Stock cd changer
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Stock cd changer I was wondering if it is possible to use a stock 12 disc changer with a stock cd player. I currently have a stock monsoon tape deck and would like the extra convenience but to just keep it as stock as possible.
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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You can connect a factory CD changer to any model year cassette head unit but only to mid-99 and newer CD head units. Prior to the middle of the 99 model year the CD head units weren't capable of controlling an external changer. Your best bet, if you're planning to buy a CD head unit, is to make sure it comes from an 01 or 02 model (there were certain other differences that make those models better).
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I'm with WhiteBird00, my 97 bird came with a factory CD changer along with the factory cassette player. I changed out the cassette player with a factory CD player (2001 or 2002) and continued using the changer. No problems at all.
Yes, it will plug right in to any year fourth gen car. They are pre-wired for the cd changer. Just un-tape the spare wire and plug it in to the changer. I just used a little bit of velcro to hold the changer down. I installed a changer from a 02 camro into my 95 firebird non-monsoon system. I think what Whitebird00 is trying to say is that you can change out a monsoon cassette head system with a monsoon cd head system and it will work. You cannot change out a non-monsoon head unit with a monsoon head unit. There is an amp under the back seat on the monsoon system. The remote cd changer will work with any stock system.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Originally Posted by zoomer02
Yes, it will plug right in to any year fourth gen car. They are pre-wired for the cd changer. Just un-tape the spare wire and plug it in to the changer. I just used a little bit of velcro to hold the changer down. I installed a changer from a 02 camro into my 95 firebird non-monsoon system. I think what Whitebird00 is trying to say is that you can change out a monsoon cassette head system with a monsoon cd head system and it will work. You cannot change out a non-monsoon head unit with a monsoon head unit. There is an amp under the back seat on the monsoon system. The remote cd changer will work with any stock system.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
BTW, there is no difference between a Monsoon and non-Monsoon head unit - they are both just Delco radios. The difference in a Monsoon system is all in the amp (mounted under the trim in front of the spare tire) and the speakers. The Monsoon and non-Monsoon head units are 100% interchangeable.
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