CD changer. Arhhh!

[FiDoDiDo]

al iv got a changer in the 1.4 clio if you want i can take it out so u can look at how its mounted / try and help you fit yours

That would help you out no end mate as my old one from my 1.4 is now in my 182.

 

[Al Wilson]

al iv got a changer in the 1.4 clio if you want i can take it out so u can look at how its mounted / try and help you fit yours

That'd be amazing if you could?

 

[Al Wilson]

What will this achieve mate? Why are you looking for a different part number? The two you have listed previously have been proved correct for you car?

One of the two is correct for the age of the car, but not for the changer, which incidentally is from a '55 182 anyway so should fit!? What's becoming clear is either a: Renault use this change of stuff as a way to market / confuse completely, or and b: the parts / changers are not from the aforementions vehicles originally.

The most logical reason - going on the changer works with my Update and the bracket (new shape) - is the changer is missing the side brackets once attached to it.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

I've got my car back if you want me to take it out and have a look and possibly pictures?

 

[Al Wilson]

I've got my car back if you want me to take it out and have a look and possibly pictures?

Any help would be forever appreciated

 

[Da]

The most logical reason - going on the changer works with my Update and the bracket (new shape) - is the changer is missing the side brackets once attached to it.

Agreed

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Just taken mine out and here are some pictures, first is side on and the second is on the bottom:

 

[Da]

Ben, yours looks like it's been made to fit as it would appear Al needs to do?

 

[FiDoDiDo]

It fits in fine so maybe that's the answer.

 

[Al Wilson]

Much appreciated

Yes, looks like it's been modified. Maybe that's the answer, although I'm sure theres a standard fit one for this type of changer without the side mountings otherwise Renault would have had to do similar on every install pre '05.

Also just checked - I've tried two changers - the '55 one I'm fitting and an '01 version - both work with the Update, including centre display.

 

[Da]

There is a standard fit Al, the picture on Dialogys shows the brackets you need, they're just not listerd separately.

 

[Al Wilson]

I know but I mean the one with just the right-angled sides that doesn't need the changer side brackets. Most of the factory fitted changers are pre '05 when it changed so there has to be a bracket for them, surely?

Both the '01 and '55 changers are exactly the same in size and both had the mounting holes on the side as per pre and post change mounts.

The footplan of the 182 has never changed, but the CD changer range and the way its mounted (no side clips, with side clips) has so the 2 mounting holes at the front and the single screw at the back under the seat have remained the same, therefore, logically there must be two different brackets.

 

[Da]

There is 2 brackets, as you've shown in your original pictures.
As i understand it, when you buy the changer brand new it comes with the side brackets so you can fit them if required. If you were fitting the changer onto the bracket (B) then my guess is it's for a different car, possibly Megane etc?
If you're fitting it to bracket (A) as you are, then you would fit the side brackets and it all would slot together.

There's probably numerous different brackets out there all specific to a different model of car, meaning the changer will fit them all.

 

[Al Wilson]

Yep, B, although from a Clio, is not for a Clio and requires seat removal and drilling. A is for Clio specific post '05 newer CD changers. There's one for Clio specific pre '05 changers and that's the one I need.....

 

[Da]

Clear as mud lol!
Best of luck in your search

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Al after this you'll be the forum expert in CD changer mounts :clown:

 

[Al Wilson]

Clear as mud lol!
Best of luck in your search

All makes sense to me. If there's not another bracket it means every Clio with factory fitted underfloor CD changers pre '05 are "homemade" with either similar to benclelland or hard screwed into the floorplan with the incorrect part, like the other bracket my photo. I find this highly unlikely.

*sigh* I'll get it sorted.

 

[Al Wilson]

Al after this you'll be the forum expert in CD changer mounts :clown:

lol I know, already preparing my novel. :rasp:

I just can't believe no one else as had issues like this, or is it hardly anyone has changers.

 

[Da]

I think the people that have the OE changers are factory fitted, or like me have after market changers without the need for Renaults silly brackets!

 

[Al Wilson]

Tell me about it. I might just mount it on the celling to make a stand!

 

[Mells]

Did you get this sorted mate? A part number for the bracket? I have the exact same problem.

 

[Mells]

Fitted the changer from a ph1 172 today into my ph2 172.

Wire - Dead easy rather than messing with carpets and the centre console I ran the cable along the plastic skirting around the door. Across the bottom of the dash. This isnt a dash off job like stated in other threads. The wire was dead easy to route to the back of the HU. I'm really pleased witht the results as at no point can the wire be seen. Couple of cable ties keep it all in place.

Bracket - This is where the fun starts. The bracket fits brilliantly under the passenger seat. The bracket came from Renault for £8.51, but its only the plate section. You cant order the actual brackets that actually attach to the changer. They come with the changer unit at £190! The parts guy rang Renault UK and they confirmed this..

I did think about making up my own bracket, but for ease I've tried some super strength velcro and attached it down to the plate. If it stays on there I'll leave it. If it comes away I'll get my drill out.

My advice would be if you buy a Alpine changer unit and it comes with the bracket make sure its from the phase you've got. The ph1 doesnt require any further brackets if you end up with a ph2 for a ph1.

30 mins max to fit.