If you have an early production 1999 or any earlier year, you must have the in-dash cassette. Otherwise, you can add the Delco 12 disc changer to either the in-dash CD or cassette.

My factory radio can control a changer but I do not have a changer hooked up to it. Can I input my MP3 player through the CD changer port of my existing radio? About SoundGate providing technical information to consumers I'm having a problem hooking up the stereo in my car. Can SoundGate help me by giving me wire colors, etc.? About noise in an automotive sound system I had a new system installed in my car and now I've got a whining type noise coming out of the speakers.

The ones that can control a CD changer are made by Panasonic for VW. The VW changer is also made by Panasonic for VW. The head unit will only control the VW changer -- it won't control other Panasonic changers. In other words, you are stuck with VWs changer.

Can I play MP3 encoded discs in my new aftermarket CD changer? About connecting factory changers to aftermarket recievers or CD players The factory radio in my car has a problem and I want to put in a new aftermarket receiver or CD player. Can I connect my existing factory CD changer to an aftermarket receiver or CD player? About adding auxillary sources (MP3, DVD, etc) to factory radios

You can buy one with your new Beetle. Cost: between $350 and $700, depending on the dealer. The list price on the changer and mounting bracket is $345. Installation is not an issue. You can buy your Beetle w/o the CD player and then buy the CD changer from the dealer or an aftermarket source (see below). If you buy from the dealer, they can do the installation for you. If you buy elsewhere, you can do the installation yourself or pay an independent car audio installer to do it for you.

If you have a 1995-1996 radio with the cassette player only, it is relatively painless to add a CD-changer, and allow the stock head unit to control it. The CD player radio will not control the CD changer. Also, '94 radios were different and cannot control a CD changer. If you are looking to buy a changer, contact World Parts or call Speedometer Services in Georgia (1-800-241-2385) to get the stock factory changer for dealer cost (currently about $410).

Because it's a great way to increase musical detail, dynamic range, and volume, adding a power amplifier is an extremely popular factory system upgrade. And when the weather gets warm, even more people tell us they're looking for a system that can deliver roll-down-the-windows volume. But your factory radio poses a challenge. It usually doesn't offer preamp outputs.

This is a great question. There are several factors to take into account when deciding between these 2 choices. Does your current radio work well and have sufficient power and features? Do you switch between discs often? Do you like the "look" of your dashboard with the factory radio versus replacing it with a CD radio. CD changer provides you an easy way to switch between discs while driving. An aftermarket CD radio typically provides power and features not found in factory radios.

New modules are being developed on a regular basis. Check back each month to see which new vehicles are iCruze capable.

From the driver's side, roll both windows all the way up and down to see if the one-touch feature is working and to make sure they roll all the way into the door panel. The glass should not stick up at all when the window is all the way down and they should travel at the same speed.

A DVD or CD changer can play only one DVD movie or audio CD at a time, and it is generally dedicated to one play-back zone in the home. The Kaleidescape System is based on hard-disk technology, which provides very fast, random access to your entire content collection, and makes it possible to use the system simultaneously from multiple play-back zones.

Not too close to the subs ! the vibration will make the CD player skip at louder volumes which happened to me. Place it firmly onto the chassis either in your trunk or some other hidden place, but easely accessible. There are two way you can go, Analog or Digital. Analog requires that big thick chord provided with the CD changer to be fed through the center console, under the carped at the rear hump, under the rear seat, and into the trunk. Digitally, an optical cable needs to be added.

Amplifiers can be added to virtually any system. What makes the addition of amplifiers successful is the use of the correct interface. The industry calls these interfaces line output converters, or 'LOC's', for short. Type 1 line output converters are defined as those that are added to the system after the existing amplification stage. The existing amplifier can be the one built into the radio that directly drives the speakers, or can be an amplifier mounted somewhere else in the vehicle.

In some cases. Most vehicles, with integrated in-dash CD changers (all one unit) typically are NOT compatible because there are no options for an additional external CD changer, therefore there is no place to plug in iCruze. If your vehicle does have an option for an additional external CD changer (i.e. trunk mount), or your vehicle has a separate in-dash CD changer mounted in a separate slot from your main stereo, and can be unplugged in favor of an additional external CD changer (i.e.

Many factory head units these days have the ability to control a remotely mounted cd changer. Generally, the head will have a button labelled "CD" to switch sources to the external changer. In this mode either the radio preset buttons and/or the tuner up/down buttons will control which CD and/or track is playing. Check your car's manual to make sure your head can control a changer and how the buttons work.

Today's vehicles are more complex both in dash design and wiring. Individuals possessing the appropriate tools and electrical knowledge could install their radio. Airbags, on board computers, and delicate dash bezels can be damaged if the proper tools and steps are not taken during the installation. Repairs can cost way more than a radio installation from a qualified dealer.

quot;This was Ford factory install 6 disc CD changer. The entire assembly (CD Player & mounting bracket) would not fit in the DU-HA. This was because the main bracket had additional flanges riveted onto the sides. Their purpose was largely cosmetic... to cover the mounting feet and cut carpet, but also perhaps provide some protection to the mounting bolts.

There is no third party CD compatible to the M-B head unit (Panasonic) available yet. When it becomes available, a swin out bracket is also required in order to mount the CD Changer. Some owners have taken the approach of replacing the factory head unit with a third party head unit and CD Changer together while still paying less than the M-B CD changer listed for $799.

No, the reason is, the Sony CD changer does not pass the remote key commands out to the Control jack where it is needed to program the WP200e features. You can check out our new hard disk MP3 player that emulates the Pioneer changer and works well with the WP200e.

No. Manufacturers do a terrific job of isolating the CD mechanism so that road vibrations and bumps do not affect CD performance.

This is a terrific question as there are many choices regarding CD changers and what they connect to. Direct to factory radio: Some factory radios have CD changer controls built in. The radio will have a CD, Changer, or Aux button on the face or you can refer to your vehicle owner's manual to confirm this. Acura, Chrysler, and Mercedes are the most common although many factory radios from other auto manufacturers have a CD changer directly hooked up to it.

Yes. If you import a CD or DVD that is not recognized by the Kaleidescape Movie Guide or Music Guide Services, then you can use the Web Utility to add your own information. For an unrecognized DVD, such as a home movie, you can list the cast and director, assign genres, write a synopsis and upload cover art. For an unrecognized CD, such as a recorded home performance, you can list the artist, release date, and track names, assign genres, write a review, and upload cover art.

The consensus seems to be running about 50 to 1 that it does suck, but there are a few folks out there who think very highly of the NAV system. When people say that the "NAV system sucks", they aren't saying that it is non-functional or that it cannot be used to navigate. In fact, even the most vocal opponents of the NAV system probably do use it on a regular basis.

What's the difference between the STARMOD1V2, STARMOD2, and STARMOD2V2? About adding CD changers to factory radios

this time we do not conduct tours, as our factory does not have the facilities to accommodate visitors.

The stock head unit (same for HK and non-HK cars) will play CDR but will not play MP3's. The factory changer (actaully Alpine) will also play CDR but not MP3. To play MP3 you have to either upgrade your changer or your head unit or both. Here's what you need to do.