2001 996 CD Changer Retrofit?
06-30-2005, 02:05 PM
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2001 996 CD Changer Retrofit?
How difficult is it to retrofit a CD Changer in a 2001 996 and how costly is it? Are the cars pre-wired for the changer from the factory? That would certainly help things......
06-30-2005, 02:30 PM
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Tom, I see your logic about the IPOD. I may go that route but would rather do the conventional Changer if its not too much of a hassle. What is involved in attaching an IPOD to the stock radio?
06-30-2005, 03:07 PM
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It's VERY simple.If you have a CDR 220, Becker of N.A. (888) 423-3537 x1209 sells a Phone mute/Aux audio-in/Tel audio-in/Removal keys in one kit (BNA-116.276 ($16.40), and Telephone power cable (5001.524-276 ($5.00). I would also recommend getting a Ground Loop Isolator from Radio Shack (#270-054 about $17). I know it can seem overwhelming, but it's really very simple.
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06-30-2005, 05:06 PM
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OK, Tom I'll bite. I have tried the Ice>Link on my 99's Becker CD220 and could never get that piece of crap to sync up. Frankly those folks at Ice>Link were completely unhelpful and after weeks of runaround I finally got a refund.
So your post has me intrigued. The Becker Phone mute/Aux audio-in/Tel audio-in/Removal keys in one kit (BNA-116.276 ($16.40), and Telephone power cable (5001.524-276 ($5.00) really does the trick? How does the iPod sound overall through it?
Any feedback including the Ground Loop Isolator from Radio Shack is greatly appreciated.
Olivier
So your post has me intrigued. The Becker Phone mute/Aux audio-in/Tel audio-in/Removal keys in one kit (BNA-116.276 ($16.40), and Telephone power cable (5001.524-276 ($5.00) really does the trick? How does the iPod sound overall through it?
Any feedback including the Ground Loop Isolator from Radio Shack is greatly appreciated.
Olivier
06-30-2005, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMDEG
Everyone should have an Ipod. 
06-30-2005, 10:51 PM
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Buzz,
The sound is great. It is direct wired in. I have a 60 gig Ipod photo(yeah, overkill I know) and I LOVE it. The Ground Loop Isolator loses about 95% (unscientific estimate) of the high pitch whine. The instructions provided with the cable is pretty simple. I really should do a write up with pictures.
The sound is great. It is direct wired in. I have a 60 gig Ipod photo(yeah, overkill I know) and I LOVE it. The Ground Loop Isolator loses about 95% (unscientific estimate) of the high pitch whine. The instructions provided with the cable is pretty simple. I really should do a write up with pictures.
07-01-2005, 03:30 AM
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The irony for me was that I paid $300 for my ipod. After I pulled the CD changer I sold it on ebay for $325. Go figure. Once you wire in your ipod (or other mp3 player) there is no going back to "just 6 disks".
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Pics please
Tom, I appreciate your feedback. The install sounds pretty simple, but if you've the chance, maybe a couple of pics? PM me directly if you wish. Thanks.
