Buying a phase 1 172 - please help

[ThereIsOnlyMe]

Hi all,

I went to see a lovely silver phase 1 172 yesterday, and everything looks good, but there was no cd changer under the passenger seat. Can anyone confirm that they were standard fit for these models?

If so, what are the options for replacing it? I'm guessing that Renault don't still stock them, so 2nd hand or an after market headunit /changer combo? Were they any good in the first place?

I binned all my cassettes ages ago, so a new headunit wouldn't be out of the question.

Thanks

Chris

 

[Revels]

I thought it was the Ph2's that came with a changer, not the Ph1.

But just buy a new HU with iPod connectivity and plug that in.

 

[fUbAr]

CD changer was standard fit on the Ph1 (they had a cassette head unit lol). It became optional during production of the Ph2.

They come up for sale on here occasionally for around £50. You need the changer, and the cable... I just sold both for £20.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

We do the changers at £40, so its not a great concern, but it would have had one from new.

 

[Sym0n]

Have you looked under the drivers seat?

 

[fUbAr]

wait... is the car Y697 HWE?

 

[Daniel]

If the leads there, just buy a changer plug in an job done.

If the leads not there its a pain in the ass so just buy a new headunit with ipod connections.

 

[fUbAr]

If the leads there, just buy a changer plug in an job done.

If the leads not there its a pain in the ass so just buy a new headunit with ipod connections.

Just a top dash removal. Can be installed in 30mins.

Saying that, iPods are the best option. You can get an aux adapter for the standard HU for around £30.

 

[Budgie]

I've got one and all the bits you'll need. PM me.

 

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

I have mine lying about if you really need one!

 

[Gray]

I also have one available LOL

 

[Budgie]

PMSL. Price war.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

PH1s had c/changer under the drivers seat !!

 

[ThereIsOnlyMe]

wait... is the car Y697 HWE?

I'm not sure of the exact reg, but no, it's a W plate.

 

[ThereIsOnlyMe]

PH1s had c/changer under the drivers seat !!

OK, cool. I'll check under there too when I go back for another look.

 

[ThereIsOnlyMe]

Just a top dash removal. Can be installed in 30mins.

Saying that, iPods are the best option. You can get an aux adapter for the standard HU for around £30.

I definitely don't need the cassette player any more, that's fo' sho'.