sony at argos

[cactusbob]

I'm not sure if it is compatible or not with the Renault changer, it looks like it has the right connector so maybe. I don't have a changer to try unfortunately.

[UPDATE]

OK I found the pin outs of the Renault CD change connnector which are:

1, 2, 4 and 10 = GND
3 = SPDIF output (to HU)
5 = CD UART +
6 = not connected
7 = 12V switched (from HU)
8 = 12V permanent
9 = CD UART -

Doesn't look as though it is compatible because the Sony has analogue inputs for the audio whereas the CD changer provides digital.

Don't forget that it plays MP3s so you can get ten albums or so on a disc

[sideswipe]

Halfruads m8 , but be prepared to pay between £12 -£16 for one

[clembo]

hi all

i have a 53 plate meg with a sony head unit in already(not the one in question but older) whats this update list and if i get said cd player from argos will it work the steering colum remote

[cactusbob]

No it will only work in cars that originally had the UpdateList tuner fitted, yours is too old for that

[walibe]

You can however buy an adaptor lead for this aparantly to make it work but then again you can use the rest of the sony range aswell with the adaptor lead. The lead I'm told is about £60 though.

[cactusbob]

The adapter lead is for regular Sony headunits, its Connects2 part DRNS0003. This headunit does not have the necessary connections to connect to that adapter.

It is for CANbus equipped Meggys only, ie. UpdateList. (It will work in any make of car but not with the steering controls or display)

[joohn]

hi try ebay

[cactusbob]

Try ebay for what?

[bigjohn]

Got the unit from Argos, just as described, however I can't withdraw the current radio, it comes out about 2-3cm and is then held back by the rear left -hand corner, where I assume the connections are.

Am I right in thinking that I should be able to withdraw it fully so that I can unclip the connections and remove it. If I am right I suspect I'm looking at a session of dash dismantling.

[cactusbob]

Just give it a tug, if you have the storage tray below pull that out to make it easier

[bigjohn]

Given it more than that! the only way I could pull harder would to to put my feet on the dash either side! Haven't got the tray as there is a cd changer there & I don't have the right type of key to get that out, it feels as if a cable is caught or snagged.

Looks like a pain of a job to try to get to ity from above as the surround would have to come off & the Haynes manual claims that two of the securing screws are accessed after the radio comes out! although I can't see them.

A job for a day when I'm feeling patient & the waether is good.

[shinyautos.com]

If you've got the top unit out, you don't need a key for the bottom one,


Just stick a small scredriver in the side where the clips are and pull the bottom one will then come out.


Failing that just pull it and it pops out!

[andspenka]

If you take the glovebox out, it's only 4 screws, it's much easier to get your hand in the back to guide the wires and the head unit out of the slot.

[short1uk]

The only unit i can find in Argos is the CDX-gt300

£99

is this the right one.

[cactusbob]

No, you want this one: https://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/store ... ms=5004269

Don't worry about the one in the picture at Argos. Everyone else who's bought one has got the GT30RN.