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Title: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 15, 2018, 12:51:05 pm

So my car has a CD changer but it's been disconnected to connect up a Dension iPod/AUX unit so it's useless.

I can probably figure out how to remove it but is there a cubby or something that cars come with when they don't have a CD changer?

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: pudding on January 15, 2018, 02:19:23 pm

One of these...

(https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/gramophone_108546017_250.jpg?version=3.1.121)

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: r5gtt on January 15, 2018, 08:43:32 pm

Quote from: Pudding on January 15, 2018, 02:19:23 pm

One of these...

(https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/gramophone_108546017_250.jpg?version=3.1.121)

oh puddings become such a comedian recently   :signLOL: :signLOL:

Try auxiliary port

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: shaunK on January 16, 2018, 10:28:46 am

I took mine out and just put a single din storage pocket in it

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: 6waysforward on January 16, 2018, 12:01:40 pm

Quote from: shaunK on January 16, 2018, 10:28:46 am

I took mine out and just put a single din storage pocket in it

I did this to. They are only £6-7 on ebay. I then ordered a double USB power adaptor and fitted it in there so my kids could plug ipads etc in the back of the car.

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: RetroRaz on January 16, 2018, 12:32:31 pm

Quote from: 6waysforward on January 16, 2018, 12:01:40 pm

Quote from: shaunK on January 16, 2018, 10:28:46 am

I took mine out and just put a single din storage pocket in it

I did this to. They are only £6-7 on ebay. I then ordered a double USB power adaptor and fitted it in there so my kids could plug ipads etc in the back of the car.

Do you guys have a link to it?

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: shaunK on January 16, 2018, 10:14:21 pm

I think I just got something like this https://www.driveden.com/car-audio-c188/fitting-hardware-c306/universal-fascias-trim-c307/universal-single-din-pocket-p79584/s83208?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=celsus-universal-single-din-pocket-afc5050&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CjwKCAiA4vbSBRBNEiwAMorER-ORUFpv2kJnz8zhJ7pf3gyaRATAq06r2TifmKJP3A6UDiSKGHa0QhoCDBYQAvD_BwE

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on January 17, 2018, 11:25:38 am

Quote from: shaunK on January 16, 2018, 10:14:21 pm

I think I just got something like this https://www.driveden.com/car-audio-c188/fitting-hardware-c306/universal-fascias-trim-c307/universal-single-din-pocket-p79584/s83208?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=celsus-universal-single-din-pocket-afc5050&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CjwKCAiA4vbSBRBNEiwAMorER-ORUFpv2kJnz8zhJ7pf3gyaRATAq06r2TifmKJP3A6UDiSKGHa0QhoCDBYQAvD_BwE

Does this fit well? Any pics?

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: shaunK on January 17, 2018, 11:26:49 pm

That was just an example, I’ll find the eBay link where a got mine from

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 19, 2018, 10:08:13 am

Thanks folks, will probably do the single DIN :)

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: ReflexRob on January 19, 2018, 01:15:25 pm

Put one of these in mine as the CD changer was missing when purchased. The storage space is helpful.....

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on January 20, 2018, 12:21:54 am

Anyone have a pic of this installed? Want to see how good it fits

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 01:44:13 am

Quote from: probedb on January 15, 2018, 12:51:05 pm

So my car has a CD changer but it's been disconnected to connect up a Dension iPod/AUX unit so it's useless.

I can probably figure out how to remove it but is there a cubby or something that cars come with when they don't have a CD changer?

I believe you want something like this

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Armrest-Storage-Box-Tray-For-VW-Golf-6-MK6-R20-GTI-Sirocco-Jetta-MK5-GTI-MK5/173086270360?hash=item284cbee398:g:bpcAAOSw8A1aVHum

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 20, 2018, 09:36:34 am

Thanks for that found a UK seller too :) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Glove-Armrest-Center-Console-Tray-Bin-Storage-Box-for-Golf-MK6-VI-09-12-VW-U/282698727496?hash=item41d2284048:g:BYMAAOSwO9JZ-sJW

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 09:45:21 am

That's the third item that came up on the search box  :happy2:

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 20, 2018, 09:53:34 am

Quote from: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 09:45:21 am

That's the third item that came up on the search box  :happy2:

Just realised it may not fit as the armrest is like in this thread and not one complete hole? http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21902.0

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 01:38:56 pm

I think you'll find it sits over the centre  :happy2:

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 20, 2018, 10:32:05 pm

Quote from: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 01:38:56 pm

I think you'll find it sits over the centre  :happy2:

OK, will have a look-see :)

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2018, 11:00:23 pm

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: 6waysforward on January 22, 2018, 10:17:38 am

I used this single din pocket but the clips that hold it in are a little to far back meaning the pocket doesnt click in and stay secure
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T1-Universal-Double-Din-to-Single-DIN-Car-Stereo-Pocket-Tray-Fascia-Adaptor/272741000607?epid=1605335432&hash=item3f80a1659f:g:mQwAAOxyVPJSIMY3

So i ordered this which cures it
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FP-004-3-3MM-BLACK-SINGLE-DIN-UNIVERSAL-FASCIA-FACIA-SURROUND-SPACER-TRIM-STEREO/160662347061?hash=item256838dd35:m:mBFSzo1zAXEcevYy7LzYb5g

Then fitted this inside it and tapped into the front cig lighter
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-24V-USB-Twin-Dual-Power-Motorcycle-Boat-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Plug-UK/142078969160?epid=1480507160&hash=item2114910548:g:HjAAAOSwiDFYMr4H

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on January 23, 2018, 08:51:31 pm

Result

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/de6980c1d1b487a8405f76730edc957d.jpg)

Title: Re: What can I replace the CD changer with?
Post by: probedb on January 25, 2018, 01:04:57 pm

Nice :)  :happy2: