USB / iPOD Lead in std head unit 172 ??

[davo172]

Done a search but cant find any answers :S

I have 172 2002 with std head unit and wondered is it possible to connect a usb lead or i pod lead up to it , and stilll work it all off the steering controls ??

Anyone done this or is it a non starter ?? :rasp:

 

[piggoy]

There's a few options fella although you cannot connect a USB mass storage device or a ipod directly to the renault headunit.

- I presume you have a 172, you may or may not have a CD changer under your passenger seat, but in either case you will have a CD changer connector port at the back of the head unit. The CD changer communicates with the head unit via SPDIF digital, so that is a possible point of connection if you use a analogue to SPDIF converter.

- You can buy some very good Alpine headunits these days
http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/products/details/digital-media-receiver/ida-x305.html
(I have one of these) which allow you to connect ipods and USB sticks and select the tracks using the headunit controls. You can also get this adapter
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ict-29-602-steering-stalk-control-adaptor.html
and corresponding piece
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/incartec-alpine-adaptor.html
which allows you to use your stalk controls with an Alpine headunit. There are many other cheaper stalk control adapters available on ebay but this one from CarAudioDirect has two major advantages, 1.) you dont have to dismantle the dash to install it, 2.) It displays relevant information from the headunit of the dash screen, so the dash screen doesn't just go dead.

Hope this is of help.

 

[Firas]

connects2 is what you want

 

[piggoy]

This is the connects2 analogue to SPDIF converter you need
CTVRNX001
from http://www.connects2.co.uk/

 

[davo172]

There's a few options fella although you cannot connect a USB mass storage device or a ipod directly to the renault headunit.

- I presume you have a 172, you may or may not have a CD changer under your passenger seat, but in either case you will have a CD changer connector port at the back of the head unit. The CD changer communicates with the head unit via SPDIF digital, so that is a possible point of connection if you use a analogue to SPDIF converter.

- You can buy some very good Alpine headunits these days
http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/products/details/digital-media-receiver/ida-x305.html
(I have one of these) which allow you to connect ipods and USB sticks and select the tracks using the headunit controls. You can also get this adapter
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ict-29-602-steering-stalk-control-adaptor.html
and corresponding piece
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/incartec-alpine-adaptor.html
which allows you to use your stalk controls with an Alpine headunit. There are many other cheaper stalk control adapters available on ebay but this one from CarAudioDirect has two major advantages, 1.) you dont have to dismantle the dash to install it, 2.) It displays relevant information from the headunit of the dash screen, so the dash screen doesn't just go dead.

Hope this is of help.

Thanks Mate

I do have a CD mounted changer std renault one (alpine) under the seat so can i connect it to there then with the right lead ? :S

 

[piggoy]

Thanks Mate

I do have a CD mounted changer std renault one (alpine) under the seat so can i connect it to there then with the right lead ? :S

I haven't seen or used the connects2 CTVRNX001 adapter myself but based on the instructions on the connects2 website it simply connects into the CD changer port in the back of the headunit - whether or not it allows connection of both the adapter and CD changer I don't know, so your CD changer might have to be retired.

 

[davo172]

I haven't seen or used the connects2 CTVRNX001 adapter myself but based on the instructions on the connect2 website it simply connects into the CD changer port in the back of the headunit - whether or not it allows connection of both the adapter and CD changer I don't know, so your CD changer might have to be retired.

That would be ok mate wouldnt need it thanks for you help mate.
I will ring em and enquire only local to me anyway

 

[piggoy]

Also try this one from connects2 -
CTARNIPOD003
This one might allow you to charge the ipod as well as play it. Similarly connects into the CD changer port.

 

[Gambler]

Also try this one from connects2 -
CTARNIPOD003
This one might allow you to charge the ipod as well as play it. Similarly connects into the CD changer port.

Is this easy to fit?