Clarion CD Series

One of the standout features of the Nissan Figaro is its original 1991 Clarion Radio/CD and Tape player. The unit was specifically designed for Nissan by Clarion and for use in Japan only.

This means that if you own a Nissan Figaro outside of Japan, you may encounter difficulties in using the original radio due to frequency differences and band limitations. The radio’s frequency range and band settings are tailored specifically for the Japanese market, making it challenging to tune into local stations in other countries.

In this series, you can read about how you can upgrade the unit by adding an FM Band Expander Conversion which will allow you to listen to FM. There is also Bluetooth Functionality which means you can connect your smartphone to the unit.

We have also published repair contact details allowing you to get the unit repaired too.

Clarion - CD/Tape/Radio Upgrade & Repair Service

The original unit. The radio dial is replaced with a digital face plate (see above). Original buttons are used to control all the new features of the upgraded radio. The Figaro was supplied with a Clarion CD/Tape Player/Radio (an option at the time) when it was sold in… Read More

Published on 2nd February 2024

Clarion – Knob Replacements

The two knobs on the Clarion unit can become cracked over time due to age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the spindle and fall off! These items have been manufactured to look the same as the original but with a lighter colour using a 3d… Read More

Published on 27th January 2023

Clarion - CD/Tape/Radio wiring diagram

With the Clarion unit now over 30 years old, the electronics and wiring can become problematic. Often the unit may stop working completely but before you think it’s faulty, this could be down to the connections at the back of the unit. How to check the connections? Remove the… Read More

Published on 7th January 2022

Clarion - CD/Tape/Radio, Phone Pairing Video

One of our most often asked questions about using the upgraded Clarion CD/Radio is about how to pair your phone via Bluetooth. This short video guide shows you how to do this, plus how to delete any previous pairings.  Also, see the video on the controls –… Read More

Published on 3rd December 2021

Clarion - Audio Upgrade

Words and Pictures by Member Prem Reynolds – December 2020 Having upgraded the door speakers to Hertz and the head unit to 3+ I still wasn’t happy with the sound in the car. Much better than the original speakers without a doubt but I wanted to really cut down the… Read More

Published on 29th December 2020

Clarion - CD/Tape/Radio, User Video

Those of you familiar with Figaro’s original car stereos will be delighted to learn that Clarion has developed a sophisticated CD/Radio for the Figgy that addresses some of the originality failing features. Many of our recent refurbishments have included a new Clarion CD/Radio system that combines CDs and MP3s with… Read More