Some folks have bought great CD changers at Ebay or similar markets only to discover that they are not compatible with their car radios. How do you save yourself such heartache? How do you know which CD changer is compatible with your factory radio?
You’ll need to establish your radio model number or name if you want any one to recommend a CD changer and interface package for your factory-fitted radio.
This will either be a number or name found on the radio fascia, or on a sticker on top, underneath or on the side of the radio. If it isn’t printed on the radio fascia you can find it by using one of these methods.
• Consult your radio manual.
• If possible, release your radio to locate the sticker with the number.
• You can send an email to the car audio shop you intend to buy from. Send them a picture of the radio fascia, connections, sticker and pre-installed CD lead connection (where available) and details of the vehicle and radio. They’ll be glad to help out.
• Make a note of your chassis number (vehicle ID) found on your VIN plate or logbook. Ring your local main dealer and quote this number and ask for your radio model number.
When you know your radio model number, take a look in the “Factory Radio CD Changer” section of a good online car audio shop. If you don’t see your radio, email them the number or name and they will recommend a CD package.
For security reasons, many online car audio shops do not list every car radio model number.
Visit car-audio-products-and-accessories.com to read more or visit AddACdChanger to get your CD changer.
Chimezirim Odimba writes for CarAudioPlus.
Source: www.ezinearticles.com
