Want To Install Sat Nav

[Guest c5vtr]

hi

 

So i've a Mk 1 Vtr Nov 03 with the monochrome screen on the dash.

 

I'd like to install the Sat Nav into it. From what i've garnered from the site its likely i'll have either one of two manufacturers radio/cd player installed.

 

1. How can i be certain which, am i removing some fascia or is there a code in the manual which will tell me which?

 

2. How easy is it to buy/beg/steal a unit and install?

 

3. for those that have them are they worth it or really am i better with the likes of Tom Tom, Garmin etc, not that i actually want anything stuck to the window tbh.

 

4. Can i go colour screen?

 

Thanks all for your thoughts and input.

[techbod]

Citroën C5 Key Equipment

 

X (LX)

Driver's and passenger's airbags

Lateral and curtain airbags

Sterring column fitted airbags

ESP

A/C digital - single zone

Alarm

Leather steering wheel

RD4 Stereo radio CD/player

on-board trip computer

Front fog lights

Elektric rear windows

 

SX(VTR)

Automatic wipers

Central rear armrests

A/C digital - dual zone

Cruise control

Navidrive

 

VTX

bluetooth

 

VTX+

navidrive

 

Exclusive

Electic front seats

Parking assistance pack

Xenon dual function directional headlamps

Tyre pressure warnings

Hydractive 3 with sport function

 

Optional equipment

NaviDrive pack(radio/CD player, Phone, Colour Satellite Navigation)

MP3 Player ( not compatible with NaviDrive )

BlueTooth system ( not compatible with NaviDrive )

LDWD - lane departure warning system

[Guest c5vtr]

ok techbod my man i think i see what ur trying to do here but

 

My Vtr

 

..auto wipers/lights - check

...central armrest - nope, individual armrest driver + passenger

... a/c dual zone - nope, single zone

... cruise control - nope, overspeed control only

... navidrive - nope, assuming u mean sat nav, and the reason for this post.

 

also 16" alloys and boot spoiler

 

however, i do match all the spec for the Lx spec u mention.

 

So let us carry on, what do my answers tell you.

 

Cheers

Citroën C5 Key Equipment

 

X (LX)

Driver's and passenger's airbags

Lateral and curtain airbags

Sterring column fitted airbags

ESP

A/C digital - single zone

Alarm

Leather steering wheel

RD4 Stereo radio CD/player

on-board trip computer

Front fog lights

Elektric rear windows

 

SX(VTR)

Automatic wipers

Central rear armrests

A/C digital - dual zone

Cruise control

Navidrive

 

VTX

bluetooth

 

VTX+

navidrive

 

Exclusive

Electic front seats

Parking assistance pack

Xenon dual function directional headlamps

Tyre pressure warnings

Hydractive 3 with sport function

 

Optional equipment

NaviDrive pack(radio/CD player, Phone, Colour Satellite Navigation)

MP3 Player ( not compatible with NaviDrive )

BlueTooth system ( not compatible with NaviDrive )

LDWD - lane departure warning system

[techbod]

that was an extract of whats on the cars and I was pointing out the options so your VTR should be able to upgrade but I doubt it will be cheap, anything can be added if you have the cash ;)

 

navidrive is way more complicated than sat nav

 

http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/TECHNOLOG...FORT/NAVIDRIVE/

[Guest c5vtr]

that was an extract of whats on the cars and I was pointing out the options so your VTR should be able to upgrade but I doubt it will be cheap, anything can be added if you have the cash ;)

 

navidrive is way more complicated than sat nav

 

http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/TECHNOLOG...FORT/NAVIDRIVE/

 

Ah i'm with you now, the sat nav and perhaps an ipod connection are the only upgrades i'd like to achieve.

 

perhaps i'm being simplistic but from what i understand the sat nav for my vtr is simply a unit that plugs into the car, rhs of the steering wheel containing the cd(s) with the maps on them, i would have thought in themselves they'd have been easy enough to get a hold of?

[seefive]

hi

 

So i've a Mk 1 Vtr Nov 03 with the monochrome screen on the dash.

 

I'd like to install the Sat Nav into it. From what i've garnered from the site its likely i'll have either one of two manufacturers radio/cd player installed.

 

1. How can i be certain which, am i removing some fascia or is there a code in the manual which will tell me which?

 

2. How easy is it to buy/beg/steal a unit and install?

 

3. for those that have them are they worth it or really am i better with the likes of Tom Tom, Garmin etc, not that i actually want anything stuck to the window tbh.

 

4. Can i go colour screen?

 

Thanks all for your thoughts and input.

 

The simplest way to find out which unit you have is to remove it and read the label. Prise off the curved trims either side of the radio and undo the torx screws, then simply pull it forward. You can remove it completely without worrying about the code - it's hard coded to your car.

It's probably made by Clarion, but I don't know what the sat nav upgrade path is. I'm certain you can't get colour without changing the whole dash and installing the larger display

 

I can tell you that I use a Navman and it works fine. Depending on the weather it can take a few minutes to get a GPS fix, but once connected it never loses the signal. I've done journeys of 200 miles with no problems. I have a power socket extension lead from the rear outlet running under the carpet and inside the door surround trim, delivering a socket connection on top of the dashboard, so I can connect with no unsightly trailing wires. I have the unit on the bottom right hand corner of the screen, so it's easy to reach

 

For £100 ish you get a decent size colour screen, multiple display options, and no need for irritating voice prompts - you just turn her down and listen to the radio unhindered.

 

Personally I wouldn't consider the Citroen monochrome version..

[800jimbo]

I have the VDO Citroen sat nav in mine and I prefer to use a Tomtom - it is much, much better than the factory installed sat nav and is much easier and cheaper to keep up-to-date.

 

The only problem is getting a signal through the windscreen - mine does manage it but can get a bit intermittent under trees.

 

I really wouldn't waste the money on retro-fitting any factory system. That said, I do use the other information systems you get with the colour display.