Used Volvo CD-changer or suitable non-Volvo but compatible for 1996 850

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bdealhoy@sympatico.ca - 07 Jun 2005 20:17 GMT

Just happened to notice the price of a new CD-changer at the dealer
(OUCH!!!! ... sounds of testicular retraction)

I'm about to go digging around for a used changer but would like a
reasonable figure for one in fairly good condition.

Also, since I can only assume that my car's previous owner had a
Volvo-compatible one installed (got 50-foot length of wire with the
right connector hanging off of the ront kick panel and dangling under
the rear deck), I'll go for anything that's plug-compatible without
rewiring.

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Doug Warner - 08 Jun 2005 03:03 GMT

>Just happened to notice the price of a new CD-changer at the dealer
>(OUCH!!!! ... sounds of testicular retraction)
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>the rear deck), I'll go for anything that's plug-compatible without
>rewiring.

Interface converters exist for non-Volvo changers. Here's one for
Alpine - Volvo: http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=304

Or, skip the changer and get an Ipod, and interface it to the stock
radio with these two items:
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?IDq7
and the adapter cable:
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?IDw9

Hide these items, run the Ipod connector to you armrest compartment or
glovebox and rip you CD collection into the Ipod.

If my changer ever fails, I'll probably take this option. No
reloading magazines..

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Per Rasmussen - 08 Jun 2005 06:37 GMT

> Just happened to notice the price of a new CD-changer at the dealer
> (OUCH!!!! ... sounds of testicular retraction)
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> the rear deck), I'll go for anything that's plug-compatible without
> rewiring.

HI
Try this
http://www.volvocars.co.uk/VolvoOwnership/digital_jukesbox.htm

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