Strange Electrical Fault

[eljeffo64]

Went out for a blat today and noticed my little display that tells you the temp/time/radio info wasn't working (blank screen) then noticed the radio remote on the steering column was dead too. Radio/CD working fine, everything else on the car working fine. Fuses checked all OK; took off the steering column shroud and checked connectors - all ok, popped the head unit out, all connectors ok.

I'm certain the radio remote and the broken display are the same fault but no idea where to look. A recent visit to Reno to get the aircon re-gassed a week or so ago would seem, logically, to be un-connected.......

any ideas greatfully recieved

 

[Trev]

iirc the plug from the sat control plugs into the back of the display ... (or at least one of the clio's did)

might be worth a look as if its been out before the retaining clip has been known to break

 

[eljeffo64]

That's a good idea - Was wondering how to access the rear of the display - looks like a lot of dash removal: need a guide unless I force/snap some clips!

 

[Carbon Chaos]

The display and the remote controls are definitely connected,could be a faulty head unit?

To access the display you will need to take the dash top off first.

 

[eljeffo64]

Such fun!

 

[PS CUP]

There's a really good guide over on Cliosport, if you're a member, showing where all the fixings are etc. it's actually very easy!

 

[eljeffo64]

Ta, will take a look.

 

[Rob Vox]

(from memory)
The stalk control runs directly to a connector on the back of the clock, there is also a 2nd connector which runs to the yellow mini iso connector on the back of the radio. I believe this is a very basic canbus setup. I may be a connector but they are fiddly buggers which dont undo easily so I doubt it. Possibly borrowing a clock or finding one in a scrapper may sort it though !

 

[eljeffo64]

Right - sorted! With a bit of trepidation I took out the dash (Fiddly but 15 - 20 mins work) Pulled out the clock connector which seemed to be in tight enough) stripped the display bit out had a poke around and a little clean up - plugged back in turned it on and it worked (as did the remote stalk). Put it all back together with no snapped clips or trim

no idea why it went belly up but at least it's ok for now - wonder if there's a relay connected in circuit somewhere that provides power ? would like to see a wiring diagram.

So for those of you worried about taking the dash off - don't be ( however there are better things to do with your time......)

 

[Cue]

eljeffo - how about doing a quick guide for everyone?

Been a while since someone's added to our guides and how to sections..