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Hi I was wondering if someone could help. I just bought 3008 2010 and LCD Display isjust Flashing with clock And cannot turn radio one as it's like the no power to it and I think something be has been at wiring as this wiring tape all over radio wiring harness. I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem. Thanks

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Hi all, my EMF-C display is unreadable at this point and needs replacing.

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Only problem is that breakers and sellers on Aliexpress are looking for ridiculous money (£70-100) for second-hand units. As I'm quite frugal :-D I was wondering if it's possible to fit an EMF-A display (as these can be had for...

Hi everyone,

I just quickly wanted to document some findings I've gathered for anyone else that's curious like I was.

The other day I saw this video that showed someone retrofitting a coloured Type-C display (part number 9660954280) to a C5 X7 with an RD4. In the video it seemed to function well enough. But it got me wondering whether it would...

Hi folks.

I upgraded from an RD4 to and RD45 a couple of months back, and overall quite happy with it, as it gives the bluetooth connection that I wanted for phone calls and music.

However, one major downside since installing it - the FM reception is mediocre. The radio will, as the signal weakens, hang on to the station for FAR too long, to the...

my car Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi 165 FAP has a weird radio . Could you guys help me identify it .

So this radio :
- has USB port which can play MP3s
- it also has a AUX input. (aux and usb port located between the seats not on radio face)
- it also has bluetooth. I can connect the phone and output audio through bluetooth to car stereo....

Hi,

I have a 2012 Citroen C3 (1.2 PureTech) that I bough back in September 2022 and everything was great until earlier this year.
All of a sudden, music can't be played (no radio, no AUX, no CD, no Bluetooth). However, I can perform calls using Bluetooth (so I'm assuming the speakers work perfectly). Audio functions menu disappeared from the...

Hello,

I have Peugeot 207 2011 with rd4 unit and type a display, i bought used type c and rd45 unit, rd45 unit works with type a display but type c does not work with rd4 or rd45, only background light, so i guess i need to code something with diagbox. Can you help me how to code it.

I brought a Hertz H8 DSP a while ago and want to fit it to my Citroen C4 2008 using the original rd4 radio. I have already got amps and subs in the boot which are using a Sony mex N5100bt as a source which I installed.

Can the Rd4 be reprogrammed to use a bluetooth aux in adaptor from AliExpress? I use a tablet as my front end and would like to...

Hi All,

I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but to be honest it's confusing the hell out of me. I've just bought a 2012 C4 Picasso and want to add bluetooth support to it without changing the existing stereo. I know I can use a radio transmitter, but the sound quality isn't great. The car I have also has reverse sensors, which I...

Hi,

Hope one of you can help me. Could somebody check the VIN for my C4 Picasso please and tell me what radio option I have installed please. I want to retrofit an RD45 to the car (or add an aux adaptor) and wanted to see what my options are..

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

Thanks,

Andy

I am investigating which variant of RD4 and display are fitted and check what components would be needed to upgrade my 308 CC for RD45. The VIN is VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] .

I previously did not think it worth the effort, but had a nightmare day yesterday trying to drive across town while people kept phoning me.

I have a question. I noticed the Citroen C-Elysee and the Peugeot 301 both use an RD45, albeit with a diferit fascia. My question is, has anyone tried one on a 12 pin display? the aforementioned cars have a 6 pin display. I currently have an RD45 from a 3008, but I have some issues with the bluetooth, only sounds good while on MONO audio.

Ahh, the finishing touches. :D

As in the other thread, I've found the Type C display is complaining about a lack of permanent live, and I still have a microphone to wire in - as predicted, using the existing wiring is more of a pain than just making a new loom.

With that in mind,

Does anyone have the pinout for the Type C display? I thought...

Hello all,

I have recently become the very happy owner of a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso which comes with what research suggests is the RD43 head unit ( has USB/AUX; I haven't yet removed the unit to confirm). However, I would really like to have bluetooth functionality for handsfree calling and I know the RD45 is capable of such witchcraft.

I have...

Well as the title suggests, I am looking to upgrade my RD4 to RD45, mainly for streaming music throught bluetooth. Now, my question is, will I be able to put the radio front from the 407 RD4, to a RD45? The fronts look rather different, and I think it would look like a nut in a wall. Also, is the sound through bluetooth better than the sound...

Hi guys,

The factory rd45 radio does not show the callers name, when somebody calling me. After I press “yes”, on the display I can see the name of the caller, as it saved in my phonebook….

But I dont know before, I wanna answer or not.. :))
Originaly was a rd4 in the van. I swaped it to a rd45+screen type c.

Berilngo 2010 Van.

Thanks any...

Hi Gents,

I have RD45 in my C5, working fine with BT, but the one thing that driving me crazy is that every single time I need to change the source to Bluetooth, because it starts with FM radio.

