Notices
Audio and Video Forum The place to discuss auto and home audio, home theater etc.
Sponsored By:
Sponsored By: Musicar

CD changer question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-20-2016, 03:35 AM
  #1  
jz993
Racer
Thread Starter
 
jz993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default CD changer question

Anybody know what brand/model changers are plug n play with the CDR-23 head unit? This is for my 03 C4S, btw.
Thanks!
Old 10-20-2016, 01:01 PM
  #2  
12v Nick
Platinum Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor

 
12v Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 958
Received 676 Likes on 207 Posts
Default

Are you replacing a defective OEM unit or attempting to retrofit one into a car that didn't come with that option?
Old 10-20-2016, 01:07 PM
  #3  
jz993
Racer
Thread Starter
 
jz993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Attempting to retrofit. Thanks
Old 10-20-2016, 02:25 PM
  #4  
12v Nick
Platinum Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor

 
12v Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 958
Received 676 Likes on 207 Posts
Default

Never done a retrofit like that on a 996, not sure it can easily be done. The factory CD Changer is on the fiber optic loop and also has a 6-Pin harness for power and other communications(need a diagram to be sure there). You would likely need both of those factory harnesses and some post-installation coding by the dealer or a Porsche service shop to turn on the options.
Old 10-20-2016, 07:55 PM
  #5  
jz993
Racer
Thread Starter
 
jz993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks, Nick. Guess I won't be removing the storage trays yet.
Sounds like an iPod hookup would be cheaper and easier. Have to look into it.
Cheers
Old 10-20-2016, 09:17 PM
  #6  
12v Nick
Platinum Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor

 
12v Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 958
Received 676 Likes on 207 Posts
Default

No problem, happy to help!

For a simple AUX solution, try these guys out: http://beckerautosound.com/porsche-p...24-aux/2865219 (it's a mono input, but at least it's an input).

Or, if the budget isn't tight, track down a Gateway500 from Dension. It plugs into the fiber optic loop and acts like a CD changer to give you direct full-quality input. It does still require coding the CD Changer option from the dealer though.
Old 12-13-2016, 03:25 PM
  #7  
32krazy!
Drifting
 
32krazy!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,050
Likes: 0
Received 32 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

i have a cd chnager to go with the cdr23 if you want one. 100$
Old 12-13-2016, 05:57 PM
  #8  
jz993
Racer
Thread Starter
 
jz993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks, I'll keep you in mind. Have a lot of stuff going on right now.
Old 12-27-2016, 08:05 AM
  #9  
Kylefun
6th Gear
 
Kylefun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have tried one from seicane which works well for my car, maybe you can take a look at it too to see if it works well for you or not. Good luck to you.
Old 12-29-2016, 12:38 AM
  #10  
jz993
Racer
Thread Starter
 
jz993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did a search on seicane's website for a porsche cd changer, but nothing came up.
As time goes by, my percieved need for a changer has waned. Maybe I'll get a sport exhaust and listen to that instead! ��



Quick Reply: CD changer question



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 11:50 PM.