C5 Mp3 Player

[KeithC5]

I have a 2005 C5 VTR with the standard Blaupunkt CD Radio head unit, I seem to remember reading that they also made the same unit but with the ability to play MP3s,

Does anyone know what model it is?

Where I can get one?

Would it be a straight swap or would it need to be programmed?

Is there another easy alternative that still allows all functions such as display and steering column controls?

 

Thanks

 

Keith

[seefive]

I have a 2005 C5 VTR with the standard Blaupunkt CD Radio head unit, I seem to remember reading that they also made the same unit but with the ability to play MP3s,

Does anyone know what model it is?

Where I can get one?

Would it be a straight swap or would it need to be programmed?

Is there another easy alternative that still allows all functions such as display and steering column controls?

 

Thanks

 

Keith

 

Yeah - the MP3 disc - compatible version turns up on ebay every now and then - from Blaupunkt in Germany. Would just need vin-coding in and should work exactly as per the original. It's still an RD4, but has some different letters that denote its MP3 credentials

 

No other option really- apart from linking in an ipod emulating a cd changer. Replacing with an after-market unit would be pretty awful, as you would lose control of the display screen and settings ( controls are in the radio) and the remote stalk would never work.

 

I'm looking out for an MP3 version myself, having just bought a 2008 C5 exclusive hatchback. Will let you know if they come on stream again.

[seefive]

Done a bit more digging on this one

 

RD4 N1 -standard

RD4 N2 -standard plus CD text

RD4 N3 -standard plus CD text plus MP3 disc compatible

 

N3 comes in at £308 inc vat plus VIN coding at the dealer

Not sure it's worth it??

[CE08LDB]

I got the RD4 MP3 CD Player in my C2 VTR. Its a god send saves me having to change CDs all the time.

[seefive]

Done a bit more digging on this one

 

RD4 N1 -standard

RD4 N2 -standard plus CD text

RD4 N3 -standard plus CD text plus MP3 disc compatible

 

N3 comes in at £308 inc vat plus VIN coding at the dealer

Not sure it's worth it??

 

 

OK I've done the upgade without paying Citroen prices

 

Bought an RD4 N2 MP3 ( looks like I got the numbering wrong) on Ebay.de (germany) - direct from Blaupunkt service centre on an auction - refurbished with 12 month guarantee for £98 delivered.

Had it fitted and vin coded by Citroen dealer - £47 plus vat

 

Works really well - list button brings up list of albums - select album and it brings up list of tracks to

select, or just let it ply through the 15 or so albums on the disc.

 

Otherwise exactly as the original - remote works, all the menu items are there. Wouldn't work with a CAN phone module, if you have such a thing. Not a problem for me

 

Just ordered another to keep as a spare (remembering that you really can't install an aftermarket unit due to the numerous menu controls on the radio - you would lose all ability to set the clock, auto lights, directional lights, screen options etc)

 

Only paid £65 for the second one - can't be bad