I'm aware that this might be awful design (I had 2x Renaults before C5 and headunit always stayed on the last used). Is there any way to change this?...

Hello everyone,i was thinking of updating my android upgrade instal for c5.Original post where i asked for oem touch screen version is still threre yet i cannot edit it,and since someone asked to keep you guys updated should i decide to go aftermatket route that's what am going to do,and hopefully help someone in the process,who isnt sure if he...

Hi there ...I am newbie here ... I need help with my C5 audio system... I want to make a phone calls from my phone through the Bluetooth but I can not ... It seems that the 2008 has not got Bluetooth device installed on them even thou there is a phone button on the steering wheel... I want to upgrade it to be able to use the manufacturer fitted...

Hi everyone, i am looking to upgrade to a newer unit but I am stumped as to what to buy.
I have searched the forum history and found that it is different for specific cars with different VIN numbers?
Here is my VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] hopefully I can get more info as to what I need :)

Hello.
I have a 2008 C2 with the RD4 radio (with the 6 grey buttons and the TA/PTY button) and the 'Type A' Multi Function Screen. I've never really been a fan of the mfd as although it's fairly big it doesn't really show much without having to press the end of the stalk all the time to cycle. I would like to be able to have more info on screen...

Hello! I'm aware that most of this thread is full of rd4 to rd45 upgrade related issues, but I'm at my wits end and I'm not able to find someone trustworthy in my area to help me with this. I've recently changed my screen and the radio, more specifically type c v51.5 to type c v71.3, and the radio rd4 to r45. I'm trying to stream music from my...

Hi all

Sorry not been active, I've had an awful lot on my plate the last few months, most of it not happy.

Anyway, need some help please. Last night I tried to upgrade the stereo in my (now ex :( ) gf's C2 to an RD45 and it wasn't playing.
Installed the new (type C) display screen from a DS3 and that worked fine plug-play (nb: I've just realised...

I finally got around to getting a USB stick to work with my RD45 and in the process noticed that there wasn't too much info surrounding the limitations of the stick. And some of the info was either conflicting or didn't make sense. So I'm just leaving my findings here for anyone to stumble upon in the future.

- I don't know if there's a stick...

guys
i have bought an aux cable and connected it to the back of the radio.
it didn't work apparently i have to use the obd port and menu selection cd & aux 1 to enable the aux.

I was looking for a obd2 cable to usb and get hold of diagbox to do it.
But i just messaged this guy
and he told me that this won't work with diagbox.

Anybody know...

Hi everyone, I have a Citroen c4 2008 equipped with a type a display and I want to change it to a type c. I called a few local part guys near me who have a type c display and they have all asked me if the codes are matching so what do I have to look out if I buy a display like that. I plan to upgrade to an rd45 radio in the near future which I...

Greetings from Germany,

I have replaced the built-in RD4 with a RD45, installed a hands-free microphone and I am quite happy with bluetooth and hands-free operation.

2 things bother me a little:
I cannot access the audio settings (bass/treble etc.), the menu is greyed out.

Languages available on the device are Chinese, French and English.
I...

Can anyone tell me what adapter I need to connect my RD4 to a USB input please?

At the moment the cigarette lighter socket has a USB connector in it's place but the type A USB wire from this just goes up behind the dash and is not connected to anything. Therefore I don't even have a 12v supply to the cigarette lighter so no power socket for a...

My 2008 207cc has an RD4 and an EMF-C with v51.?? firmware.
Got an RD45 in the post this morning and an EMF-C with the later firmware is arriving next week.
Thought I'd give the RD45 a go and the first obvious thing is that the RD4 (and the loom) have White and Grey antenna connectors and the RD45 has just the White.
Connect the RD45 and the White...

Having got used to Bluetooth on my partner's C3 Picasso (it has an RD45) I'd kinda like it in my 207cc.
So firstly I considered replacing my RD4 with an RD45 but my multifunction display is only on 51.something so that gets a little more complex.
Next up is the 'Nomad' unit...
Question is, do I already have one?
My radio is griping about an F905...

Hi,
I'm sure it was asked many times, but i have to ask one more time. Is someone able to provide me with straightforward instruction / guidance to how to change rd4 to rneg in my 2009 c5?
Thanks,
obolikol

Hi,

I have replaced a radio in a Peugeot 207 with a radio from a Citroen C3. It powers up and plays the radio fine, but is constantly beeping every few seconds as it needs programmed.

I have an Autel that I tried but it can't do it, does anyone know what diagnostics will be able to program the radio to this car?

Couple of issues. C3 Picasso 2012 with the audio system and the 'Monochrome Screen C'.

Trying to delete the previous owners phones with 'Delete a paired device' and when selecting a phone it just returns to the main screen and doesn't delete.

