Will US CD player work on UK Car?
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Topic: Will US CD player work on UK Car?
Posted By: snmichaels
Subject: Will US CD player work on UK Car?
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:25 PM
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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Posted By: Sweekster
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 1:17 PM
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. ------------- Duane...
If you think you're confused, imagine how you feel. 
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 1:24 PM
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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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 1:47 PM
It will work fine except for the possibility of incompatable radio frequencies.
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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 2:00 PM
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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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
Posted By: snmichaels
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 3:11 PM
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.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 3:34 PM
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 ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: snmichaels
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 4:45 PM
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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Sami Michaels
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