Radio

186A
RADIO
Radio 86A
Radio operation
REMINDER: four geographical zones can be

programmed for the radio (FM and AM).
The Tuner has three selection modes visible on the

screen and accessible from the panel:
– manual mode (MANU),
– preselected mode (PRESET),
– alphabetical order mode (LIST).
Cassette operation
The cassette plays automatically once the source has

been selected on the satellite or on the panel.
NOTE: only the Dolby fast forward and rewind with

search controls can be accessed by specific buttons.
NOTE: the voice synthesiser or the car phone Mute

1 On-Off function will stop the cassette playing.
2 <and> buttons are used to change the configuration
and access menus CD operation (single CD)
3 + and - buttons make adjustments
4 Source button The CD player can play conventional CDs and any
CD-ROM audio tracks.
Four versions of radio may be fitted: CDs can be played in order or tracks can be chosen at
– radio + cassette with or without display, random.
– integrated radio + single or multi CD player with or
without integrated display. NOTE: the random function only operates on the
current CD in the case of CD changers.
The radio features allow you to:
– listen to the radio (four geographical zones can be Heat protection
programmed)
– display the name of the station using RDS, If the radio temperature is too high for it to function
– switch automatically to the best transmitter (AF), properly, the volume is automatically lowered (without
– receive road traffic and travel information (AT), changing the display volume).
– receive news flashes and emergency bulletins
(PTY NEWS). If one of the speaker channels should short circuit, the
supply to the amplifier will be cut off.
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Radio 86A
Code protection Configuration
The radio is protected by a four digit code. This code NOTE: to select the zone in which the Tuner is to be
must be entered via the control satellite or the audio used, press buttons 2 and 5 with the power on. Then
equipment keypad each time the battery is wait approximately two minutes. Enter the four digit
disconnected. code and then:
– Select the relevant zone:
Entering the code with the control on the steering ● America
wheel: ● Japan
to confirm a figure that has been entered, press the ● Asia
bottom key on the control. ● Arabia
● Others
Entering the code with the radio keypad: – select the volume control for the appropriate car
to confirm a figure that has been entered, press the model:
next key on the keypad (see driver's handbook). ● 0: no regulation
● 1: Twingo
If the code is entered incorrectly, the radio will be ● 2: Clio
locked (one minute for the first mistake, two minutes ● 3: Megane
for the second mistake, four minutes for the third ● 4: Laguna
mistake etc.). ● 5: Vel Satis
– configuration of number of speakers: REAR
Some settings must be made after the code has been ON/OFF.
entered for the first time (see the Configuration
section). These settings are preserved when the NOTE: these configurations are not required when the
battery is disconnected. secret code is entered after the power supply has
been cut.
NOTE: the code can be scrambled by pressing
buttons 2 and 5 at the same time as the equipment is
switched on. Then wait two minutes. Expert mode
To shift to Expert mode, press and hold the source

button for about four seconds until you hear a beep.
This allows you to adjust the following functions:
– AF mode activation (automatic retuning),
– volume control in relation to vehicle speed (5 for
maximum change, 0 for no change),
– activation of Loudness mode,
– activation of Assisted Tuner mode
– configuration of number of speakers (2 or 4),
– selection of manual or dynamic list.
NOTE: pressing the source button while entering the

settings cancels the changes.
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Car radio: General Information 86A
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
Configuration must be made after the security Press and hold the Source button to modify
code has been entered for the first time or by parameters.
pressing buttons 2, 5 and radio ON. Wait
approximately two minutes then enter the
security code.
Activate or deactivate the automatic
resynchronisation of stations (RDS):
AF ON/OFF using the
Select the tone curve appropriate for the vehicle + and - buttons.
model:
0: no regulation
1: Twingo
2: Clio Scroll to the next parameter using the tumble
3: Mégane wheel or the and buttons.
4: Laguna
5: Vel Satis
Select the curve for variable volume according to

the vehicle speed then confirm:
Confirm with a long press of the lower button on – SPEED 0: no regulation.
the steering wheel control. – SPEED 5: maximum regulation.
Select the geographical zone for the Tuner Activate or deactivate the Loudness
function: function: LOUD ON/OFF.
– Others (Europe, Africa, other.)
– America
– Japan
– Asia
Select the Tuner operating mode:
– Arabia
TUNE MAN/AUTO
Configure the use of rear speakers:

