Possible to install 6 disk changer in B5.5 center armrest si

[quailallstar]

I heard that in Europe you have the option of having the 6 disc cnager installed in the trunk, or in the single din part of the center arm rest. Would I just pull the wire thats already in the trunk and bring it to the front??? (I have a B5.5). Also I know the older single din Monsoon has this other type of in dash 6 disc changer, also Is this compatable with the new double din monsoon?

This is where im thinking of mounting it.
http://photo.msn.s8.com/MS8zLzAvMS8xMDMwLzE1NS8zMi9mb3VOaWtubXVvU3FvbHo3aG lIUV93/7a49fdbe7bf79e64a9b74b1ef56d5377/clbk=*EtEZjHm6cpJy!qupv9DKu4VaI3lLSuGtht!8BuJkvFzD v0H6UzjudV0sDHroNJ1FJ!ddi9R7Po$/jpg.jpg

I would put this in there
http://www.pgperformance.com/images/cdchanger.jpg

or this
http://pix.crutchfield.com/products/2002/581/h581SCDVW44v2.jpeg

[UPinG]

Search and ye shall find. This subject has been discussed to death.

http://clubb5.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=13435

[stealthx32]

INVALID TOPIC! I've never been in the discussion, but I'd think that it's not deep enough for a full euro-din sized unit...the changer should be smaller, but taller...

[UPinG]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>INVALID TOPIC! I've never been in the discussion, but I'd think that it's not deep enough for a full euro-din sized unit...the changer should be smaller, but taller...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It wasn't invalid when I posted it. You are right, it is about 1/16th of an inch too shallow for an in-dash changer. The armrest rests on the buttons of the changer.



<![CDATA[<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>INVALID TOPIC! I've never been in the discussion, but I'd think that it's not deep enough for a full euro-din sized unit...the changer should be smaller, but taller...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It wasn't invalid when I posted it. You are right, it is about 1/16th of an inch too shallow for an in-dash changer. The armrest rests on the buttons of the changer.



[Modified by UPinG, 12:32 PM 7/12/2002]

[Lupopimp]

Well I beg to differ...I know for a fact that it fits http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif
change tray on its way to complete the OEM install.

http://a5.cpimg.com/image/3F/5C/14176575-5cab-02000180-.jpg


<![CDATA[Well I beg to differ...I know for a fact that it fits http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif
change tray on its way to complete the OEM install.

http://a5.cpimg.com/image/3F/5C/14176575-5cab-02000180-.jpg


[Modified by Lupopimp, 11:08 PM 11/10/2002]

[quailallstar]

HAHA Thats right Nic show them all whos boss baby! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmilep.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmilep.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmilep.gif I knew it would work all along... http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif Keep it up. http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/wink.gif

[The Blue Blur]

Now that's just pimp! (Lupopimp even http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biglaugh.gif )

[hash]

Will that work on a '99 B5?

Hashim

[Lupopimp]

If you have a B5.5 center console it will

[PassatDude]

Man, that really kicks arse. Alas, I'm a http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/b5.jpg 'er. Very nice! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthup.gif

-Gilbert

[martyk_1]

ok, now I need a part# & price for a B5.5 center console..... http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biglaugh.gif http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/biggrin.gif

[HB Mike]

That's a very clean look. I wonder if anyone has ever installed their DVD player in that location? I'd like to add something like that to my Passat at some point and have never been thrilled with the location options. This would be awesome!

[man-go]

Wow! this MUST go on the mod list.

Ok, do you have other pictures of the installation, and maybe even some directions to help us along?

http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/crazy.gif

[Lupopimp]

Unfortunately this CD changer will not work with the stock North American Double Din system. The plug on the back of the radio does not match the plug on the end of the changer. The reason I was able to do this install was because I installed a Euro navigation headunit, which is the old style wiring plug. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it would be some work to attain.
Here are the photos of what I went through for the install.
http://members14.clubphoto.com/nic553302/901950/owner-099c.phtml

[man-go]

Thanks for the info...and very nice work!

