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snmichaels

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Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:25 PM / IP Logged

I have a CD/ MP3 player which I bought in America. Will it operate correctly on a Volkswagen in England? I think that the wiring has different colours, but that's not a problem. Are there any differences in Voltage, Amperage or Resistance between the two countries? I know there's a difference in house hold voltage, but I'm not sure about in the car. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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I think it should be fine. My father (who lives in California USA) drives a 1967 Ford Anglia 105E (and yes it's right hand drive) that he brought over from england and i installed a Pioneer CD player in it for him. I had to run all new wires to the speakers but it works fine. So you shouldn't have a problem.

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Cars, in america or in japan, or in england all use 12v batteries. 12v batteries with 12v electrical systems. It will work just fine. Good luck.

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It will work fine except for the possibility of incompatable radio frequencies.

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oh yea, i forgot about that. Volkswagen in england, meaning, the car is in england and staying there, or a car in america brought here from england? You might have a problem getting am/fm reception out there because if i'm not mistaken they use different radio frequencies out there. but, it'll work! :)

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No, it's a car in England staying in England. I hope there isn't a problem. Well, my family just visited me from America, and my brother brought his Discman with an FM radio. I didn't actually listen to it while he was here, but I'm pretty sure he was able to pick up all the stations. I distinctly remember him mentioning that he heard several Rap music stations. But I'm not 100% positive, I'll have to ask him again. Thanks for all of your help.

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FM's not a problem, AM steps at 10K here and 9K there, if you've got a selectable tuning stage you'll have no problems at all

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Well, I've never listened to AM before, and I doubt I'll start now. So I guess there'll be no problems. Thanks to everyone for their help.

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