Configure the use of rear speakers:
REAR ON/OFF
REAR ON/OFF
Configure the list update:

LIST MAN/DYN
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Radio 86A
Volume control Self-test mode
The volume can be increased according to the vehicle The self-test mode checks some of the main functions.
speed. To commence this operation:
select the desired volume control by using the expert ● testing the speakers
mode (press and hold the source button until you hear The speakers are fed one at a time if you press buttons
a beep): 5 for maximum change, 0 for no change. 2 and 4 simultaneously. This is confirmed by the
display.
NOTE: check that the radio is correctly wired to ensure
that this function is operational. ● testing the reception level (after display of the
frequency)
NOTE: the radio is equipped with tone modification The display shows the radio reception information
according to the vehicle. To change vehicle type, refer when you press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously:
to the Configuration section. – 9 or letter: good reception
– if 3: poor signal
– if 2: no stereo
● testing the keys

To enter this mode, press button 3 and the on/off
button at the same time. Every time a key is pressed, it
will appear on the display. The mode exits
automatically once all the keys have been pressed.
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Radio 86A
Connector allocations
Black connector (A)
Track Description
1 Vehicle speed signal
2 Not used
3 Voice synthesiser signal (mute)
4 Battery supply
5 Aerial amplifier supply
6 Light supply
7 Accessories supply
8 Earth
Yellow connector (B)
Track Description
1 Display connection (track 13) or satellite*
4 Not used or satellite* Brown connector (C)
5 Earth shielding (track 12) or satellite*
Track Description
*If the vehicle does not have an instrument panel 1 + Rear right speaker
display, the control satellite on the steering wheel is 2 - Rear right speaker
connected to the radio. 3 + Rear right speaker
4 - Rear right speaker
5 + Front left speaker
6 - Front left speaker
7 + Rear left speaker
8 - Rear left speaker
NOTE: the speakers are connected in parallel on each

output.
The connector (D) is used to connect to a CD changer

(depending on the version).
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RADIO186A
Car radio: Steering wheel switch 86A
ACTION TRACK RESISTANCE

Lower button (E) 10/9 150 Ω Max.
Volume decrease (D) 12/9 150 Ω Max.
Volume increase (C) 14/9 150 Ω Max.
Top right button (B) 10/11 150 Ω Max.
Top left button (A) 12/11 150 Ω Max.
Tumblewheel (F) 14/13 150 Ω Max.
(1st position)
(2nd position)
(3rd position)
Button (sound off) 14/11 150 Ω Max.
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Display 86A
TRACK ALLOCATION 15 track grey connector
Track Description
1 External temperature
2 External temperature
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Earth
6 Lighting
7 Light supply
8 + Accessories
9 + Battery
10 External temperature sensor
11 Earth (radio track 6)
12 Radio on information (radio track 5)
13 Radio connection (Track 1)
Red 15 track connector
14 Radio connection (Track 2)
Track Description 15 Radio connection (Track 3)
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used
9 Radio control connection
15 Not used
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Audio equipment fault finding: Fault finding chart 86A
THE RADIO BEEPS APPROXIMATELY EVERY TWO SECONDS
The radio beeps approximately every

two seconds.
Enter the radio-specific security code.
No
Is the code correct?
Yes
The audio equipment enters CONFIGURATION The audio equipment displays CODE. Wait until
mode (if being used for the first time) and 0000 appears. Check the code and try again.
operates normally.
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THE RADIO DOES NOT WORK*
The radio does not work (no sound) when the

radio ON button is pressed.
Is the display working No

Check the radio power supply
(backlighting)?
fuses.
Yes
No
Is the fuse sound?
Yes
Replace the fuse. Test the continuity of the wiring

harness:
– + 12 V on black track 4,
– earth on black track 8.
No
Is the wiring sound?
Yes
Repair. Refer to the Wiring Replace the radio.