Hmmm. There must be a way to rewire the connector from the changer to the new format on the back of the double DIN radio...unless the new HU communicates differently with the new changers...

Anyone know the answer to this?

[Lupopimp]

In theory you could buy the Blaupunkt extension cable, cut the end off of it, buy a second cd-changer cable (trunk to headunit - the current cable is there to stay, don't want to mess w/ that do you?)- cut the end off that, then splice them together w/ possibly solder or butt connectors. http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/xyxnervous.gif

The blue connector is the CD Changer Control
http://a8.cpimg.com/image/64/7F/14034788-d838-02000180-.jpg

This is the connector to the Single Din in dash Changer- the black is the extension cable (needed to run from the armrest to the headunit)
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/65/5E/14176613-2aa3-02000180-.jpg


<![CDATA[In theory you could buy the Blaupunkt extension cable, cut the end off of it, buy a second cd-changer cable (trunk to headunit - the current cable is there to stay, don't want to mess w/ that do you?)- cut the end off that, then splice them together w/ possibly solder or butt connectors. http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/xyxnervous.gif

The blue connector is the CD Changer Control
http://a8.cpimg.com/image/64/7F/14034788-d838-02000180-.jpg

This is the connector to the Single Din in dash Changer- the black is the extension cable (needed to run from the armrest to the headunit)
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/65/5E/14176613-2aa3-02000180-.jpg


[Modified by Lupopimp, 12:55 PM 11/12/2002]

[Lupopimp]

Here's a new updated picture with the trim piece.

http://a9.cpimg.com/image/87/80/14360199-7ac0-02000180-.jpg

[mnelson]

Nic, nice work!

[vwfool2000]

That's got to be the sweetest OEM setup ever! http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/embeer.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/star.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/star.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/star.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/star.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/star.gif

[quailallstar]

Nic your pimp!

[silverthug]

wow i love tha setup. its surely going to my to do list. 2 questions how is it doing so far in the vertical setup? any skips or something or does it run perfect? is it PITA to run the wire , can u tell me how to do it, how to run the wire? plzzzz http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif

EDIT: opss i got sooo excited i didnt go thru the whole thing jus wanted to know how to do it hehe. anyways nevamind http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif but sweet mod really neat

<![CDATA[wow i love tha setup. its surely going to my to do list. 2 questions how is it doing so far in the vertical setup? any skips or something or does it run perfect? is it PITA to run the wire , can u tell me how to do it, how to run the wire? plzzzz http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif

EDIT: opss i got sooo excited i didnt go thru the whole thing jus wanted to know how to do it hehe. anyways nevamind http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif but sweet mod really neat

[Modified by silverthug, 7:28 AM 11/22/2002]

[quailallstar]

From what Nic has told me this mod is not compatable with the DD Monsoon radio. Only the single din version or the GSM Navi unit. It's possible to retrofit the connector to make it work with the DD Monsoon but that would require cuting,splicing and relocating wires...No thanks! LOL http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/frown.gif

[Lupopimp]

Thanks everyone! To answer the question about vertical playing - No, I have not had any problems...this player was designed to be placed vertical as well as horizontal. In order to run the cable I had to partially remove the center console and run the Blaupunkt extension cord up to the headunit. The actual power line for the changer was too short so I had to extend that with just some 16ga. wire. It would be possible to adapt to a Double Din headunit but its not something I would want to do. You would have to cut the plug end from the existing wiring harness and I just would not pull myself to do that in my car. Another option would be to order a new plug and pins from your dealer so you would not have to cut. Hope you have a good relationship with your parts manager because they never like looking for stuff like that! http://www.clubb5.com/images_forum/crazy.gif Thanks again everyone.

[patrikb]

I have a question! It seems like the connector plug of the CD-changer is Blaupunkt standard... Will it work with a Blaupunkt stereo?? I have Blaupunkt Alicante CD-31!