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[hoj]

Has anyone changed the sound system fitted in the facelift models to a standard size C.D. player.
Have only just reaslised that the C.D. doesnt play copies/MP3s etc etc

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

You can get an adaptor plate that converts from double-DIN to single-DIN, and gives you a tray underneath - available in various colours, for about £10 IIRC - check eBay.

 Failing that, there's a few double-height units available...

[Markjay]

Is your 2000 a facelift? On my facelift CDX (with the 4-CD changer) I could play home-burnt audio CDs no problem, though as you say it did not play mp3. You could try one of them mp3/FM adapter thingys they sell for a Tenner or so....

I understand that as said above the original radio can be replaced using a double-din adapter box, but (a) you will loose the radio display on the MID, (b) you will loose the automatic MID clock update from the radio, (c) the new radio will become a target for thieves, and (c) if it is indeed a facelift then I found the internal 4-CD changer much better and easier to use than the 6-CD changers that go in the boot or in the glove compartment or under the seat etc.... and it also has cassette player for sad old geezers like me

[johnnycboy]

Is your 2000 a facelift? On my facelift CDX (with the 4-CD changer) I could play home-burnt audio CDs no problem, though as you say it did not play mp3. You could try one of them mp3/FM adapter thingys they sell for a Tenner or so....

I understand that as said above the original radio can be replaced using a double-din adapter box, but (a) you will loose the radio display on the MID, (b) you will loose the automatic MID clock update from the radio, (c) the new radio will become a target for thieves, and (c) if it is indeed a facelift then I found the internal 4-CD changer much better and easier to use than the 6-CD changers that go in the boot or in the glove compartment or under the seat etc.... and it also has cassette player for sad old geezers like me

Maybe, but not for long .

[Markjay]

I meant legally-home-burnt CDs, of course...  

I record my own music in the garage  


 

[johnnycboy]

I meant legally-home-burnt CDs, of course...  

I record my own music in the garage  


 

Not teaching you to suck eggs but for the newcomers it is a word of caution meaning these units are highly succeptable to the lasers failing if using cdr's and the like.  This is the let down with these units unfortunately. hth

btw what sort of music do you do - don't tell me garage