Someone on the LS1.com board is selling there factory CD changer. The seller claims it plugs into an existing harness. What I am interested in finding out is if this is infact true and I am also curious about how and where the changer mounts in the trunk. Do you guys like this option? Any advice is appreciated! Thanks Guys.
------------------ 1999 SS-Black 6 speed Coupe-Dual Duals, Car Cover
Posted by DROPTAWP (Member # 865) on :
I have a 2000 'Vert SS with the CD Changer mounted to the left side of the trunk area.
If your car didn't have a CD changer when it was built, don't count on it having the necessary wiring harness. Hey, you never know until you look. I highly doubt it though.
2000 SS Onyx 'Vert #C061 Ebony Leather MN6 Hurst 12 CD SLP : Cover, Mats, Dash Plaque, Fobs Induction : FTRA, K&N, Lid, GMS MAS Mods : !CAGS, !Grille Tag : "DROPTAWP"
Beater : '95 Cavalier 2.2L Auto
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
That's one option I'd not get if I bought another. Too awkward to load and takes too much trunk space.
Posted by DAVE HOUNSELL (Member # 746) on :
Thanks for the reply's! I spoke to the Mass Electronics technition (GM warranty approved) and he said that the CD changer is not compatible with the in dash CD player. He said that the CD changer has to have the in dash cassette player!
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
We tried a '99 head unit and it didn't work. It must be '00 or newer.
A 2000 or newer in-dash CD player is compatible w/the factory changer.
We replaced our cassette w/a 2000 head unit and it works just fine w/our changer.
Posted by Matt KennedyF00-1379 (Member # 257) on :
I like mine. My Cartridges are usually sorted by types of music so I only change them when my mood changes. It usually takes me a while to get through 12 discs anyways.
2000 SS Onyx 'Vert #C061 Ebony Leather MN6 Hurst 12 CD SLP : Cover, Mats, Dash Plaque, Fobs Induction : FTRA, K&N, Lid, GMS MAS Mods : !CAGS, !Grille Tag : "DROPTAWP"
Beater : '95 Cavalier 2.2L Auto
Posted by agmSS (Member # 853) on :
quote:Originally posted by DAVE HOUNSELL: Thanks for the reply's! I spoke to the Mass Electronics technition (GM warranty approved) and he said that the CD changer is not compatible with the in dash CD player. He said that the CD changer has to have the in dash cassette player!
Hi Dave,
I'm not sure about the in-dash unit not being compatible. My '01 SS has the in-dash unit and the CD changer and works fine. That's the way I ordered it. Maybe something changed?
Andy
------------------ '01 SS #3122 Sunset Orange / Ebony Lea M-6, All GM Options Y2Y Options: Bilstein Susp. Dual-Dual 10-Spoke Chrome Whls SS Grille SS Mats SS Car Cover SS Dash Plaque SS Key Fobs
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
In '99 you could only order a changer w/ cassette.
In '00, a CD head unit was available and compaitible w/the changer. (A credit was given if the cassette was ordered.)
If you have a '99, and you want to have a CD player up front and a changer in the back, the head unit must be dated '00 or newer.
Teri
Posted by Happy_Dan (Member # 118) on :
Gee, do I have a cassette player in my car? I can't even remember. I have the changer and just load up twelve discs every month or so. I never even noticed a cassette. I'll have to look when I get home.
Posted by Tony SS 00-0100 (Member # 673) on :
I have the trunk mounted one and love it, works great. Does anyone know were to buy more cartridges for it? Dealer?
------------------ Tony C 2000 SS # 0100 Red, T-Tops, M6, Floor Mats, Key Fobs, SLP Resonator Exhaust, Whisper lid, STB
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Compare your prices from the dealer vs. a stereo shop. Pioneer is the brand of magazine. It ran around $80 from the dealer.http://www.radiosandmore.com can give you a price.
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Posted by Derek C (Member # 125) on :
My 2000 has the CD on the dash and the 12 disc changer and when the car was in the shop I found myself missing the changer and the steering wheel controls. I love it, especially with the Monsoon 500 watt system.
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
So did anyone find out if the wiring harness is in there?
