Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 00 3.0 24v Cassette deck fitting.

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Sun 10 Aug 2008 20:48
00 3.0 24v Cassette deck fitting. - steve9272
Hello I was wondering if anyone can help me please....I own a 2000 3.0 v6 24v espace,
I have just purchased a second hand cassette deck and surround which is genuine renault and fits into the glove box. I was wondering if anyone had any idea where the wiring loom is located for this (as top spec model I assuming there is one there allready?) I know the radio is under the drivers seat.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Thank You.

Edited by Pugugly on 10/08/2008 at 20:55

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Wed 13 Aug 2008 16:12
00 3.0 24v Cassette deck fitting. - billwill
Tricky isn't it?

They seem to have designed the audio system as if they believe it's the ultimate superbo system & no one would ever want to modify it :-)

I'd like to add a socket for an MP3 player as I found that the 6-CD unit plays only ordinary audio CDs.

For what it's worth, when I was looking ar the radio under the drivers seat (I found it impossible to take off the plastic cover over it) I did notice that the radio has an extra empty multi-pin socket on the front of it, which I suspect is where a cassette unit connects into the system, but I have no confirmation of that. There was no spare loom wiring for that socket, so it might instead be a diagnostic/setup socket.

Alternatively you might like to look UNDER the glove box, there is a large plastic shield held by a few small bolts which I understand gives access to a lot of wiring under there.

NB: If you engage the cooling in the glove box, you are likely to get LOTS of condensation on any electronic stuff in the glove box & ruin it.

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Wed 13 Aug 2008 20:26
00 3.0 24v Cassette deck fitting. - steve9272
Thanks for the advice, I found out today they also supply two different connection leads to both the tape deck and the head unit (either 6 or 12 pin) I now have the task of trying to buy somewhere a 12 pin lead...Regards steve.
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