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Advice on upgrading from a basic Radio/CD with no MP3 function
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Rock   
Tue Oct 25 2016, 05:40pm
Member No: #34500
Joined: Feb 28 2014
Location: Bishops Stortford
 Hi guys, I have a 2006 c4 Picasso, Exclusiv, and the radio/CD does not have MP3 written above the CD slot, so I am assuming it is an RD4. Here is a picture:

Radio-CD

In any case it does not play my MP3 CDs that used to play on the Radio/CD in my previous 2007 C4 Picasso. I see on ebay lots of Radio/CD units that look identical to mine but do have MP3 written above the CD slot (what model Radio/CD is this?), that start around £30.

Is this the easiest and cheapest route to get MP3 functionality from the CD player? Do I just swap the units?

Would the display need to be changed as well to see the track number and other metadata such as as song title and artist?

All advice welcome on upgrading my Radio/CD welcome, based on the following:

1. MP3 capability either through the CD player or via USB - Essential
2. USB and/or bluetooth - Nice to have
3. On screen metadata - Very nice to have

Cheers

Rock
BigJohnD   
Wed Oct 26 2016, 06:49am

Member No: #82
Joined: Jan 22 2007
Location: Hoylake
 Yes, that's the usual RD4.

You're best bet for USB and BT is either an alternative head unit (the budget and choice is yours - avoid anything from China on an auction site) or perhaps a Dension Pro BT.

There's lots of threads and FAQs about installation.
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Rock   
Wed Oct 26 2016, 01:19pm
Member No: #34500
Joined: Feb 28 2014
Location: Bishops Stortford
 Have found some threads, and it would appear that the cheapest and easiest solution is not to replace the head unit, but to fit a Yatour unit that converts the CD function to digital and allows SD cards or USB sticks to be used to get your MP3 playlist up and running, and with track listing, but not title/artist info.

What I am not clear on is that after fitting a Yatour device does the unit need to be activated by a dealer?

Would others agree this is the cheapest/easiest solution?

Rock
Biohead   
Wed Oct 26 2016, 02:35pm

Member No: #6049
Joined: Nov 05 2008
Location: Bracknell
 I'd say the easiest option would be to get an MP3-compatible RD4. Most sellers on ebay will also code it to your VIN for free, so no config necessary - just swap them out and off you go.

A Yatour unit, although giving more flexibility (and a better overall solution) will need the CD changer port enabling by a dealer (or anyone local with a Lexia/Diagbox tool).
jpbroad1970   
Thu Oct 27 2016, 02:30am
Member No: #45288
Joined: Jun 21 2016
Location: Rushden
 The other option is the RD45 with integral Bluetooth as I believe you can stream music from your phone and it has USB input, take some searching out but I found one for £45 out a Peugeot programmed chassis number with Lexia and good to go, the only thing to be wary of is depending on your vehicle age the type C display might need changing for the later one, mine did as I have an 08 plate, just sold my setup though as I have put navigation in.
 

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