6 CD changer useless?
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6 CD changer useless?
I'm soon to be getting a 99' Carrera 4 Cabrio with an original PCM 1; I've been looking at replacements for the PCM 1 such as a radio/GPS/CD system, but from what I've found, nothing aftermarket will work with the CD changer in the trunk. Is anyone aware of any out there? I don't care about Sirius, but I'd like a decent sound system with a sensitive Am/Fm radio (esp a good AM section)...but I hate to dump the CD changer in the trunk...
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From: SOcialist republic of CALifornia
I haven't had an optical drive in the car for 4 years; 95% of what I listen to streams over Bluetooth to my head unit; occasionally I listen to AM to try to catch the local weather.
Other benefits to streaming: 5-0 Radio (or your favorite scanner app) + your local law enforcement comms feed is a fantastic way to supplement your radar detector.
If you can't live without the CDs in the frunk, that's cool...I personally can't imagine going back to door pockets full of mis-matched CDs and cases...
Other benefits to streaming: 5-0 Radio (or your favorite scanner app) + your local law enforcement comms feed is a fantastic way to supplement your radar detector.
If you can't live without the CDs in the frunk, that's cool...I personally can't imagine going back to door pockets full of mis-matched CDs and cases...
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Hmmm, I'm not sure who made the PCM 1 system. Was it Becker ? If so, I'd contact them for information. FWIW, I've got the CD changer and still use it - problem is, it's difficult to get the cartridges...
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Almost all the cd changes are Kendwood or Sony under the covers,,
Kenwood building the lions share,, On most of them there is a button
combo that will display the info about them on the head units display.
My 06 BMW was a kenwood. so was the one in my 1995 BMW. once you took the
plastic cover off they were identical.
Kenwood building the lions share,, On most of them there is a button
combo that will display the info about them on the head units display.
My 06 BMW was a kenwood. so was the one in my 1995 BMW. once you took the
plastic cover off they were identical.
