What Head Unit?
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What Head Unit?
I've just bought a 2001 (y reg) 406 2.0 Hdi LX estate after finally deciding after 7 years to give up my 1996 406 1.9 TD Saloon which never let us down. What I find frustrating is an aftermarket stereo has been fitted to the new car and we would like to try and put an original head unit back in. (Did it inthe old car with multichanger no prob!) BUT we cannot find out what make/model it would of originally been and would it be multichanger compatible? If anyone can tell us please would be most grateful. Peugeot can only tell us part number and it would cost over £200.
Can anyone also tell us should the head unit be coded or Vin coded?
Would also be happy if the steering stalk worked with it. This doesn't seem to have a separate wire running but joins up with the wires to go straight in the back of Head Unit.
Please, please, please help. Any info much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Can anyone also tell us should the head unit be coded or Vin coded?
Would also be happy if the steering stalk worked with it. This doesn't seem to have a separate wire running but joins up with the wires to go straight in the back of Head Unit.
Please, please, please help. Any info much appreciated.
Many thanks.
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Re: What Head Unit?
Hi there,
Your head unit would probably have been a Clarion head unit, probably with a tape deck on it. Being an LX it won't have the CD changer in the boot by default.
You can get these head units from eBay but you need to be careful - they are coded, but to your VIN, so you'll need to supply your VIN to whomever sells it to you and they'll code it before they send it (if they say they don't do that, then don't buy it from them). Also, the Clarion head unit came in several different versions, including one which does not have a built-in amplifier, but instead is designed to output to a JBL amplifier in the boot - your LX will not have one of those.
I don't want to specifically give you links to eBay auctions for these because I don't feel confident enough to tell you which ones will definitely work in your car, and therefore don't want to accidentally waste your cash - but maybe someone else from here will tell you which one to buy.
Incidentally, the stock head units aren't very good; a decent after-market head unit really makes a big difference to the sound quality, even through the standard Harman speakers your car was fitted with. I bought a Sony MEX-BT3600U head unit with Bluetooth streaming audio/handsfree built in - very good head unit, big improvement over the stock HU that was in my old LX saloon and it's now in my SE Coupe.
Your head unit would probably have been a Clarion head unit, probably with a tape deck on it. Being an LX it won't have the CD changer in the boot by default.
You can get these head units from eBay but you need to be careful - they are coded, but to your VIN, so you'll need to supply your VIN to whomever sells it to you and they'll code it before they send it (if they say they don't do that, then don't buy it from them). Also, the Clarion head unit came in several different versions, including one which does not have a built-in amplifier, but instead is designed to output to a JBL amplifier in the boot - your LX will not have one of those.
I don't want to specifically give you links to eBay auctions for these because I don't feel confident enough to tell you which ones will definitely work in your car, and therefore don't want to accidentally waste your cash - but maybe someone else from here will tell you which one to buy.
Incidentally, the stock head units aren't very good; a decent after-market head unit really makes a big difference to the sound quality, even through the standard Harman speakers your car was fitted with. I bought a Sony MEX-BT3600U head unit with Bluetooth streaming audio/handsfree built in - very good head unit, big improvement over the stock HU that was in my old LX saloon and it's now in my SE Coupe.
2002 (D9) Peugeot 406 Coupe SE, 2.2 litre Petrol. Scarlet Red/Rouge Ecarlate/Rosso Scarlatto. Black Leather interior. SOLD
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
Re: What Head Unit?
Many thanks for your answer. Thats more than I've been able to find out so far. If anyone can guide us as to the model we need to be looking for it would be appreciated. Talk about opening a can of worms!
Re: What Head Unit?
Lxs Had cd changers,
Mine had one until it got soaked
Mine had one until it got soaked
- highlander
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Re: What Head Unit?
Mine didn't. 1999 LX, V-reg. Had precisely sod-all.
2002 (D9) Peugeot 406 Coupe SE, 2.2 litre Petrol. Scarlet Red/Rouge Ecarlate/Rosso Scarlatto. Black Leather interior. SOLD
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
Re: What Head Unit?
you wernt missing much then lol,highlander wrote:Mine didn't. 1999 LX, V-reg. Had precisely sod-all.
my cd changer went straight in the wheelie bin,
they suffer with Water ingress, ithink there in a bad place, they shouid of mounted them under a seat like any other Propper car manafacturer wouid do
Re: What Head Unit?
I digress slightly, but was there ever a cd player with a changer ever available in a D8?
1999 D8.5 HDi GLX - Sold
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
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Re: What Head Unit?
YES! My bro's got one!
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NO! It never has worked!
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NO! It never has worked!
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: What Head Unit?
oh dear
mmm, might investigate further
I don't want to attract attention to any ICE in my car, so would like to retain a standard head unit - yeah sad I know
I do however want to add Iphone compatibility
Thus "if" I had an indash cd player, I still have the option to play discs, but with the option of the changer in the boot, I could ditch it, and use the connection to connect to the phone
mmm, might investigate further
I don't want to attract attention to any ICE in my car, so would like to retain a standard head unit - yeah sad I know
I do however want to add Iphone compatibility
Thus "if" I had an indash cd player, I still have the option to play discs, but with the option of the changer in the boot, I could ditch it, and use the connection to connect to the phone
1999 D8.5 HDi GLX - Sold
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
Re: What Head Unit?
D8 exec, tape deck and changer both working 96 model :-)plod wrote:I digress slightly, but was there ever a cd player with a changer ever available in a D8?
1996 406 Executive XU10J2CTE
1995 405 GLX XU7JP
1995 405 GLX XU7JP
Re: What Head Unit?
plus one
got a exec that iam breaking but to get at the cable its a night mare as it buried under the carpet.
Re: What Head Unit?
if you pm me your vin i can find out what it left the factory with............................hopefully
2004 Iron Grey 407se 136bhp......Written Off
2006 Moonstone blue 407 se 136 bhp.....Written off
2006 silver 407 SW..........replacement
Re: What Head Unit?
Hi folks
Update on Which Head Unit. We've found out from the plugs that it must be a Pre 2000 model but still not what Make/Model.
Have tried to send Trem1 a PM. Don't know if you've got it or not. I've never been on one of these sites before and I had a problem sending it. If you could let me know please ta very much. Beginning to think its too much hassle but will perservere a bit longer.
Thanks to all for your input.
Regards
23sue
Update on Which Head Unit. We've found out from the plugs that it must be a Pre 2000 model but still not what Make/Model.
Have tried to send Trem1 a PM. Don't know if you've got it or not. I've never been on one of these sites before and I had a problem sending it. If you could let me know please ta very much. Beginning to think its too much hassle but will perservere a bit longer.
Thanks to all for your input.
Regards
23sue
Re: What Head Unit?
Que?Hangar18 wrote:D8 exec, tape deck and changer both working 96 model :-)plod wrote:I digress slightly, but was there ever a cd player with a changer ever available in a D8?
1999 D8.5 HDi GLX - Sold
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
2007 Mondingo Zetec - I seek forgiveness Bring back my 406
Re: What Head Unit?
didnt get the pm's its saying you deleted them before i got them
2004 Iron Grey 407se 136bhp......Written Off
2006 Moonstone blue 407 se 136 bhp.....Written off
2006 silver 407 SW..........replacement