FM CD Changer installs

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Topic: FM CD Changer installs

Posted By: swede
Subject: FM CD Changer installs
Date Posted: August 11, 2004 at 12:21 AM

Does it matter WHERE the in line antenna modulator is connected? I have a wagon and there's a storage bin in the farthest corner back right under where the antenna leads come in from the outside. The CD changer would fit perfectly there and I was thinking of just connecting the adapter right there as well. Its a power antenna so I wasn't sure if there'd be any interference issues either.

It would save running the cable all the way to the front.

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Posted By: raydawg357
Date Posted: August 11, 2004 at 11:12 AM

That will work perfectly as long as your commander will reach to the front of the vehicle. I do this with most vehicles that are equiped with power antennas. You have the antenna, constant, switched and ground wires all right there.

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Posted By: swede
Date Posted: August 11, 2004 at 2:35 PM

Thanks very much. I'm *hoping* the controller will reach. Its a new Kenwood MP3 I ordered but haven't received yet, so I'm not even sure how everything looks, length, etc.... yet.

The later wagons omitted the power antennas (because they were a constant source of failure problems) and integrated the antenna into the rear side window. I got a later window with all the hookups at a yard, so the power antenna motor, et al, will be gone freeing up the whole compartment for this changer. SO....its the perfect - and subtle - spot for it.

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Thanks again.

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Subtlety is EVERYTHING.