Which Cd Changer For Galaxy?

[Scope]

Hi all,

 

Im new to this forum, and indeed to the Galaxy itself. I am awaiting delivery of mine but while I wait can I ask a question.. Its a Zetec which will come with the standard Ford CD player and the dealer has agreed to fit a cd change of my choice (I have to buy it). Question is, does the Ford Cd player (5000?) control any CD changer, or will I need to look for a particular type? Also, can you get a CD changer with MP3 support even thought the CD player (controller) doesnt support it? I'd like to get a MP3 cd change is possible. Any recommendations?

 

Thank you.

[Guest wolfie]

there are several options available to you, hit the online shops and get an idea of whats available and an idea on prices! here's one to get you started

[Scope]

there are several options available to you, hit the online shops and get an idea of whats available and an idea on prices! here's one to get you started

 

Thank you Wolfie.

[Scope]

Right, I am picking up my Galaxy this afternoon and very excited to finally own one.

 

Before I purchase a CD changer I would like to know if anybody else has used an external CD changer with MP3 on the CD player that comes as standard in the galaxy (6000?).. Are you able to navigate the folders on the CD (mp3)?, how does the CD player display the content of the CD? Are you able to get a list of songs and pick the one you want to listen to?

 

Or is a better option to rip out the 6000 and replace with a "normal" CD change unit? How do you guy fill in the gap left behind (as the 6000 is very high compared to a normal car stereo)?

[Guest gooner52]

i took my ford hu out of mine

 

put in a pioneer flip screen unit with sat nav

 

as for what you put in the space cos the 6000 is a din and half unit

few pics below

 

 

i used the 2nd pic bought from ebay

[Scope]

Hmm, I get the following error when I view ANY attachments on this forum.

 

"The error returned was:

 

Sorry, but you do not have permission to use this feature. If you are not logged in, you may do so using the form below if available."

 

I am logged in.. So dont know why.

[NikpV]

can you see the thumbnail ??

[Neils TDi again]

Newbies dont have permission to download.

[NikpV]

never really thought that clicking to view full size was 'downloading' in that sense,

 

Btw Hi Neil :)

[Scope]

can you see the thumbnail ??

 

No, cant see any thumbnails.

 

Can somebody please edit my user to allow me to view the attached photos?

[Scope]

All I see is this:

 

Attached File 5ae2_1.jpg ( 9.2k ) Number of downloads: 2

Attached File 3273_1.jpg ( 13.11k ) Number of downloads: 5

[Scope]

Funny enough I can see the pictures when I go to options, download topic. lol

[Guest gooner52]

all sorted then

well sort of :lol:

[Guest mcyoungy]

Newbie here too - can't see pics either. Seems a bit daft to me.

[Guest gooner52]

once you have 30 post you can see that :blink: :lol:

[Scope]

Thank you Gooner.. oops, another post. :blink:

[Scope]

Before I purchase a CD changer I would like to know if anybody else has used an external CD changer with MP3 on the CD player that comes as standard in the galaxy (6000?).. Are you able to navigate the folders on the CD (mp3)?, how does the CD player display the content of the CD? Are you able to get a list of songs and pick the one you want to listen to?

 

I've got an answer for this one now and will write it here in case somebody else is looking in the future.

 

The Ford stereo (6000) will NOT display ID3 tags (song name, artist, etc), but simply CDX-TXX, just like a CD.. Its a shame, but there you go.

[NikpV]

thank-you

[Guest mcyoungy]

Where does the CD changer live in the galaxy? Is it under a seat or in the big pocket in the back?

[Guest gooner52]

it lives in the pocket at the rear drivers side,above from where the car jack lives

[Guest mcyoungy]

Cheers gooner. Is it obvious where to bolt it in?

 

Do all models have the wiring for the changer fitted from new? My new toy has a 4050 radio cassette with cd changer controls. I bought a 6000 RDS CD player but, of course, it's not Galaxy shaped so that will be going back on Ebay.

 

If I but one of these

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1

 

do I need anything else?

[Guest gooner52]

iirc from my yreg mk2 that had the changer,there was a hole in the pocket bin,so the changer sildes in place

 

so it might need a new skin ,or if your feeling happy you might try cuttin the old one(your choice)

 

the lead should or might be taped up.take the jack out and have a look,you should see it there

 

even my 52 with vcr,still has the lead they taped up

 

hope this helps

[Guest mcyoungy]

Certainly does thank you. I'll have a look tomorrow in daylight and then probably ask some more daft questions. Cheers

[Guest gooner52]

no probs,happy to help

[Guest wolfie]

there is a knock out cable entry in the bottom of the storage bin, score round it with a sharp knife a few times to remove it, dont just hit it and expect it to fall out easily! the unit mounts into the storage bin and is held in place primarily by the two brackets shown on the picture, but! there is a shaped foam packing piece that holds the unit in place and stops it rattling around!

if the cable is there? it will most likely be taped back to the main loom, it's been known to be found right back on top of the wheel arch behind the trim! so be prepared to dig around and have a good look for it!