Standard Clarion CD Changer ?

NigelS · Post by **NigelS** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 9:56 am

Its official. I have given up on the idea of changing the original head unit - it seems to be too fraught with problems ! (sorry if thats a bit defeatist)

Anyway, I was hoping to retain the original head unit in my 206cc - it is a clarion rd3 I believe.... the car is only a week old so it is the most up-to-date spec I hope.

I was rather optimistically assuming that I could buy the compatible CD changer unit and fit it relatively easily... it seems I am wrong ?

I spoke to the Peugeot dealer, and they tell me that the only one I can get is the official Peugeot one that costs an amazingly expensive Â£299 - apparently the 'off the shelf' clarion units do not have the same connector as the custom one they have installed in the 26c (to make you buy the official changer unit, no doubt !)

I have looked at numerous websites, and all the tantalising clarion cd changer units say that they are not compatible with the RD3 head unit.

So my questions are ...

1/ Can I buy a compatible CD changer off the shelf ? or even one with an adapter that will work with my RD3 head unit ? - or am I indeed stuck with paying Peugeot twice the shelf price of the unit ?

2/ I hear that on the newer 206ccs, the changer cable is already included and thoughtfully placed in the car to just plug and play.... is this true ?

Huu · Post by **Huu** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 1:14 pm

Nope stacker control cable on a market stacker doesnt fit straight on to the CC factory head unit, not even a clarion stacker fit :x (i got one from cash converter and the cable is one of those thick one with square on each end as oppose to round one in sony. at the back of the RD3 unit its has one of those large rectangular ISO thingy

). Need conerter - depend on which stacker you use. So far ive done lots of searching and havent found anyone in AU sell the converter/adapter.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 2:20 pm

I did get the official Peugeot Clarion 6 stacker with my CC. It works like a treat and it's good having the flexibility of playing a single CD inside the car, or the six you've got loaded in the stacker.

Considering the RRP here (about $950), I got a good deal on it (as I did with the whole car) for about $800 (289 pounds). Yes that is expensive for a stacker, but I thought what the hell. I'd be paying $500 for an after market stacker plus $200 for an adapter with shipping plus $100 for installation - so it's probably about the same.

And it's brilliant having it integrated with the stalk and the display panel too!!! I'm glad I paid the money.

Huu · Post by **Huu** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 7:26 am

agree with matt there, i got quoted from connect2.uk - 50p for coverter to sony stacker + 25p delivery = 75p which is about 230AU$. Ok so if you got a sony stacker laying arround great! if not depend on which model, it might end up costing more.

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 1:11 pm

75p = 230AU$ ?

That's some hefty exchage rate...

Huu · Post by **Huu** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 1:39 pm

yeah AU$ buy one get one free...

dont know the exactly rate but my rule of thumb is x3 for GBP and x2 for US$

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 2:18 pm

You mean Â£75 then, not 75p

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 3:01 pm

I did get the official Peugeot Clarion 6 stacker with my CC. It works like a treat and it's good having the flexibility of playing a single CD inside the car, or the six you've got loaded in the stacker.

You know wot works better.....having a 16 GIG hard disk and your entire CD collection all within a touch of a button

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

paul_y3k · Post by **paul_y3k** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 3:16 pm

yeah it would be good if you filled disk with decent music rather than the pap you listen to..... last saw erm disapering playing the rainbow rave track or whatever it's called.

Post by **Lyndon** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 7:00 pm

and still subless

Huu · Post by **Huu** » Wed Dec 04, 2002 11:35 am

You mean Â£75 then, not 75p

yeah

i am using an AU keyboard ok... have no idea where the Pound key is

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 4:34 am

Yeah there's no Â£ sign on our keyboards (i think they're USA). We have to use the character map or cut and paste.

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 10:06 am

Or just type 'GBP' - it's a lot easier

paulo · Post by **paulo** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 11:38 am

Sooooooooo, is there a pre-wired plug in the boot somewhere?

That would be most helpfull, mayb to helpful for pug?

paul_y3k · Post by **paul_y3k** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 3:30 pm

didn't see anything when my boot was a bits whilst i did my build