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It is common for the MFD to dim with time because the backlight is provided by a cold cathode fluorescent (CCFL) tube which fades over time. The life of such tubes is 10,000 to 20,000hrs. That seems a lot, but the hours soon clock up on older C5s, and that life rating is typically to half brightness...which is dim!. The CCFL tube is no longer...

So I've got a 2011 Citroën C5 hdi vtr+ Nav my question is simple ..is it possible to upgrade the car stereo and display screen to bring it upto date to use android in the car? .. my satnav is out of date and I'm having to use Google maps on my phone as it's more reliable. a new sd card with upgrade will cost about £100 and have to be imported ....

Hi, I changed the head unit to an after market android on my Citroën DS4 2014,everything went well until i realised there's no power on the climate control panel. I have triple checked the blue connector at the back and it is correctly plugged in. Should there be any fuse that i have to check or the board itself is damaged while i was transferring...

I have just got a second hand van and the radio was playing up so I decided to update the firmware but in the process the radio did its thing of shutting down every 5 min and then is crashed. now its frozen on the update screen and dosnt even go off when the ignition is off. I have attached an example of the issue. Please someone help...

Hi there,
I have a 2015 Cactus C4 82 hp

My firmware version is > SMEG5.2.C.R1
CD26050

My questions are:
1:Do I need to upgrade in increments to go for the 2016 version then to 2017 and so forth? or I can jump straight to the latest version?
2:Alternavt5ivly - should I just leave it be - and go for an Android auto wireless adaptor from amazon?...

I have DS5 2015 and SMEG v6.1.D.R20… Is there newer software? and if there is, where can find it…tnx

Hi there,

I have 2013 Citroen C5 e-hdi executive and I’m having trouble with my navigation system. It shows wrong location and “Satellite found : 0”

I have tried to install the full map and just Turkey map on the smeg+ (telegram bot) and it still same.

My vin number is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
I think this is about gps antenna but I’m not sure and i...

got pegueot 308 GT line 2017 sat nav showing area not mapped in bottom left hand corner can not connect to any destination just done latest mapping update no difference any idea,s

I've asked this question on the Berlingo forum (even though we have a dispatch) but didn't get any replies so I'll give it a go here. We have a 2015 Dispatch van, the enterprise model and the factory radio won't remember the bluetooth pairing with our phones all of a sudden, it used to work fine although it was still a bit of a faf with two...

Hello forum, i'm a new user of a C4 Picasso 2010 160 THP automatic. Just paired my Galaxy S7 with the car, all good, sound is good, signal good BUT no contact list. As i browse the menu contact list option is greyed out an i can't access it. When someone calls I see only the number but i did accept contact sharing. I can't call from adress book...

Would one of you kind people with proper Citroen access be able to tell me is my C5 VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] happens audio equipment with the separate amplifier, or it is a lower end installation?

The sound used to be perfetly acceptable but now the car is back with me, it sounds like it has blown speakers. Is there a difference between the speakers of...

Hi all,

first time posting on here so please go gentle !!!

Ok, here's the issue.

The radio on my wife's C3 has started playing up, BBC R2 just about works but fades in and out, all the other stations have gone to hissing.
I have checker the antenna and no signs of corrosion or breaks on it. I've removed the radio, taken out the coax cable and...

Hello,
I was thinking to change my radio into aftermarket android. Can you suggest me what is the best 7 Android for that?

Hi,

I’ve got a very original ‘95 306 S16 with the original Blaupunkt 3040 radio cassette unit fitted.

I’d like to fit a CD changer into the boot and have purchased a Blaupunkt A05 changer with lead. However, I can’t see how to connect the lead to the head unit.

From research it seems the changer is plugged in via the steering control port ....

I have a 2011 598Sw and about a year ago the sat nav/radio stopped turning on and all i get is a black screen and the CD tries to eject every few mins.. like it is stuck in a boot loop

Is there anywhere I can get this fixed? or is there an easy fix I can do myself..

TIA

Hi all,

Im having problems connecting my to 2015 Citroen C1 to my mobile device using USB.

I have a Samsung A23 if it helps at all. It also has Android Auto installed.

Upon connecting my usb, my phone behind charging but the radio screen never recognizes it. I cant tell if this is a car, radio, usb cable or mobile issue.

Would anyone be able...

Hi all,

I am an owner of Peugeot 508 (2011) 1.6THP with original RT6 head unit. I have the remote folding key (not electronic key for keyless entering / start and stop system).

