Usb Input Retrofit

[Richiejh]

Hi, I want to fit a USB port into my C5 to use for music. I currently have an RD4 with the mp3 connector in the glove box, I'm not interested in that so would like to connect a usb port instead. The car has a parrot handsfree kit so I'm not bothered about Bluetooth phone compatability.

 

Has anybody done this?

[paul.h]

Sorry I can not help but I have put your car details in your signature to save needing to mention it each time you start a new topic. You can change this by editing your profile.

[Marc1]

Hi, I want to fit a USB port into my C5 to use for music. I currently have an RD4 with the mp3 connector in the glove box, I'm not interested in that so would like to connect a usb port instead. The car has a parrot handsfree kit so I'm not bothered about Bluetooth phone compatability.

 

Has anybody done this?

 

I can't be too specific without your VIN, but the 'USB Box' is an available accessory, so would likely be connected to the CD changer outlet at the rear of your RD4 Head Unit.  Most of the Factory fitted USB ports (like the Navidrive 3D system that I have) have a dedicated USB port that is located in the centre armrest, below the diagnostic port.  This would normally be wired up to the back of the Head Unit.  So you would likely have to see what connections you have at the back of your RD4 first.  The RCA connector located in the glovebox isn't really that good for audio and doesn't provide any track information IIRC.

[Richiejh]

I've fitted my old dension gateway 5 from my wifes C8, she never uses it. It's given me usb, ipod, Bluetooth and phone kit but unfortunately no track information on bluetooth or usb. The head unit gives track information on my mp3 cds so I'm talking to dension to see if they can help.