Activating Aux2

[barnyg]

My car is booked in next week for the rusty strut problem & replacing of a seat belt.

I asked if they could activate the second aux port. They would like all the info I can give them!

Anyone have any extra info other than they plug in the computer and it takes about 10 mins?

I don't know what I can add.

[Mike5483]

I like the way you have to provide them with information!!!

 

Tell them they need to ask the car nicely to switch it on for you!!!

 

They have to connect it up to thier 'puter and activate it somehow. My dealer wasnt aware of this either and I still haven't had it done.

 

I think the Peugeot lead will work in Aux 1 if you dont have a CD changer

 

To be honest, what do they want to know??? I dont get it. They should be able to work it out themselves.

[Mat]

I was sorting out what will be done to mine when t goes in next week for the airbag update. I asked the service manager if he could enable tthe AUX socket so i can plug the MP3 audio harness in. He said he didnt know how. I told him that if he plugs in his Citroen laptop there is an option to anable them. He said he would have a go, if he can find it he will enable it.

I think thats a good start. So I too would be greatfull if someone who knows more about the process could post.

[kfk]

I like the way you have to provide them with information!!!

 

Tell them they need to ask the car nicely to switch it on for you!!!

 

They have to connect it up to thier 'puter and activate it somehow. My dealer wasnt aware of this either and I still haven't had it done.

 

I think the Peugeot lead will work in Aux 1 if you dont have a CD changer

 

To be honest, what do they want to know??? I dont get it. They should be able to work it out themselves.

Sometimes we need the information because customers are talking about things that are new to us......you have to remember that the average technicians experience of your car and the facilities are by 'fiddling' with the controls when they carry out a PDI.

 

As far as turning the aux socket on.......it can be done.....and as you say its accessed by our computer.

 

I'm aware of one having been done at our dealership.....and as simple as it sounds to do, its ok if the information your looking for says 'click here to turn aux on'....but it doesnt.

 

I know for a fact that every dealer has the information to do it......the correct person to ask at your dealer probably isnt the service manager......he wouldnt have been on that course.

 

I'll post the details when i dig them out.

[Mat]

I'll post the details when i dig them out.

That would be most appreciated

[kfk]

RT3 = Factory sat nav with slot for sim card on unit

RD4 = CD/Radio

 

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Only for Citroen RD4 - Ipod Lead/Auxiliary input.

 

Part number for lead - 9706AG

 

The radio has to be configured by your dealer to turn the Auxiliary input on.

 

They do this by changing a setting in the RD4 unit to Classic Mode (conventional).

 

If the lead doesnt work make sure the connector is wired as follows:

 

Black wire terminal 11

Red wire terminal 10

White wire terminal 4.

 

If your looking to change your radio unit the part number for the interface harness to convert from can bus wiring to ISO is - 947540.

 

You would need to have some configuration done at the dealer to tell the car it hasnt got a std radio fitted.

 

Hope this helps you all.........and as point of reference, your dealers do know, your just asking the wrong person.

[barnyg]

Thanks for that, hopefully it will be enough. As you say the service manager isn't the one to ask, he is probably just trying to help his techies - as it should be!

[Mat]

Yes, thanks KFK.

(I was only talking to service manager as he was the one inspecting my windscreen.)

[Mat]

To all those going to Peugeot dealers, apparently the 9706AG come up on the Citroen server for £18.31+VAT

[wozza]

.... I didnt have anyhting done to mine to say it hasnt got the standard radio fitted.

 

I just wired up the new one didnt get the part via citroen either. Just worked though nothing else stopped working.

[kfk]

.... I didnt have anyhting done to mine to say it hasnt got the standard radio fitted.

 

I just wired up the new one didnt get the part via citroen either. Just worked though nothing else stopped working.

Your a lucky boy then

[Welshguy]

Because the latest Citroens have mult-something wiring...you should be fine as long as you ensure the car is turned off while installing anything. Failure to do this may result in the car's electronics getting confused...attempting to find something (I.E Standard Stereo) that is no longer there. There have been cases on C2's where the owners didn't ensure everything was turned off...and the installion of after-market stereo's has screwed with the car's "head", making it go hay-wire. :P

[barnyg]

Anyone know if this - "Blaupunkt iPod Interface - 7607540500" would work in AUX2?

I am (still) waiting for a reply from Blaupunkt .

It appears to be for cd changer enabled head units. By enabling AUX2 does this mean that a CD changer would work and, by default, this thing?

If it does it would solve all my problems of getting my ipod working.

[kfk]

Anyone know if this - "Blaupunkt iPod Interface - 7607540500" would work in AUX2?

I am (still) waiting for a reply from Blaupunkt .

It appears to be for cd changer enabled head units. By enabling AUX2 does this mean that a CD changer would work and, by default, this thing?

If it does it would solve all my problems of getting my ipod working.

I'm pretty certain that if you were plugging a CD multichanger in that too would require programming of the RD4 unit to make it operational........its not plug and play unfortunately.

 

So i wouldnt think the blaupunkt connector would be plug and play either.

 

Maybe someone knows differently

[kfk]

Because the latest Citroens have mult-something wiring...you should be fine as long as you ensure the car is turned off while installing anything. Failure to do this may result in the car's electronics getting confused...attempting to find something (I.E Standard Stereo) that is no longer there. There have been cases on C2's where the owners didn't ensure everything was turned off...and the installion of after-market stereo's has screwed with the car's "head", making it go hay-wire. :P

Whilst i've not had any problems yet with C4 'home installed' radios, i've had plenty with C2,C3 & Picasso.

 

The problems range from issues with displays not functioning correctly, radios that loose memories due to wiring issues, central locking not operating after 30 seconds of locking, and cars not starting.

 

Now i cant see that the manufacturer has changed much with its wiring of the C4 unit, it still has 2 data wires that go to it to share information with dash and main computer and steering controls.

 

If you disconnect the radio the main computor will still look for a unit on the end of the wires. Sometimes it might hang and cause undesirable results, other times it will be ok.

 

My advice to anyone installing a radio is to have the old unit uninstalled from the main computer......it cant cause conflict then.

 

Incidently, connect either of the 2 data wires to a positive supply and you will more than likely kiss goodbye to the main computer, so its worth getting the right connector if your not competent with car electrics.

[barnyg]

Anyone know if the standard head unit can control a Blaupunkt CD changer?