Swapping RB3 head unit for RD4 in 307 ?

Discussion in 'Peugeot 307' started by swebb99, Mar 9, 2007.

  1. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Hi,

    Is it possible to take the RB3 unit out of a 307 SW 2002 and replace
    it with a RD4 unit ?

    Is the wiring compatible ?

    I've heard that if it was possible at the very least I'd have to get
    my local Peugeot dealership to program the VIN number into the unit !

    Thanks

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Mar 9, 2007
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  2. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Or a RD3 unit for that matter ?
     
    swebb99, Mar 9, 2007
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  3. Hi mate doubtful as the rd3 unit runs off van comfort network .. psa,and rd4
    unit runs off can low speed network (bosch) so obviously they will have
    different mux interfaces on them ..mark
     
    markmtbanks via CarKB.com, Mar 9, 2007
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  4. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Hi Mark thanks for the reply.

    So the original RB3 runs off a different bus type to both the RD3 and
    RD4 ?

    Cheers

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Mar 9, 2007
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  5. Hi mate rb3 and rd3 runs off different to rd4 rb3+rd3 van bus ... rd4 =
    can bus ..hope this helps
     
    markmtbanks via CarKB.com, Mar 10, 2007
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  6. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Great thanks for that Mark it sounds like its possible to replace my
    RB3 with an RD3 unit then. Obviously I'd need to get the RD3 setup
    with the VIN off my car. Only reason I want to do this is so I can
    plug my MP3 player into the car without a cr*ppy FM transmitter, the
    RD3 has a Aux in from what I've read. Not sure if I do this though if
    the 5 disc changer will still work with the head unit though.

    Thanks again

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Mar 10, 2007
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  7. Hi steve the clarion rd3 doesn't have a aux in. Its basically the same at
    the rear as the RB3 unit . regards mark
     
    markmtbanks via CarKB.com, Mar 10, 2007
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  8. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Oh Mmmmm I'm a little puzzled now then because I've seen units that
    let you plug MP3's and Ipods into the RD3 but none for the RB3 so I
    assumed they were using an aux in port. Are they using the port for
    the multichanger in if so I take it the multichanger can no longer
    work and also how come they can provide plug ins for the RD3 but not
    the RB3.

    Thanks again Mark

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Mar 10, 2007
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  9. Hi mate,
    peugeot don't list a lead for it because it doesn't have a aux input unlike
    the rd4 which has two. As you are prob aware of ,it looks like some none-
    peugeot companies are doing this via the multi-changer input . If this is
    the case i would say the multi-changer isn't going to work. Sorry to be so
    vague , but because i work for a peugeot dealer i can only say from a peugeot
    point-of-view. I have checked as well on our accessories site to be 100% ..
    best regards mark
     
    markmtbanks via CarKB.com, Mar 10, 2007
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  10. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Hi Mark,

    Thanks for the info. It looks like companies advertising mp3/ipod
    connections for the RD3 hook in via the cable for the multichanger as
    I expected (so as you mentioned this will no longer work). However I
    suspect the adaptors must also work for the RB3 as it appears to plug
    into the same cd changers as the RD3. Connects2 provide both a unit
    for Ipod's and Mp3's. I'll buy one and give it a go when I get a
    change and report back my findings.

    Thanks

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Mar 12, 2007
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  11. yes please do mate, speak soon mark..
     
    markmtbanks via CarKB.com, Mar 12, 2007
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  12. swebb99

    swebb99 Guest

    Hi Mark,

    I installed the Connect2 and it works great :)

    Installing it just involved removing the head unit and cd player.
    Disconnecting the cd player and then connecting the connect2 unit to
    the head unit. I then used double back tape to fix the connect2 box do
    the plastic work behind and to the right of the head unit within the
    console. I routed the headphone cable for the mp3 down to the plastic
    box under neath the ciggy holder (i had to drill a small hole in the
    box for the cable to thread through).

    So now I slide my mp3 player into the slot at the bottom of the front
    centre console just infront of the gear lever. Plug it into the
    headphone cable and then plug it into power (12v socket near the gear
    lever). Select source as cd and I have tunes :)

    Thanks for your help

    Steve
     
    swebb99, Apr 25, 2007
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