Clarion CMD3 remote and CDM4a receiver compatibility

[Guest]

Clarion marine receiver question, do you guys know if my CDM3 remotes will work with a CMD4a receiver? The Clarion site does not seem to have the info, at least I cannot find it. I am trying to track down a local Clarion dealer also. As I said in another thread, my receiver and amps got stolen from the boat so I am shopping for replacements and trying to spend as little cash as possible. As always, thanks for your feedback.

[chpthril]

What remotes do you have, round or oval? I'm 99% sure the round's will be completely compatible. Ovals I think will work, but may not give you full function.

[xpjim1]

I looked this up before somewhere and they were compatible

[Guest]

I have the ovals. Do you happen to know what functionality you lose? All I really care about is volume and mute. I am going to try to call Crutchfield and ask they too, they have the CDM4a for $179 and they have smart tech folks. I guess the worst that can happen is I buy it, hook it up and it doesn't work and I send it back. Or keep it and buy new remotes.

[xpjim1]

I know there was a compatibility table. I was going to do the same thing and the remotes were compatible. I have the same remotes as you. I have googled for the table but cannot locate it know. The clarion website will not let me sign up for support. I am sure it is on there website

[Guest]

Cool, thanks guys. I am going for it. I will let you know how it works out.

[mtnsmith]

I have one oval and one round and they both have full functionaity. I found remotes on eBay for half what crutchfield wanted.

[evil0ne]

My ovals work with my CMD5 just fine.

[jwanck11]

That is odd as I have a round with a CDM5 and there is no display although all the functions work.

[rushin]

I have a extra oval if anyone needs one.

[Guest]

I emailed Crutchfield with this remote question and while they did not know the answer, they did remind me they have a 30 day return policy so if the receiver does not work with the remotes I can return it. An interesting sidenote more than anything else and I am impressed with the thought put into this email.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your email and for shopping the Crutchfield web site.

We don't have any details about the Clarion CMD3, so I'm unable to confirm if the remote control operation is the same for this model and the CMD4a that we currently offer. However, Clarion should be able to provide you with more details on that and you can reach them directly by calling 800-347-8667. You may want to also check out their web site at:

http://www.clarion.com/

For another look at the Clarion CMD4a, just point your browser here:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CMD4...+cmd4a&tp=1721

As you are shopping you can find the accessories that you will need to get the gear up and running by clicking on the "Accessories" tab on the individual product pages.

And of course, everything you purchase from Crutchfield comes with our unconditional 30 day, money back, Total Satisfaction Guarantee. You get a whole month to make sure you have the right equipment for your needs. We even pay the return shipping if you aren't completely satisfied for any reason.

I know that isn't exactly the news you wanted to hear tonight, but I hope that helps. When you are ready to make a purchase, just click on the "Begin Checkout" button once all of the items are in the Online Shopping Cart. Please put my name, Andy, in the Special Messages section of the online order form. You will find that box on the last page, where you click on the Submit Order icon.

Please let me know if I can help in the future. Thanks again!

[juniors]

I have delt with Crutchfield on many different times and have always been impressed with there service I would always recomend them over Worst Buy