Will my Manufacturer cd changer work?

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Topic: Will my Manufacturer cd changer work?

Posted By: flamen19
Subject: Will my Manufacturer cd changer work?
Date Posted: February 21, 2004 at 7:45 PM

I have a 97 mercury mountaineer and am buying a new head unit so i can install some subs. will the factory cd changer work with a Clarion dxz535? The cd player specs say it has cd changer controlls. If not are there any cd players that can use my factory cd changer?

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: February 21, 2004 at 7:50 PM

Not easily, it will require an adaptor to make it operate. It's usually a better bet to sell the factory unit on e-bay and use that $ and the $ for the adaptor to purchase a new matching cd changer. The smarter move is to buy a new changer anyhow and hold onto the factory gear until resale of the vehicle.

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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 21, 2004 at 8:12 PM

Only rarely do factory changers work with aftermarket head-units. I would not count on it and do what forbidden suggested above.

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