Does the standard radio (2005 182) take mp3 cd's ?

[Medic-one]

Picked up my 182 yesterday and as my current double din head unit doesn't fit in here i am planning in replacin it, but for the moment it'll have to do.

If i burn a disc with mp3's, does it have to be in "cd format" with like 10 - 12 songs, or can these units read mp3 formats burned onto a cd?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Not sure about the cd player reading mp3 cd's but you could just get one of these (if you have the update list stereo) and use your phone/ipod

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...0?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3ce045ec2e

 

[Medic-one]

I guess i could buy a little ipod and use that. Is there a write up on here somewhere on how to attach/install that aux cable ?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Post a photo of the stereo first so I can make sure it will work.

Don't know if there is or not tbh, easy enough though. Pull out stereo, unplug the cd changer plug if you have one from the back of the stereo and plug the new cable in, then just route it through the glovebox then into the cabin

 

[Medic-one]

It's the one like this :

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Yep, so long as it says update list on then you will be fine.

This cable is slightly cheaper too and comes with the tools!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPod-iPho...tem19d9bad3fd&clk_rvr_id=627256984429&afsrc=1

 

[Medic-one]

Yep, so long as it says update list on then you will be fine.

This cable is slightly cheaper too and comes with the tools!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPod-iPho...tem19d9bad3fd&clk_rvr_id=627256984429&afsrc=1

Excellent, cheers for that, that looks just like what i need!

I've got some mp3 players i can use then, instead of buying an Ipod just to have some mp3's in the car.

Just bought it, ta!

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

No worries mate!

 

[Medic-one]

I just thought of a flaw in my plan.

The idea was to plug that cable into my mp3 player and just leave that in the dash cubboard, but I just realised that runs of a batteries and would probably need to be switched on every time wouldn't it?

Or could they take their power of the unit?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Unfortunately not, get ones of these and put a charger in the glove box and job done.

Then when you want to sync music unplug from charging port and plug into laptop

 

[Medic-one]

Hmm that sounds like a lot of effort every time, i just want to get in, drive off and play the music i want, without having to plug in or charge various items that need to be hidden from view.

How bout if i was to get something like this : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-1-DIN...Technology&hash=item3f334a7ddb#ht_10432wt_916

Would i stay be able to use the little controls under the steering wheel ?

I'd like a unit i can play mp3's on via a USB stick whilst still being able to use the steering wheel controls.

 

[Medic-one]

I need to find something like this for renaults : http://www.ycarlink.com/pd_10514_US...ace-for-ISO-8-Pin-VW-Audi-Skoda-Seat-Ford.htm

 

[Medic-one]

It does look like they have a renault version that appears to work with the standard renault unit :

http://www.ycarlink.com/pd_10533_Ca...ayton-8-pin-USB-SD-AUX-Bluetooth-adapter-.htm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XCARLINK-..._Technology&hash=item2a33bb3d98#ht_2127wt_916

 

[GTXMike]

Get yourself this. No CDs. Plays music from SD cards, MP3/4 players and iPods/iPhones using USB cable (charging). Had mine for a month now and I'm very happy, comes with cables, fittings and remote. I made a video of it too here.

 

[Medic-one]

Looks nice.

Do the steering wheel controls and info display still work with that unit?

 

[Medic-one]

I think i've made up my mind, i'm gonna stick with the original radio it's got, but i do want this thing to play music from usb and SD cards :

 

[GTXMike]

Looks nice.

Do the steering wheel controls and info display still work with that unit?

No mate it does not support stearing wheel controls.

 

[Timmsy]

I think i've made up my mind, i'm gonna stick with the original radio it's got, but i do want this thing to play music from usb and SD cards :

View attachment 110813

Lets us know how you get on with that.. it could be a worthy upgrade to shove in the glove box. Im guessing the original controls can be used with this?

 

[Medic-one]

Im guessing the original controls can be used with this?

Yes i believe so. It says this in the add :

The Digital Music Changer allows you to play MP3 from USB memory / SD memory cards directly on your factory radio.The connection is made ​​through your CD changer input. Simply plug and play.
The Digital Music Changer is controlled by the buttons of your radio or steering wheel. The info is displayed on your car display, like CD02 TR12.

Direct connection on the radio in CD quality!
Using the buttons on your radio and / or steering wheel
Supported Flash Memory: SDHC, SD and MMC cards up to 8GB, Formatted as Fat / Fat32
AUX-In: any connected MP3 player or other audio source
MP3 / WMA Compatible

Operation:
Store 6 folders on your storage media ( some radios accept up to 99 folders ). You can store a maximum of 99 MP3 songs per folder.
With the disc + / - button, the respective folder CD01, CD02, etc. are selected. Exactly the same functions like the original CD changer.


However i've seen a few different ads of the same unit on ebay and not all quote compatiblity.

This one : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yatour-US...S_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item417fbe3d77
says its for Clio's 1998 - 2004, but then it has a picture of the radio i have.

This one : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...2?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item5d48151d70 is for Clio's 2000 onwards


And some go on about vehicle's with "Quadlock connector", is that the later models, or is my 2005 model quadlock as well ?

 

[Medic-one]

Some of the adds say "This item is NOT compatible with stereos that have the 6 CD Player built into the stereo." so i've had to look at see what the back of my radio looks like :

I take it this is not the one with the cd changer build in right ?

And what is the little yellow one for ?

 

[Medic-one]

This is the unit i'm looking at buying, that should fit in there shouldn't it

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

link?

 

[McGherkin]

Yellow connector is for the top screen and wheel controls. The other two are the ISO connectors for sound, power, illumination etc.