looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
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looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
I picked-up a cheap commuter / beater (2002 Protege, 80k miles $3,500) and the CD stereo is dead so I'm looking for something to take it's place.
If anyone has something lying around that you want to get rid, of or know someone who does, let me know. If I don't hear anything in a few days, I might just go buy something new.
If anyone has something lying around that you want to get rid, of or know someone who does, let me know. If I don't hear anything in a few days, I might just go buy something new.
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
If you don't source one from someone, Crutchfield has good deals all the time.
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
the only thing i've got is a double-din factory radio... probably not going to be very helpful. sorry ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
Ditto.complacent wrote:the only thing i've got is a double-din factory radio... probably not going to be very helpful. sorry
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
+2. if you can shoehorn a double-din factory 6-cd changer from an 06 sti in your ride, it's yours. i would like that 1 cubic foot of closet space back!!!! ![Image](http://forums.dcawd.com/images/smilies/eek2dance.gif)
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
Oddly, I got it working. The fuse for the interior dome light was blown and that fixed it.
The screen is totally screwed-up so there is no display at all.
That said, the player is huge and the hole may very well fit the 6 disc Subaru unit. I'll do some measuring when I get home tonight.
The screen is totally screwed-up so there is no display at all.
That said, the player is huge and the hole may very well fit the 6 disc Subaru unit. I'll do some measuring when I get home tonight.
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
sounds like a PITA getting the Subaru unit wired into the Mazda dash. but I could be wrong...
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
Yes, it should be a double-din sized opening and should bolt in. The surrounding trim may be an issue though.drwrx wrote:Oddly, I got it working. The fuse for the interior dome light was blown and that fixed it.
The screen is totally screwed-up so there is no display at all.
That said, the player is huge and the hole may very well fit the 6 disc Subaru unit. I'll do some measuring when I get home tonight.
Companies like Metra sell vehicle harness adapters for aftermarket radios as well as radio harness adapters. Might be as simple as wiring up any other head unit.Mr Kleen wrote:sounds like a PITA getting the Subaru unit wired into the Mazda dash. but I could be wrong...
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
I was thinking that you would probably need 2 harnesses to get a Subaru head unit to work: one for the Subaru radio and one for the Mazda wiring harness.
I think it would be easier to get a cheap CD player from Crutchfield, but YMMV.![Ugh :ugh:](./images/smilies/ughdance.gif)
I think it would be easier to get a cheap CD player from Crutchfield, but YMMV.
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
stop contributing to my closet's clutterMr Kleen wrote:I was thinking that you would probably need 2 harnesses to get a Subaru head unit to work: one for the Subaru radio and one for the Mazda wiring harness.
I think it would be easier to get a cheap CD player from Crutchfield, but YMMV.
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
I tend to agree. I'll probably just let this drop. Sorry I wasted everyones' time.Mr Kleen wrote:I was thinking that you would probably need 2 harnesses to get a Subaru head unit to work: one for the Subaru radio and one for the Mazda wiring harness.
I think it would be easier to get a cheap CD player from Crutchfield, but YMMV. :
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
No waste at all!
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Re: looking for a cheap in-dash CD player
your mileage may varydrwrx wrote:
YMMV?
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