Help With New Headunit/Stalk/Steering Control

[Harry311289]

OK, So im looking into fitting a headunit into my 53 plate clio, i specifically want it to have ipod connectivity, i also want it to work with the steering controls, Also How would i fit it to work with the onboard screen that displays temperature and time, ive heard about all these stalk adapters but they range from £4.99 - £100 so im confused, If i didnt connect it to the screen would the time and temperature still display? Any help is appreciated.Cheers :lolup:

 

[Darren85]

Not to sure on the display on the newer Ph2 Clio, I have a Connects2 stalk controller inside my Clio (2001 Ph1) and the display will illuminate and show temp and time and it also shows Renault but no station names etc.

PM Matt (MT Audio) he is the man to talk too, I have dealt with him a few times and he knows he's stuff!

 

[Emma.]

The display will illuminate and show temp and time and it also shows Renault but no station names etc.

This is true

 

[Harry311289]

Thanks mate, as long as it lights up and shows temp like you say then im happy, ill give him a shout anyway

 

[Harry311289]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_230695_langId_-1_categoryId_165626



How come this is so cheap? is this not what im after just to connect to steering controls?

 

[Emma.]

It just depends on what head unit you buy and obviously the right connections for the Clio. Iirc the lead I needed was £20 for a Sony head unit.

 

[Darren85]

Thats the harness that connects to the Autoleads Connetcs2 control box (That I mentioned above) for stalk controls, what you are looking at is a replacement lead without the actual Connect2 box

 

[Harry311289]

Ah right i see http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_808215_langId_-1_categoryId_165474 Thats the headunit im getting so id need to get a connects2 stalk controller that is compatible then yes?

 

[Darren85]

You would need a Clio Stalk Connects2 Box with a Kenwood Stalk harness for this to work yeah, as suggested PM MT Audio

 

[Harry311289]

Thanks for your help, ill give him a try

 

[Darren85]

Good luck mate, Hopefully the room behind the stereo unit is bigger then my Ph1! That was a bugger to get all them wires tucked in haha.. :rasp:

 

[gtt_jmy]

another one for asking MT audio, got headunit and all connectors from him, great service and he gave me a really useful tip of removing the bit of trim under the air temp controls (it slides off), that way you getyour hand up the back of the stereo and pull the wires (and th3 vre will be loads!!!) down, so the headunit goes back in nicely