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Title: Delco headunits
Post by: Chairboy on April 07, 2005, 11:31:25 AM

Hi guys,

I've got a 1999 Buick Regal with the CD/Tape deck from the factory.  The only problem I have with it is that there are no external inputs.  I have my car computer that I currently use an FM Modulator to get the sound into it, and that's really...  sub optimal.

I understand that there was an option to get the car with a CD changer (or pre-wired for a cd changer, at least).  If I had a deck with a CD changer input, I could use one of the adapters from PIE to make an RCA in.  Any idea what to look for on eBay to get a deck that will use the factory wiring harness (so I keep my steering wheel controls, etc) for cheap?

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: NUKE on April 07, 2005, 11:37:26 AM

Chairboy, your car is probably already pre-wired for a CD changer. The CD data wire should be in the trunk.

All you need is a CD changer and a wiring adapter to convert the data cable in the truck in order to fit the CD changer ( check which brands will adapt).

I used to sell these CD changers/ kits on ebay. If you need help, email me and I can call my local distributor and check what you will need.

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: Sandman on April 07, 2005, 11:43:29 AM

Hmmm... you might also try Crutchfield (http://crutchfield.com).

I've purchased a couple of units from them and they provide a harness that plugs right into factory plug.

If you can't find what you're looking for, ask their staff. They've always been helpful in my experience.

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: Chairboy on April 07, 2005, 12:11:25 PM

I will look for the CD changer input in the trunk, but I have my doubts that it's pre-wired.  I'll report back as soon as it stops raining.

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: mora on April 07, 2005, 12:12:05 PM

How about a sound head adapter? It's a bit crude, but AFAIK they work pretty well. They used to be popular for connecting a CD Walkman to tape decks.

Edit: I think "sound head adapter" is not the right english expression as I was not able to google it. Anyway it's a C-cassette with has a connector, which presses against the "sound head(?)" in the tape deck.

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: Chairboy on April 07, 2005, 12:16:44 PM

What is a sound head adapter?  Wait, is that the cassette adapter?  Not interested if it is, the sound quality is bad and it would be worse then the hidden FM Modulator I currently use.

Title: Delco headunits
Post by: mora on April 07, 2005, 12:20:18 PM

Yep, that was it...