12 disc changer question
01-18-2009, 08:30 PM
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12 disc changer question ok so will either of the changers work in my car? which one came from the factory with the 98 maros? was it the 25678544 or the other model? thanks!
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01-19-2009, 10:25 AM
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A factory CD changer from either a Camaro or Firebird from 98 or newer will work in your 98 as long as you have a cassette head unit. The 98 CD head unit didn't support an external changer.
Changers from other GM models may or may not work. For example, the Corvette changer is designed to run only in the upright position (on its side) but the f-body changer is designed to lay flat.
Changers from other GM models may or may not work. For example, the Corvette changer is designed to run only in the upright position (on its side) but the f-body changer is designed to lay flat.
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is there any reason if i put the changer in an 01 camaro with a cd player in it that it wouldnt work? could it be that the cd player isnt made to work with the changer? i tried it on an 01 with a cd player and it wouldnt spit out the magazine...
01-19-2009, 10:34 AM
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Compatibility with the head unit has nothing to do with ejecting the magazine. As long as the changer has power it should be able to load and eject the magazine - it doesn't have to be connected to a head unit at all.
All 2000 and newer f-body head units support the external changer. The only way an 01 wouldn't work is if the head unit was replaced with an older model or there is something wrong with the HU, wiring, or changer.
All 2000 and newer f-body head units support the external changer. The only way an 01 wouldn't work is if the head unit was replaced with an older model or there is something wrong with the HU, wiring, or changer.
01-19-2009, 10:38 AM
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well from what your're saying it sounds like it should eject the magazine no matter what if its plugged in...well it makes noises when its plugged in and sounds like its about to eject it but nothing happens...gotta be the changer right? its clearly getting power, the lights inside come on and mechanisms move but no ejection...
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it was like 50 i think but i asked the guy on here if it worked and came with everything and he said it did and worked perfectly...well it came with everything but it came in a huge box with like zero padding so it was bouncing around in the box and now it doesnt work...i pmed the guy but no reply yet...
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well im wanting to get rid of mine. i just got a new deck and subs so i dont really need it anymore. If you know anyone who would want a stock head unit and the 12 disc changer out of a 99 camaro let me know. i could always use the extra money
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ok so will either of the changers work in my car? which one came from the factory with the 98 maros? was it the 25678544 or the other model? thanks!
