Re: '98 Bose CD Changer installation report

[David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>]

Stefan,

that is what I recently did to my vehicle, I had been waiting on P.I.E.
to release the adapter VW97-PAN for 4 months.  The only difference was
Best Buy is selling the Panasonic CD changer CX-DP 601 EUC for $149.95
then for $129.95, I'm told that they are not carrying the Panasonic line
and are willing to get rid of them.   There is a company which sells CD
changer covers or enclosures which serve as an extra deterrant against
dust and accidental bumping of the system.  Unfortunately, I can't
remember the company but if anyone's interested, E-Mail me and I'll dig
up the information.  It is similiar to the one in the BMW accessory
catalog.  The color choices are black and gray, and the cost is $30.00.

Take Care,

David Kim
1997 Vento GLX




Stefan Hudson wrote:
> 
> I finally got the CD Changer working in my '98 GLX... here's a quick
> report on what was necessary.
> 
> I got the changer from QVC.  It's part number CX-DP601, for $239 or
> so.  It's listed at http://www.qvc.com/scripts/detail.dll?Product&E46374
> 
> I got the adapter from a local auto stereo dealer.  You need PIE
> (http://www.pie.net/) part number VW97-PAN.  I payed $50, but you
> could probably do better than that.  It took forever to get it because
> they ordered the wrong one the first time (VW-PAN is NOT what you want
> if you have the cable in the trunk), and some other screwups.
> 
> You could probably build your own adapter from the long cable that comes
> with the changer; I'd bet that the pinouts are the same as the short
> adapter, but I havn't checked.
> 
> I mounted the changer horizontally on the left side of the trunk, on
> the little "shelf" that is there, behind the tail light.  It keeps it
> nicely out of the way.  I drove on the Bot's Dots at various speeds,
> and went over a couple railroad tracks, and it didn't skip once.
> 
> The changer needs +12VDC, which is aparently not available on the
> pre-wired cable.  I got it from the amplifier; the think red wire
> is 12VDC constant.  I wonder how they do this with the factory
> changer.
> 
> It sounds great, much better than a good radio station.  There was
> a little bit of engine noise in silent sections at high volume, but
> grounding the changer as the instructions indicate would probably
> solve that.
> 
> However, if I was doing it over again, I'd replace the head unit and
> get a compatable changer.  The stock head unit isn't that great.  I
> payed around $300 for the changer and cable, and I could get a good
> head unit and changer for a little over $400.
> 
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