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standard cd changer conversion
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 1:14 pm
by Polo17
does anyone know if u can get a lead to convert the standard cd changer that comes with vw's to use it on an aftermarket headunit? ie i need a lead that converts the vag lead to a rca one. oh yeah u also need a bus cable dont u?
anyone any ideas?
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 2:44 pm
by des_pd_ tdi
I have a lead that feeds a panasonic changer from my gamma unit so I don't see why it wouldn't work the other way. Have a word with a good ICE shop, I'm sure they'll come up trumps.
Des
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2002 1:37 pm
by KarlM
There is one available, made by a company called Autoleads.
Haven't got any contact info at the moment, i'll PM you if i find anything.
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2002 10:44 pm
by Polo17
cheers thanks v.much.....i will look out for it!
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 10:20 pm
by cyhliu
Karl,
I'd be interested to know about the leads as well, I was told that you could not use an aftermarket HU with the existing standard CD changer...if what you say is possible then I may have forked out some unnecessary cash as I have just bought both a HU and CD changer! Proper pants...
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:10 pm
by waynesGTI
well i have a alpine head unit and a vw changer! the plug is not the same but there is the same amont of wires? can i just get a alpine lead and cut in to it?
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 6:09 pm
by mikegti
I'd be interested to find out about this aswell!
I need to connect to a pioneer 5530 - but the bloke at halfords just wanted to sell me another changer i think
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 10:25 pm
by mikegti
I emailed autoleads and they only do leads to connect the standard headunit to an aftermarket cd changer.
pah!
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 7:37 pm
by jj86
Did anyone figure out a way to connect an aftermarket head unit to a the VW OE cd changer?
Would be grateful for any information on this, as i'm planning on having a look at it tomorrow... my first free day for ages!!
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:25 pm
by 13twelve
did anyone actually figure this out?
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:43 am
by Mouse_GTI
*bump*
There must be some sort of lead you can buy surely
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:36 am
by ModifiedMadness
Pretty sure that there isn't one.
It's an easy money maker, that way if you buy a Pioneer H/U you have to buy a Pioneer changer.
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:10 pm
by bass mekanik
THERE IS NO WAY TO DO THIS - PERIOD!
It CAN however be done the other way around. i.e. vw head unit to an aftermarket changer.
but aftermarket head unit to OEM changer is a 100% definate no way.