Can you connect an aftermarket CD changer to a factory stereo?
Integration adapters let you connect an aftermarket changer (usually from Alpine, Kenwood or Panasonic) directly to your factory stereo. These adapter cables are not universal. Each one is made to work with a specific brand and model of changer in a specific vehicle. How do you know if one of these options will work for you?
How does an add on CD player work?
How the Add-On CD Player Works We offer the Automotive Integration Solutions USBCD1 and USBCD2 to add a CD player to your late-model infotainment system. This single-disc mechanism can be mounted vertically or horizontally and plugs into the USB port of your factory radio.
Do you need a CD player in a new car?
The same isn’t true of the compact disc and the evolution of digital audio files. Many new cars from Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Subaru, Mazda and Jeep only have a USB port. Our add-on CD player solutions will let you play your discs with the same easy control as a built-in optical mechanism.
How to replace the top of a CD player?
1.1 Remove the three screws (21) that secure the top cover (6) to the base (9). 1.2 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the two locations shown in Figure 2. Apply force on the flat blade screwdriver so that the grille is moved outward and clears the two tabs located on the base. 1.3 Lift up on the top cover to remove it. 2. Top Cover Replacement
Integration adapters let you connect an aftermarket changer (usually from Alpine, Kenwood or Panasonic) directly to your factory stereo. These adapter cables are not universal. Each one is made to work with a specific brand and model of changer in a specific vehicle. How do you know if one of these options will work for you?
Can a data CD be played on a car stereo?
The ability to play MP3 files from data CDs has already appeared in car and home stereo CD players. And like a computer, these can play both audio and data CDs. Unfortunately, unless that functionality is built in, it’s not something that can be added later.
Can a stock radio be used as a car stereo?
Many wiring harnesses can let you keep your vehicle’s factory amplifier when replacing the stock radio. They include connections that directly tie the outputs of your new car stereo into the factory amplifier’s inputs. So, you’ll be using the factory power for your speakers, instead of the power from your new radio.
How the Add-On CD Player Works We offer the Automotive Integration Solutions USBCD1 and USBCD2 to add a CD player to your late-model infotainment system. This single-disc mechanism can be mounted vertically or horizontally and plugs into the USB port of your factory radio.