Technical Where can I get a CD changer?

[Barry_M2]

As the title really!

I'm after the standard Blaupunkt 6 disk changer that goes in the glove box. Anyone have one, know of someone selling one, or know anywhere else I can buy one from?

Cheers

 

[wing1200a]

They are 5 disk & can be usually found on ebay, however a lot of people change the standard radio/cd to mp3/ipod compatible which is the cheaper option and also upgrades sound

 

[oliemery311]

i have one if you want it.

 

[Barry_M2]

They are 5 disk & can be usually found on ebay, however a lot of people change the standard radio/cd to mp3/ipod compatible which is the cheaper option and also upgrades sound

You know, about 10 minutes after posting that first post, I noticed the ipod thing!!! Looks better and means I dont have to mess around with the glove box fitting!

Any info on that, what the best ipod adaptor is?

 

[oliemery311]

well i love my alpine AInet connecton, you have 100% full control over the ipod from the headunit and the sound is superb. depends how much you want to spend really but i can recommend alpine for all things ipod.

 

[Barry_M2]

This Alpine kit, does it come with a cradle etc.. is it a tidy install?

Just a plug in and go?

 

[charlieb0y]

Dumb question but do the changers work with Connect +. If they do can you leave the map disc in and use the changer for music. It's so annoying not being able to use nav and listen to cd at the sametime.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Dumb question but do the changers work with Connect +. If they do can you leave the map disc in and use the changer for music. It's so annoying not being able to use nav and listen to cd at the sametime.

That's why I got mine - so I could leave my map CD in all the time!

The only gripe is that the changer isn't MP3 compatible

 

[Alanovich]

They are 5 disk & can be usually found on ebay, however a lot of people change the standard radio/cd to mp3/ipod compatible which is the cheaper option and also upgrades sound

Hi there,

I'd like to change my cassette head unit (original factory fit), to a single CD head unit rather than getting a changer installed. Does a FIAT original model exist which could be installed without a fascia plate? I'd rather that than buying a branded head unit in a fascia plate if possible. I've had a look on ebay but can't see any.

If such a thing exisits I will be patient and hunt one down. If not, I'll just get a branded standard unit and a fascia plate.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[charlieb0y]

That's why I got mine - so I could leave my map CD in all the time!

The only gripe is that the changer isn't MP3 compatible

Cool is ebay the cheapest place to pick one up and how easy is it to fit. Do you have to get the top glove box fitting seperatly or do they generally come with the changer??

 

[Alanovich]

Cool is ebay the cheapest place to pick one up and how easy is it to fit. Do you have to get the top glove box fitting seperatly or do they generally come with the changer??

Good question. The top glove box doesn't look big enough to house a cd changer too.

Is there more space behind when you pull out the original inlay?

 

[Barry_M2]

Good question. The top glove box doesn't look big enough to house a cd changer too.

Is there more space behind when you pull out the original inlay?

You need to buy the correct glove box lining that has the mount for a changer.

Neither are mine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STILO-GL...12|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Stilo-Gl...6070663QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

 

[Alanovich]

You need to buy the correct glove box lining that has the mount for a changer.

Neither are mine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STILO-GL...12|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Stilo-Gl...6070663QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Thanks, Barry. Do you happen to know if FIAT ever made Stilos with a factory fitted, in-dash single CD head unit? That's my preferred option to replace the cassette head unit as I listen to radio mostly, but occasionally play a CD.

 

[oliemery311]

1. yes very very tidy install all behind the dash, just the ipod connector in the glovebox (no its not there when i leave the car if theres any thieves reading). plug the ipod in and an alpine logo comes on the screen of the ipod and your ready to go. with my system you need the seperate ipod controller to go with the headunit but it all fits nicely behind the dash.
2. yes there is loads of room behind the "top glove box" i dont know where you would get an inlay from though.
take a look at my photo gallery i've taken some pics for you. https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1899

 

[Alanovich]

Thanks!

Would still prefer an in-dash single CD head unit (Fiat original) if possible, but will go down the changer route if necessary.

 

[Argonought]

Would still prefer an in-dash single CD head unit (Fiat original) if possible, but will go down the changer route if necessary.

That's what I have and you see them on eBay now and again. You can also compile your own audio CDs or better still buy the MP3 version and then you can store a huge number of tracts on each CD.

That leaves the glove box for other uses

 

[Alanovich]

That's what I have and you see them on eBay now and again. You can also compile your own audio CDs or better still buy the MP3 version and then you can store a huge number of tracts on each CD.

That leaves the glove box for other uses

Excellent, thank you. I shall keep 'em peeled for one.

BTW, I am really pleased with my purchase, the car is excellent and in fantastic condition. The missus can't believe a diesel estate can fly like this one does - outperforms our Touran TDi quite comprehensively in that regard!

 

[Alanovich]

Would an IDC-A09 CD Changer taken out of a 2001 Punto be compatible with my factory fit Rad/Cass head unit in my Stilo?

I would guess so but just wanted to check!

 

[oliemery311]

i dont think so, not without an adapter anyway. the standard BP stilo one wont work with my headunit.

 

[Alanovich]

i dont think so, not without an adapter anyway. the standard BP stilo one wont work with my headunit.

Thanks. This is becoming quite an issue - I think as soon as i see a single CD OEM head unit form a Stilo on ebay, I'll snap it up.

There's a changer on ebay out of a Stilo at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=130243664948&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

Any idea if i'd be OK with this one, hooking it up to a factory fit Rad/Cass head unit in a 2005 Multiwagon?