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Stock CD Changer is missing, can it be replaced with aftermarket stuff?

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Old 09-14-2005, 06:16 AM
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Default Stock CD Changer is missing, can it be replaced with aftermarket stuff?
Hi all, my stock CD changer is missing from my 97 A8, I was wondering if I can install aftermarket brand (JVC for example), will it fit without modifications and will it work with stock wiring harness?
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Old 09-14-2005, 06:27 AM
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Default they used Alpine changers in the 97 A8. Look up a phone number for PAC, call them and ask them if ..
.. the make a conversion harness for the A8 to alpine changer.

The changer plug is the same, but I know they swap around pins which will either cause something to blow, or it will not work. Which is why you would need a conversion harness.

BTW, it is a old alpine M bus changer, NOT an Ai net one.
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Default Here is their web site:
<a href="http://www.pac-audio.com/">http://www.pac-audio.com/</a>
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I could buy original one but the dealer asked something like $1000 for it!
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I have one for sale. Email me for details.
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Dan, are you saying they could make an adapter for RCA inputs for our 97's?
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I can not think of why it would be impossible.
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Default I've tried 4 different Alpine CD changer, none of them worked and
one had Audi logo on it.
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Default It is all about the pin configuration. I put many alpine changers in Audis, and Panasonics in VWs...
... in my car audio days.
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Default I've took all of them apart to compare the boards, they all looked different from my 97' changer.
I am that kind of guy. I take apart things even if they work perfect just to see why.
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