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Okay, I just tried to install a new alpine 9857R HU however I'm having problems getting the unit to work with the key out of the ignition. I have used the alpine loom and connected the yellow wire with the in line choke coil to the yellow wire on the the iso connector which connects to a +12.5v...

Okay folks, i'm planning on buying a new Alpine HU since my current Alpine one has begun to cause me problems. I've been looking at both the 9857 and 9855 units but am puzzled by the spec on both. The 9855 appears the more modern unit however the 9857 is the newer in the range and also has 4x60w...

Okay folks, I have a length of black corrugated tube hanging from the underside of the engine bay and I have no idea what it is for. The car is a 182. Doesnt seem to have any wire running through it and is hanging near the passenger fog light and comes from somewhere near the battery. Went to...

Can anyone tell me what the differences between the Alpine SWR-1022D and SWR-1042D are? I am looking for a sub for A V12 mono Alpine MRD-M605 amp. Cheers

Can someone please give me the exact details of the 182 cup suspension pack i.e. lowered height, stiffness increase, camber change etc as I'm having the same old problem with insurance companies. I thought that it would be better to be safe than sorry but most cant even give me a quote as they...

Can anyone tell me what the service interval is on a 182? I think it's 12,000 and one year on the first service but not 100% sure. Can anyone confirm this for me? Thanks

I am getting my bumper fixed under my insurance today and wondered if the 172 and 182 bumpers were exactly the same part code. The garage that im getting it repaired under said they were ordering in a 172 bumper. Anyone?

Had an accident in my 182 last night and need opinions on whether to put it through my insurance or not. I was coming up to a junction with a guy in front of me who turned right at the junction. He moved off and I followed him as there was nothing coming. He then stopped suddenly in the main...

Has anyone ever returned any Alpine product for repair? Im having problems with the internal amp in a 7894RB head unit and I will most likely have to return it to them for repair. What have they charged and would I be better off buying a new head unit?

I recently intalled my Alpine 7894RB CD/MP3 Player which was powering my rear speakers through the internal amp. They have now stopped working! I have tried the setup function which allows you to turn the internal amp on/off (PWR-IC ON/OFF) but my speakers now refuse to work using this unit...

I recently intalled my Alpine 7894RB CD/MP3 Player which was powering my rear speakers through the internal amp. They have now stopped working! I have tried the setup function which allows you to turn the internal amp on/off (PWR-IC ON/OFF) but my speakers now refuse to work using this unit...

I am looking for the colours of the speaker wires at the front speakers on a new Clio 182. I posted this question a couple of days ago but cant find the colours other people have suggested. The colour of wires are Front Right Green/White + Pink Brown - Front Left...

I am looking for some help wiring up my Alpine MRVF340 V-12 amp. I need to know which channels to connect my front speaker RCAs to giving a bridged setup. I am clueless as to which switch setting gives the bridged output. Is it the 1+3/2+4, the 1/2 or 3/4 switch setting?

Has anyone used Ebay to by a Road Angel 2? Heard some bad stories but wondered if anyone has found any good ebay stores? Was going to buy one today as I thought Halfords were selling them for £320 but they have put there prices back up!

Can anyone tell me the colour of the wiring for the front speakers in a Clio 182? I dont understand why Renault couldnt just use the same colour of wires once they got them inside the doors! I think they must have had extra wire colours lying around or something!

Looking for opinions? Looking to spend £100-£200 on speakers. any other susggestions welcome!

Does anyone know if the focal 130v2s would require cutting the plastic where you would mount them in the door cards? Im thinking of buying a set but dont fancy making any mods to the door card as I dont know how deep the magnets are. Also has anyone got a set and mounted them where the...

Can anyone who has got a set of these give me an opinion on sound quality/power? Also, would I need to do any plastic removal to fit 5.25" Focals in? Is the magnet small enough in depth or would I have to go for the slim range?

Can someone please advise me on what power of speakers I should be going for. I have an Alpine unit (cant remember model number but was one of the top range in 2003-4) which has 60W per channel output and an Alpine f340 V12 amp. I used to have infinity components but they didnt sound great and a...

Does anyone from the Glasgow area know anywhere that stocks focal components? Im looking to hear a set before I order them from the internet?

Has anyone who has done this used any good oil filter removal tools? I am finding it impossible to get in and loosen the old filter and wonder how I will tighten the new one up. I dont really fancy removing anything from the engine block and am unsure what I should be loosening from the tutorial...

Can anyone give me the part nukber for 182 mats that come with the car and cost an arm and a leg? Renault UK want to know! as they are going to supply me with the missing mats that never came with my car. Guy couldnt find the part number and said they were only availble from the factory.

I know this has been asked lots of times but I cannot find where to upgrade my status. I have gone to the main webpage to the members tab and find that I dont have a password! Help please. Cheers

Can anyone tell me how I change my username to one I already have? It would appear to have been blocked and Id rather use it than the one I already have? Cheers

Has anyone had light grey ClioSport mats from Justmatz? Just wondered whether they were very light and marked easily as im thinking of getting a set. Pics would be appreciated. Also wondered what was best, the deluxe thickness with a heel pad or the executive without a heel pad (as they dont do it)?

Has anyone else had any problems with a 182 and creeking from the steering/suspension when turning the car on full lock? Im getting a loud squeaking/creeking noise when turning to the right. Ive also noticed the car seems to skip a little when turning at very slow speed on full lock. Dont know...

I am having problems with the front wheels when turning corners or reversing on full lock. The wheels feel as though they sometimes skip a little (as they are obviously either getting pulled apart or pushed together) and make a small clunking noise when they do. Just wondered if anyone knows...

Can anyone give me a price for a 16" 182 anthracite wheel? Mine came scratched and Carselect need to know how much it would cost to replace/repair. To be honest I dont really want a repaired wheel on a brand new car. I also need to know the price of 182 mats as they didnt come with car either...

Just taken delivery of my new 182 and found that carselect mats had replaced the mats that are supposed to come with the car. Can anyone tell me what the quality of mats I should be receiving from the renault dealer as im worried they will just send me out cheap ones. Are there any differences?

I am about to remove the dash in my new 182 for an apline cd and steering wheel controller install and need advice on removing the a-pillar plastic parts. I have already remove the dash on my previous 2002 1.2 so I know how to remove all parts easily, however, the 1.2 didnt have the alarm...