CD Changer compatability with aftermarket stereos?

[sonic_vi]

OK

so basically i want an aftermarket headunit but want a nice easy transition and would like to keep the factory cd changer active (for lazyness reasons )

anyway is there any aftermarket convertor for the seat cd changer?

I would like a pioneer headunit ideally

cheers guys

Russ

 

[TllEWL]

A Panasonic player will work with a bit of messing to make an adaptor (just a few wires to splice)


Don't know why no-one makes these off -the-shelf but I could give it a go if you don't fancy it.


There may be other options ..... I'll see if I can work out a Pioneer option

 

[sonic_vi]

A Panasonic player will work with a bit of messing to make an adaptor (just a few wires to splice)


Don't know why no-one makes these off -the-shelf but I could give it a go if you don't fancy it.


There may be other options ..... I'll see if I can work out a Pioneer option

nice one

that would be cool

let me know

how much you looking at to make one up?

 

[Ste]

Any chance of getting this to work with a Sony HU?

 

[dan__smith]

ICE SECTION

This is a sticky within the Modification & Tuning section

 

[sonic_vi]

fark

that sucks

 

[dan__smith]

Spose you could buy another make of CD changer, or get an IPOD compatible HU and buy an IPOD, or get a HU that takes DVDs and burn MP3s on to it?

 

[sonic_vi]

yeah i know i can take the cd changer out but it was out of sheer lazyness i wanted to leave it in lol

whats involved in removing it.

also how the hell do you get the factory HU out?

 

[dan__smith]

Head units easy! 2 slots at the bottom of the unit. Stick somethin flat and thin in both or get the proper removal keys from Hellfrauds (some have used jigsaw blades,spoons,screw drivers etc...) Make sure you have the radio code before you remove it though, unless your not bothered about it.

Aura Headunit Removal

That link will give you a bit more info too!

 

[sonic_vi]

nice one

i'll have to have a play.....when i can be bothered lol

 

[dan__smith]

Lol, I'm waiting to buy a new one aswell...

Found this aswell for CD changer removal for you...

Clicky clicky!!

 

[sonic_vi]

just bought a pioneer CDX-P670 from ebay, 3 months old and 40 quidish delivered.

I'll just hook that up lol

**DREMEL !!!**

 

[dan__smith]

Cool!

Decided to buy a Pioneer HU this afternoon after feeling sorry for myself because I'm ill

Looks good with the red illumination. All I gota do now it replace the speakers, add a sub and a couple of amps, then I'm done!

 

[TllEWL]

Found the Pioneer changer interface

http://tradeonly.raysmith.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=52_61_102&products_id=11921


Need to see a picture really, but I refuse to believe it can't be made to work



...and that no other headunits can control the factory CD changer is rubbish -

Pansonic adapter

So electricity can only travel in one direction down these 12 wires if you swap the plugs

 

[dan__smith]

Found the Pioneer changer interface

http://tradeonly.raysmith.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=52_61_102&products_id=11921


Need to see a picture really, but I refuse to believe it can't be made to work



...and that no other headunits can control the factory CD changer is rubbish -

Pansonic adapter

So electricity can only travel in one direction down these 12 wires if you swap the plugs

I understood it that these didn't exist! Cheers for sending me the link. Just signed up and will prob order one to test.

 

[TllEWL]

If it's got a bit of clever conversion circuitry, it perhaps won't work


but the Panasonic adapter (above) is made up of a straight wiring loom - find out which pin controls what and wire one up

 

[RobM]

Becker headunits have worked with VAG changers for a long time. In fact, a few months back I set up a Mexico Pro in a Polo GTi running with the standard changer. Worked a treat.

 

[sonic_vi]

ah well at least my money was well spent

the pioneer one is bound to be better because ..........it says pioneer on it......yeah thats it.........brilliant

(lalalala noone break the illusion lalalala)

 

[RobM]

Becker head units aren't cheap, so you did the right thing

(does that help?)