The continuing saga of dead Clarion stereo parts

DZDZ Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
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Some may recall the RBO discussion about dying Clarion stereo head units. Ours was all but dead last season, so I bought a used M455 head, hoping to not have to replace the head unit and both remotes, along with the hassle of figuring out speaker wiring and how the little hidden amp worked into the equation. The used head unit worked just fine on a first test -- totally plug and play, which was good. Then the display on the helm remote stopped displaying anything, but otherwise the remote still worked. We seldom use the one at the swim platform, except maybe to raise or lower volume or mute it temporarily, so I ended up swapping positions of those two units. Not an easy task, working blind with an arm stuck in through a hole, but it was successful. Maybe I can fend off the need for a total system replacement for another couple seasons!
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  • mvnmvn Member, Moderator Posts: 753 mod

    Yes, it's unfortunate that remotes aren't compatible between the different series of head units.  That's the only thing holding me back from upgrading to an M309 from the M455.

     

    Mark

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  • Rinkerbuoy62Rinkerbuoy62 Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    I just bought this a couple of weeks ago... Clarion CCUMRA1. I installed a M309 a year or so ago and was disappointed my two existing remotes wouldn't work with the new head unit. This adapter takes the 8 pin output and converts it to a 6 pin configuration which the older remotes use. I haven't installed  it yet but so long as the volume works I'll be a happy camper.
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  • mvnmvn Member, Moderator Posts: 753 mod

    Awesome, I'll check it out.  Thanks.

    Mark

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  • mvnmvn Member, Moderator Posts: 753 mod
    edited May 2013

    Looks like the only downside is that the display on the old remote won't show anything....but who cares.  The only thing it usually shows is the audio source.  All other buttons will function.  Looks like I'm upgrading to an M309 as well!  The digital signal processing capabilities when it comes to highly compressed MP3 files and some overly compressed SAT radio channels is impressive. I'll most likely be selling the M455 when I do the changeover (nothing wrong with it).

    Thanks very much.

    Mark

    Good,  fast,  cheap.... pick two. 
    2019 MTX20 Extreme
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  • upthemountainupthemountain Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
    Is there a way to test the Clarion amp.I see a small LED which says power protect and was wondering when this LED should light,my amp is currently not amplifying and finally the remote enable wire goes somewhere after it leaves the head and arrives at the amp.Any thoughts would be great.Great to see the forum starting again.Rinker 260 Valencia Spain Comcille is my boat s name.
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  • TsquareTsquare Member Posts: 47 ✭✭
    I have 6 M309's in stock and 8  remotes in stock.  The down side, the remotes are 8 pin.  I have ordered the adaptors, should be in by Friday.  I will test and let you know if the new stereo's will work with older style remotes.    Al
    Undercover,  Alswagg
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  • TsquareTsquare Member Posts: 47 ✭✭
    Well the older style remotes do operate with the new style stereo's with the adaptor.   However, the LCD display does not work.    Soooo.  I just ordered 6 new remotes along with harnesses and Y harness's.   That was a hurt in the wallet.  Al    Oh, I have 4 New 6 pin remotes for sale,   $100 ea Al 
    Undercover,  Alswagg
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