[exmgzr]

Looking at the latest specification for the 208, it appears that DAB radio upgrade is now a standard fitting on Allure models and up. This spec is dated 2nd April 2013 Version 13.

Anyone got it in their car?

 

[Sch0]

Let's hope my Allure comes with the upgrade

 

[exmgzr]

And mine, It is due for end May delivery so it should have it.

What model are you having? Mine is a 3 Door Allure 1.2 VTI in Rioja Red with 16" Technical Grey wheels.

 

[Sch0]

Same as you, 1.2 3 door in Shark Grey with the grey wheels and the glass roof. End of may delivery too.

 

[Harry Allure]

I took ownership of my 1.2 VTi Allure last week & can confirm it has a DAB radio fitted as standard, pleased to say.

 

[jasond43]

Now the web site it says the active now has DAB radio too can anyone confirm this


cheers

 

[Sch0]

Yes I can. The wife picked up her active on Friday and it had DAB as standard.

 

[jasonbetts]

Is it possible to see some pictures of the DAB radio interface?

Does it revert back to the relevant FM signal if DAB signal is weak?

 

[miffy93]

Would also be interested in knowing how it is controlled.

Ie is everything done via the touchscreen and the steering wheel?

Reason I ask is because i took delivery of my Allure at the beginning of March (without DAB) & have contacted the dealer asking about options.

Apparently there are 2 solutions as a retrofit.

One of them uses a 'plip' remote to change DAB channel, with volume control being done from the steering whee - everything else is hidden behind the touch screen.

Wondering how it is controlled if factory fitted.

Thanks.

 

[Sch0]

Factory fit is controlled jut as FM is from the touchscreen and the wheel. I'll get some pics today and post them up.

 

[miffy93]

Factory fit is controlled jut as FM is from the touchscreen and the wheel. I'll get some pics today and post them up.

Ok thanks.....pics would be good.

Am just wondering whether to get it fitted.........ht ething that will bug me is having to change stations with the 'plip'.

Any technical wiz know why it has to be done like this rather than via the touchscreen?

 

[jasonbetts]

Factory fit is controlled jut as FM is from the touchscreen and the wheel. I'll get some pics today and post them up.

That would be amazing, thank you.

 

[Sch0]

You just pick the DAB option from the radio menu
This is the view when you have the radio on

The saved stations screen

And the view when your in Fuel Consumption mode

 

[jasonbetts]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post - looks so good! I love the way you can save FM and DAB as favourites.

 

[miffy93]

I second that, thanks for the pics and taking the time to post them.

I'm still perplexed as to why the 'upgrade' or 'retro-fit' requires a plip to change channels.

If the source can be selected from the steering wheel then once on screen surely its just a case of either touching the screen to get the correct station, or using the thumbwheel.......why the 'plip'?

 

[Sch0]

No idea, you would think a software update would sort it out.

 

[jasonbetts]

Does the DAB Radio still have a normal external ariel or does it appear different to normal FM ariels? Just curious!

 

[NickyNoogle]

I've seen the two available options on the Peugeot website and am not impressed with either. It seems i will have to have a separate unit attached to the dashboard and then use a remote device to change channels. NO THANKS, if an integrated solution is not made available then I will just not bother and listen to the music that I really like on a USB flash drive instead. From what I read it is not a guaranteed shutdown of the analogue service in 2015 so I think I will wait to see what actually develops. Surely it can't be beyond Peugoet to provide a properly integrated solution. Ah well, goodbye radio.

 

[208_MJA]

Failing that wait for them to start breaking them on eBay. Already noticed some body panels on eBay

 

[miffy93]

I've seen the two available options on the Peugeot website and am not impressed with either. It seems i will have to have a separate unit attached to the dashboard and then use a remote device to change channels. NO THANKS, if an integrated solution is not made available then I will just not bother and listen to the music that I really like on a USB flash drive instead. From what I read it is not a guaranteed shutdown of the analogue service in 2015 so I think I will wait to see what actually develops. Surely it can't be beyond Peugoet to provide a properly integrated solution. Ah well, goodbye radio.

My feeling exactly...............don't want a big brick glued to my dash...............or a smaller brick that will be swishing around somewhere in the car.