CD changer

[Rich]

Anybody got any ideas how to test the power / signal on the standard 7-pin DIN CD changer cable in the boot (98 Marea)? Looking to buy a Grundig MCD46, but when I plugged it in to check it, there was no power.

The girl selling it said it had worked in her Bravo (she bought a Golf with changer already in). However, I know that the previous owner of my car had an MCD36 installed, so it should work. It's possible that the cable is not properly plugged in to the back of the head unit, but I can't get it out to check (apparently you need a special tool from Fiat, but can't get to a dealer til Friday).

I need to find out by Saturday whether the fault is with my head unit / cable, or with the changer (before I part with the readies or she sells it to someone else!)

Alternatively, anybody anywhere close to Leeds or York that has a Grundig changer that I could meet and try with my cable?

Cheers,
Rich

 

[Anonymous]

I didnt need a special tool to take my OE head-unit out..

Check out http://www.bravo-guide.co.uk/ice for how to do it...

Daz

 

[Rich]

Re: Re: CD changer

Thanks for the link Daz.

Bravo guide doesn't work properly on Netscape. Tried resorting to Internet Explorer, but pictures still won't download.... Will try at work tomorrow, and then have a bash with the feeler gauges.

Cheers,
Rich.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Re: Re: CD changer

Hope this helps...

How To Remove The Standard Radio

Open the tape flap

Slide a feeler gauge down the left hand bottom side

Pull the tape unit using your fingers inside the unit

Slide the feeler guage down the right hand bottom side while pulling the unit out

The unit will now just keep pulling out

It is the bottom of the clip that goes into an indentation and you are pushing the lug up to release the radio

Daz