketPC under the front panels i
anybody are interested:

[image: http://www.pdamed.dk/forumpics/Ipaq2210/22.JPG]

http://www.pdamed.dk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=538

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