Citroen C3 stereo

"torring" <torring.yugqz@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message
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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

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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[jpwattam]

People have mentioned having the ECU reprogrammed by a dealer - any idea how much they charge? Sounds like a 5 minute job but our local dealers are shall we say not the most customer-friendly.

Also I'm wondering how Citroen can legally make it so difficult to put your own radio into the car - has anyone complained to them?