Recently, I am experiencing a weird situation after installing an aftermarket android head unit. The lock and unlock function of the remote key is still functioning. But,...

Hi

Just got a DS7 crossback and pretty impressed with it so far! Can anyone tell me tho if its able to use wireless Car Play or is it cable only? Cheers!

I'm about to acquire a 2010 C3 1.4 HDI and want to replace the OEM radio.

Various car settings are controlled by the radio, eg. rear wiper action, clock and other things I don't remember.

Has anyone succesfully replaced the OEM radio with an aftermarket radio and if so, can you still set the clock ect?

I know there's ISO adapters and it seems...

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can help with this problem:

On a long journey, after about an hour, I get a warning on the sat nav screen that the centre console will shut down to prevent damage because it's too hot. It then shuts down, meaning the screen goes blank and the sat nav and the radio go off. It then comes back on after about 10 minutes...

Is it possible to get the satnav in a ds4 1.6blue hdi[ changed to a british system. it doesn,t want to take uk post codes

Hi...MY screen is damaged somehow...can i purchase secound hand one and just attach..or is it more complicated than this? TiA

Hi,
I recently bought a second-hand Citroen C3 (3° Series) 2016 (1.5 BlueHDI S&S Feel).
I've tried updating the touch screen firmware via the instructions provided by Citroen, by using the Citroen Update application on windows to prepare a USB stick. When I plug it into the car, it says that the version is not compatible with hardware and fails....

I have a 308 2018 and for some reason out of the bule the dab signal has gone really weak. I dont have anything pluged in or anything blocking the signal. Can anyone help or tell me what i can do to boost it with out taking half the dash off to plug in a booster.

Thanks

Richard

Hey guys, nice to meet you.
I got a Peugeot 206 model 2009 and i bought a new Android Multimedia Panel from China.
The thing is ( read carefully ):
1) When i installed the panel i grabbed my keys, got to the ignition mode and then, the panel turned on.
2) I passed the ingition mode and the car started working (the engine was running) and...

Hey everyone.

I bought my first ever Citroen, a C4 Picasso 2017 a week ago.
I use Apple Carplay every day at work and was really excited to finally have it in my personal car.
But, it just simply doesn’t show up.
Not Apple Carplay, not Android Auto, not even Mirrorlink shows up.
I’ve been to many forums and spent hours googling this issue but...

Hi all,

I'll preface by saying this is not my car, it my partner's dad's car who lives in NZ so isn't around to fix things. I'm just keeping it ticking over until he gets back, and it's a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus Flair BlueHDI with a smidge under 60k miles on it. It's purple, if you're interested!

Hoping someone can help me: I'm sure none of these...

Ladies and gents, for all those who enjoy reading a picture book (step by step guide if you will), I've prepared a treat ... first, how to install a myway (RNEG) navigation in a car that previously only had just a regular radio unit (RD4) ... the other is replacing a myway navigation with the newer emyway (RT6) navigation ... no Citroen Service...

I never thought about my old devices being still stored on the system and that the car would still be searching for them, but as recommended by Citroen they are all cleared now and my present iphone has been freshly paired . This was the possible cause of my touchscreen misbehaving I will just have to wait and see if it has cured the problem ( I...

Hi @ all

Got a Peugeot 208 2013er 1.6l VTi automatic (left side driver).
Vehicle registration number:
VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

The following errors come up:
A: U1F1B LIN FAULT21
B: U1F3E No communication with telematric ecu

Couldn't find anything by google. My autoelectrician doesn't know much about Peugeot cars.

Please advise

Thanks in advance...

Hi just wondering if there's any sort of DAB adaptor that can be bought or recommended so that it is all still integrated into the car rather than buying a DAB transmitter etc please?

It's for a C5 X7 VTR+.

As an aside, to upgrade to a NAV setup would it just be a case of plug and play and the loom is already there? Or would I need the extra...

As the title says am wondering if such thing exists.Think i read somewhere that it was available 2016 2017 models.My 2011 doesnt have navigation at all,so am wondering if i should try to find original one or go for android head unit.

I can connect my iPhone to my C4 Picasso via USB. When I do so, I wish to listen to Audio Books on Amazon Audible. If I play the file on my phone, it comes out the car speakers and the dash display tells me about book name, track info, position, etc.
Is it possible to pause / play using the car's equipment, or can this only be done from my phone?...