diagrams Technical Note.
Check the audio equipment settings.
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Check the lines from the audio equipment using

a multimeter.
Is there a short circuit No

on one of the lines?
Yes
Check the affected speaker using a multimeter. Replace the radio.
Is the speaker No
short-circuited?
Yes
Replace the speaker. Check the wiring harness using a multimeter

(insulation against bodywork and wire
against wire).
Example:
– pinched in door opening,
– damage by the electric window.
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THE RADIO DOES NOT SWITCH ON AUTOMATICALLY OR GOES OFF AFTER 20 MINUTES
The radio does not switch on automatically when

+ accessories feed is switched on or goes off
after 20 minutes.
Check that the system is operating correctly:

– Connect + accessories feed.
– Switch on the radio.
– Cut the + accessories feed.
– Reconnect the + accessories feed, the radio
should switch on.
Yes
Has the fault disappeared?
No
Check the + accessories feed using a End

multimeter.
Is + 12 V present on No
black track 7?
Yes
Replace the radio. Check the power supply fuses.
No
Are the fuses sound?
Yes
Replace the fuses. Test the continuity of the wiring

harness. Refer to the Wiring
Diagrams Technical Note.
(Eg.: fault with the cigarette lighter).
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THE DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK
The radio works but the display does not light up

(the satellite controls do not work).
Check the display functions not associated with

the radio (screen backlighting and temperature
indication).
Is anything displayed No
on the screen?
Yes
Check the radio display wiring harness Check the supply to the display (the fault is not
(yellow connector on the audio equipment). associated with the radio):
– + 12 V on black track 4,
– earth on black track 8.
No
Is the wiring sound?
Yes
Disconnect then reconnect the display. If the Repair the wiring.

fault persists, replace the display.
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THE SATELLITE CONTROLS DO NOT WORK
The radio works but the satellite controls do not.
No Does the remote

display work?
Yes
Refer to the display does not work page. Check the connection between the satellite
controls and the display.
No Are the satellite controls

connected correctly?
Yes
Reconnect the satellite. Check the resistance of the satellite on a

multimeter.
No Are the resistances

correct?
Yes
Reconnect the satellite. Replace the radio.
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RADIO RECEPTION PROBLEMS
Poor radio reception.
Does the radio scan Yes

without tuning in FM?
External radio fault

(transmitter
synchronisation).
Are there occasional Yes

gaps (< 1 second of sound The vehicle is in an area of
loss) in FM reception? poor reception. The radio
takes longer to find an Cancel AF in Expert
adequate transmitter. mode.
Does the radio Yes

crackle?
No
The vehicle is in an area of poor With the vehicle outside in an

reception. area of good reception, test the
level of reception (buttons 1 and
6 or the SOURCE button
depending on the model) of the
station concerned.
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Is the level high No

(9 or a letter)?
Yes
Check whether the poor

reception is localized or
permanent and on all stations.
No Is the problem
permanent? Without moving the vehicle,
compare the level with that of a
long wave station.
Yes
The vehicle is in an area Replace the audio

No
of poor FM reception. equipment.
Is the level
higher?
Yes
Check the vehicle aerial. The vehicle is in an area of poor

FM reception.
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Check the amplifier supply (amplifier input).
Is + 12 volts present No
on the terminal?
Yes
Check the supply to the aerial from the radio
(radio switched on).
No Is there a + feed to black

track 5?
Yes
Replace the radio. Check the wiring.
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Hold the aerial rod near to the audio equipment.
No
Is the level higher?
Yes
Check for bent or pinched wiring. Check the Replace the audio equipment.
wiring cuts and splicing (refer to the vehicle
wiring diagram).
Check the aerial amplifier connections. Replace

the aerial amplifier if all is correct.
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NO LONG WAVE RECEPTION
no long wave reception
Check the tuner configuration (geographical zone).