Next, pairing a new device with 'Perform a Bluetooth search' finds my Samsung A12 then immediately says...

Hey there,
hello from newbie. I've been already visiting here for a while and been learning about my 2011 C4 B7 for a while, but now my first thread.

I've already found this topic here as well. Unfortunately, only after my action .

I happily replaced the RD5 (aux only) in my B7 darling with the RD5 L5 (with aux, usb and bluetooth) .
Everything...

Hi all
I'm new to this forum but have been reading this with interest
I'm looking to upgrade my Belingo B9 van RD45 to bluetooth along with the display, I have USB/AUX cable and microphone but there is what must be a microphone - factory fitted I assume - poking out of the drivers A pillar - looks like a small computer mouse but there is no...

Hi, so I thought of upgrading the radio but read on the forum that you can loose some steering wheel functions, is it just radio lever functions or cruise control / display lever where you can check mpg economy too ?
I have the dispatch enterprise 2014 Vin: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff], thank you.

Hi,
This is my first post here :)
I have a plan to replace my RD4 with RD45 radio (I need USB and BT). I already bought RD45 (version with black front plastic in attachment) from aliexpress but a little different version.

The first thing is front plastic... I tried to change it but it does not fit, the only solution is to break the plastic...

Hi all. I have C5 iii 2008 16v 2,0 lt engine. I brought it as used june 2022. Looking for aux in my Rd4 unit I see cables coming from connector part B, pins 1,2 and 7 towards the interior of the car. However no sockets for aux founded either in glovebox or in the box between the front seats. In the radio menu aux input can't be shown. Is it...

Enquiring for a friend. The said friend has a 2012 6 cylinder model. Is the Continental RD45 model likely to suit his vehicle.

Hallo Everybody:-)

I´m new to this forum. im the new owner of a peugeot 3008 from 2009

I would like to install at rd 45 with MFD to get bluetooth connection phone/audio. You can buy to whole pack on ebay in france (radio/mfd/microphone etc). before i do that, i checked the wiring.
The MFD has 6 pin connector and the new 12 pin, is possible to...

Hello and good day, sorry for reviving this old tread but this is beautiful
I got a question to ask if possible
I got a C4 Coupe with JBL Hi-Fi system fitted from the factory, with RD45 unit, bluetooth, usb and aux (i got it from ali express, works like a charm)
I swapped the front speakers with a better ones, I have a little bit of better sound...

Good afternoon all....I am looking for someone who can help me with my radio and mfd problem.
The MFD does not always come on when I switch on the ignition and it sometimes does come on. It might stay on for while or go off randomly for no apparent reason. It may come back on during the journey or it may not..
Peugeot 307 sw 1.6 hdi 2005 model....

Can anyone help? I have to manually connect my mobile phone every time I turn on my ignition as it does not manually connect. Is there an update or do I need a new head unit. Thanks in advance. :)
I should add that the unit is in a 2012 308....it's more frustrating than a problem.

Hi!
I have an 2011 C4 Picasso that came with a RD4 radio and no Bluetooth support which is less than ideal and would like to see if it's possible to replace the RD4 with a RD45. Most threads about this seem to be related to the models that have a separate smaller screen for audio functions while the Picasso has only 1 big screen. The current...

Hello ive been looking at getting a C5 X7 and as an hifi person id like to replace the headunit with something supporting android auto and bluetooth etc so i want to ask is this possible and if it is how should i go about it.
Thanks.

Hi , I've got a 2010 berlingo 1.6 xtr and was wanting to upgrade the small display screen above the radio . It is a red rd4 screen and was wanting a rd45, TYPE 4 or C (?) ,display screen as I am going to fit an android head unit. The makers say that the rd4 screen is not compatible with the unit but will work with rd45 .

Any foreseeable snags...

Hello everyone!

Recently I've ordered an RD45 from aliexpress for my Peugeot 207 SW (2013), but I'm unable to use the bluetooth function, because the multifunction display doesn't show the hands-free / telephone menu. So I was about to order a Diagbox to set it up, but I've read on the forums that the MFD software also has to be higher than V70...

Hello. I did the upgrade in one of the threads you linked. My research at the time told me that the screen HAD to be changed too, otherwise it wouldn't work. I'd like to link where I got that info from but it was a long time ago

Does anyone know of a 'Gadget' that will pair with two Bluetooth devices with one?
I want to connect my Phone and also a Music player to my RD45
Or is there another way Aux input?
Thanks

Hello
I have recently bought a 62 plate C4 Picasso which I am quite enjoying in a relaxing way!

While it is much newer and higher spec than any car I've ever owned before, there is a glaring omission - the stereo doesn't do bluetooth and I'd like to play music and make phonecalls.

The stereo in it is, I believe, an RD4. Comme ca:

FWIW, the...