I have a 2015 C1 which I cherish.
Bluetooth connection is always problematic. One day it connects, the other it doesnt.
Whe it doesnt, I have to remove the phone (galaxy s22 ultra) from the list of devices in the C1, and repair them.

2nd issue, is I cant ebter any navigation or screen sharing app, although the user guide says it should work....

Let's talk about how to find suitable Android Autoradio for the Citroen cars.

For Citroen C5 years 2004 - 2008:
If the car dashboard is identical to the one below:

You need to buy a suitable 1 din dashboard kit, this is the dashboard kit that I recommend:
Then you can install Joyforwa single din 7'',8'' and 9'' android autoradio:

For...

Hi all. New here. I have just bought a 2017 DS5 2.0hdi (150). I installed the app on my phone and it showed updates available. I have downloaded them and when I put the usb in the car it came up that the updates were not compatible with the hardware????
Can anyone give me some advice on this??

Thanks in advance

I have a 66 place C4GP Flair

I recently setup the MyCitroen app and it tells me there is a touch screen firmware for my vehicle to 21.08.87.32_NAC-r1
Great i thought. i have used the Citroen update tool to download this upload and prepare a USB stick

upon loading the stick in the car it then says that version not compatible with hardware

if...

Hi all, I have added a subwoofer to my car and I need to get 12V to turn on the sub amp when the engine is running. I tried F4 and F7 fuses(with a fuse holder add-a-circuit), but neither worked(0V on the multimeter). Is there another place from where I can get 12V when the engine is running?

My VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Hello I have a Citroen relay/jumper with the dab unit it was working once upon a time now if I select a station it’s says station is unavailable only the bbc stations work. Dab works in the other vans I think it needs a update but not really got time to take it to the dealers? Is there anything I can do miss dab

Hi, Where i can find this for Peugeot 407

Good Evening,

Has anyone of you tried to install the Hi-Fi system on a DS3? (Subwoofer and Central Speaker)

I've already done the entire installation with everything original and I can't get it to be properly active.

When i active in the diagbox the option of multiplexed amplifier, the SMEG iv2+ gets the sound too loud and without the...

Interesting ad:

Looks like a Citroen-branded Pioneer head unit, a DVD changer in the glove compartment, and a separate TV screen with some kind of sun shade (wonder if that was a dealer option?).

VIN 9L559***
I wanted to do something similar and replace my RD4 unit with an old Sony MEX-BT3900U until I checked the cost of adapter cables for...

My 10 year old Peugeot keeps asking for navigation CD, is there anyway to disable it?

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone has an idea why my 2014 Relay continually speaks to me in Italian when all other language settings are set to English.
I have been through all of the menu's and ensured all of the menu settings are in English but when it comes to the Bluetooth voice it is in Italian ........ When I pair the phone, its in italian,...

Hi all,

Had a search but though worth a new post. My 2009 C5 X7 MFD is doing what they commonly do and becoming unreadable.

Looking here:

My Johnson Controls MFD is one of the better ones, but it's still knackered. Has anyone else dug into these units to see if can solve the underlying cause? Have seen mention of adding computer fans etc, but...

4 speaker radio CD player that came with the car and working ( apart from not liking some cd's ) untill it refused to work.

Power lead to unit ok, I inserted a cd, and it ejected it electrically.

It just does not want to power up as if the screen had died.

It's fuse is all good.

Wrong code problem it is not.

Any ideas ?

Any common faults on...

Hi there I own a 2016 Peugeot 308 1.6 GT line and just wanted to know where my sound system amplifier is thanks

Hi,

I installed an After Market Android unit to my 2006 Peugeot 407, Everything is working perfect except the radio stations are not clear (Reception is bad), Kindly advice me where to hookup the blue wire from the Audio Antenna (see photo), which blue wire of the Peugeot wiring should I connect to the blue wire of the antenna? thanks in advance.

Hello there,
I have a question about updating DS5 touchscreen software.
Using DS Update tool with my VIN number I get two updates - navigation maps (version 23.0.0) and touchscreen software (version 7.3.1).
Updated car navigation maps with no problem.
When I try to update touchscreen software it gives me message Version not compatible with the...

I have a Citroen C5x7 2009 updated to RD45 radio.
I know the radio is networked to EMF display, via CAN/multiplex.
When turning of engine, the radio over time will shut down due to economy mode being activated from BSI.
Is it possible to install some for of toggleswitch to the radio connector. In order to enable the radio being on without engine...