Press the SOURCE button or 2, 5 and radio ON
(depending on the model).
Select the zone of use:

– Others (Europe, Africa, other)
– America
– Japan
– Asia
– Arabia
Others America Japan Asia Arabia
FM band and MHz 87.5 - 108 87.5 - 108 76 - 90 87.5 - 108 87.5 - 108
AM band and kHz (long wave) 155 - 279 - - 144 - 288 144 - 288
(Medium wave) 531 - 1602 530 - 1710 522 - 1629 531 - 1629 531 - 1602
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THE VOLUME DOES NOT INCREASE ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE SPEED
The SDVC function does not work

(speed-dependent volume control).
Check the audio equipment configuration

(Expert mode). Set the curve control to 5 and
test.
Does the volume No

change?
Yes
The fault has been rectified. Check the signal on the wire using a multimeter.
The voltage should increase depending on
Reset the control to: curve = 2. vehicle speed.
Yes
No
Does the signal increase?
Yes
The fault is not associated with the audio Replace the radio.
equipment. Check the wiring harness and rectify
the instrument panel faults.
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LIGHTING DOES NOT CHANGE WHEN THE VEHICLE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON
Lighting does not change when the vehicle lights

are switched on.
Check for + 12 V on track 6 of the black

connector (with only the vehicle lights switched
on).
No
Is there + 12 V?
Yes
Replace the audio equipment. The fault is not associated with the audio
equipment. Check the vehicle wiring harness
(refer to the Wiring Diagrams Technical Note).
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186A

REMINDER: four geographical zones can be

The Tuner has three selection modes visible on the

The cassette plays automatically once the source has

NOTE: only the Dolby fast forward and rewind with

NOTE: the voice synthesiser or the car phone Mute

To shift to Expert mode, press and hold the source

NOTE: pressing the source button while entering the

Select the curve for variable volume according to

Configure the use of rear speakers:

Configure the list update:

● testing the keys

Black connector (A)

Yellow connector (B)

NOTE: the speakers are connected in parallel on each

The connector (D) is used to connect to a CD changer

ACTION TRACK RESISTANCE

Track Description 15 Radio connection (Track 3)

The radio beeps approximately every

Enter the radio-specific security code.

The radio does not work (no sound) when the

Is the display working No

Replace the fuse. Test the continuity of the wiring

Repair. Refer to the Wiring Replace the radio.

Check the audio equipment settings.

Check the lines from the audio equipment using

Is there a short circuit No

Check the affected speaker using a multimeter. Replace the radio.

Replace the speaker. Check the wiring harness using a multimeter

The radio does not switch on automatically when

Check that the system is operating correctly:

Check the + accessories feed using a End

Replace the radio. Check the power supply fuses.

Are the fuses sound?

Replace the fuses. Test the continuity of the wiring

The radio works but the display does not light up

Check the display functions not associated with

Disconnect then reconnect the display. If the Repair the wiring.

The radio works but the satellite controls do not.

No Does the remote

No Are the satellite controls

Reconnect the satellite. Check the resistance of the satellite on a

No Are the resistances

Reconnect the satellite. Replace the radio.

Poor radio reception.

Does the radio scan Yes

External radio fault

Are there occasional Yes

Does the radio Yes

The vehicle is in an area of poor With the vehicle outside in an

Is the level high No

Check whether the poor

The vehicle is in an area Replace the audio

Check the vehicle aerial. The vehicle is in an area of poor

Check the amplifier supply (amplifier input).

No Is there a + feed to black

Replace the radio. Check the wiring.

Hold the aerial rod near to the audio equipment.

Check the aerial amplifier connections. Replace

no long wave reception

Check the tuner configuration (geographical zone).

Select the zone of use:

Others America Japan Asia Arabia

The SDVC function does not work