Xsara Picasso RD3 what are my options

[Vuk1987]

Sorry if this subject was already discussed, I tried the search button but I couldn't find the information I need.

I have a Xsara Picasso 2006. with RD3 radio. I want to use more modern sound media, like usb or bluetooth or mp3 cd, etc, and keep my steering wheel controls. I have found potential solution on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/353575298448?e ... BM1Mjvqeph

but I wonder will it work with my car at all.

If anyone knows the answer, or has some other solution, I would really appreciate it.

If there is any kind of programming that needs to be done, I have LEXIA kit, but I would also need some instructions.

Thanks in advance.

[GiveMeABreak]

Some things you need to understand:

It will work, but all it does is provide audio via the CD Changer that was an option on the vehicle. As such it is limited to mimicking a 6 CD Changer, so you need to arrange MP3 files accordingly into 6 folders max.

This unit has no Bluetooth, but they do provide a unit with this feature - however it will require using a separate microphone as the bluetooth is in the Yatour unit itself (depending on the version you buy).

You will retain your vehicle steering controls for the MP3 tracks using the SD card or USB and retain volume etc, but the AUX input / RCA jacks are dumb. So audio from a mobile phone for example connected via jack to the Yatour has no track control from the vehicle controls - you need to use the phone itself to change track etc.

You wire the Yatour into the CD port. You may need to use Lexia to tell it that there is a CD changer fitted. Instructions should be included with the Yatour.

[Vuk1987]

Thank you very much for the information.
I will order it (it's probably going to take months to arrive) and I will share my impressions.

[Vuk1987]

The order arrived few days ago and I installed the device today. It works as GiveMeABreak told me, and so far I'm very satisfied.
Since, my car didn't have factory cd changer, I had to enable it using Lexia in BSI dialog and audio dialog, but that was not the problem.
The real problem was finding suitable place for it, since I don't think any of the Xsara Picasso models had it.

No place for cd changer there

I decided to place it on top of dashboard.

After deciding where it's going to stand, the biggest challenge was fishing it's cable through the inside of the central console. After disassembling most part of the central console, some drilling, cutting using soldering iron during about one afternoon, the work was done.

Thank's for the advice.

Best regards.