Re: Problems with Panasonic CX-DP601/VW97PAN Hookup

[John Kiekhaefer <jonnk@execpc.com>]

Thanks for the information which resolved the problem.
John Kiekhaefer

Milind Gokhale wrote:

> I just installed the same CD changer with VW97-PAN purchased from
> Crutchfield...You need to hook-up the red wire to a 12V supply, which I did
> by connecting to the trunk light (the CD changer does work with the hood
> closed as the switch to shut-off the light cuts off the return (ground)
> lead-a lucky break)...The unit powered up only after connecting the
> 12 V...As a precaution I also snipped off the 3 Amp fuse that came with the
> CD changer (plastic housing on the yellow wire) and installed it in the 12 V
> line...
>
> Milind
>
> At 09:31 PM 5/7/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >Ok, I have the Panasonic CX-DP601 CD Changer and the VW97-PAN purchased
> >from Crunchfield.  These I have tried to install in the trunk of my new
> >98 VW Jetta GLX with Bose Sound System.  The leads in the trunk are two
> >RCA Cables and an 8 pin DIN plug.  A voltmeter has confirmed that the 8
> >pin DIN plug has some 12 volt pins so one would conclude that the cable
> >must be hooked up to the radio.  I have the VW97-PAN hooked up and the
> >voltmeter confirms live pins on the exit side. I have secured the black
> >lead from the Panasonic Changer to a ground.  The ground is confirmed
> >with the voltmeter.
> >
> >The result is that the unit does not power up.  There is no indication
> >of a CD Changer on the radio display. I connected the Panasonic CD
> >changer to a matching plug in a 95 VW Jetta and it powered up indicating
> >there is nothing wrong with the changer unit.   I talked to Crunchfield
> >and they said the problem may have something to do with a loose red wire
> >coming off the VW97-PAN.  They said it may need to be hooked up to a 12V
> >ignition lead.   The problem is- where do you get that in the trunk?
> >The VW supplied changer apparently does not need this.  Am I  missing
> >something obvious with this hookup.  Any suggestions?
> >
> >John Kiekhaefer
> >
> >
> >
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