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Cd changer 850

posted by  G-man on  Thu Dec 12 08:33 CST 2002
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I just got a used Volvo CD changer for my 1995 850 turbo wagon with the CD changer control enabled radio and need some help installing.

I have heard that the changer can go in the glove box. Is this true and if so is there a different box "insert" so the changer will fit? Otherwise, where would it mount?

Also, is the Volvo-Alpine changer CD changer interface the right connector for this unit?

And last, in addition to the 8-pin DIN there is another connector that doesn't seem to plug into the back of the radio anywhere. Is this plug used?

Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.









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    Cd changer 850

    posted by  P.E. on  Fri Dec 13 04:54 CST 2002
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    I too just bought an Alpine CD changer (S-630??). I'm having it installed in the trunk. In reading through the archives, I see that installing the CD changer in the glove box is pretty commonly done. I'm wondering, though, isn't the trunk a better place to put it? I would think that it would be quite a bit cooler in the trunk than in the glove box on a hot day when the car is parked in the sun. Does it matter?

    I guess having it in the glove box is more convenient, but then where are you going to put your gloves???

    A related question: Soundtrack is charging me about 80 bucks for the adapter. Is there a chance that the previous owner of the car had a cd changer, took it out when he sold the car, and left the adapter behind? Is the adapter something that attaches to the CD changer itself, or to the unit in the dash?








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      Cd changer 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be Joe Schaefer on  Mon Dec 16 05:43 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      P.E.,

      Crutchfield sells the adapter to adapt the Apline S630 to the Volvo deck for only $19.99. Just thought I'd tell you...

      www.crutchfield.com

      Joe Schaefer








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      Cd changer 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be some 850 guy on  Fri Dec 13 05:33 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      the adapter is about 6" long one end plugs into the back of the radio the other to the back of the cd changer and one wire that needs to be connected to a power line. the local tv/stereo place said the adapter was $100! go here http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-1KveuNhKd6Z/prodview.asp?s=0&i=541VOLALP

      that's what you need to connect the alpine to the volvo head unit. $20 there's always the possiblity that he left it behind. pull out your radio and see if its back there. there is a picture of the adapter on the above mentioned site.







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        Cd changer 850

        posted by  P.E. on  Fri Dec 13 07:19 CST 2002
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        Thanks for the link. The part is 50 bucks for my year (1997). Still, 30 bucks cheaper than what Soundtrack is charging. I'll call Soundtrack and see if their "60 day price guarantee" applies to parts such as adapters.








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    Cd changer 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be some 850 guy on  Fri Dec 13 04:48 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    this website might help with install of a cd changer. http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/cdchangerinstall.html
    it has a pretty good description of what you're looking at in the back of the head unit and which wires are for what. i installed an alpine changer, the volalp connector is what you need to connect an alpine to the volvo head unit, available at crutchfield for maybe $15. i would assume that the volvo changer would be plug and play. i mounted my changer in the third seat area. i never use it(the seat) so popped the bottom seat off and mounted the changer where the seat was. plenty of room for cds under there too. and don't forget to have your 4 digit code handy when you disconnect and reconnect the radio.








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    Cd changer 850

    posted by  Sin on  Thu Dec 12 13:41 CST 2002
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    Yes it can go in the glove box. If you get the Alpine unit made specifically for the Volvo, it should come with a custom bracket that takes up the entire glove box. It is only a braket/mount, not a new interior.

    If you don't get the Alpine unit made specifically for Volvo (if it is the Volvo unit, it says Volvo on it instead of Alpine), the brackets that come with the Alpine unit can be used.

    Depending on the model, it may be plug and play. It all depends on which Volvo deck, and which changer (alpine or Volvo). The most important part is to make sure you have the Alpine deck. At that point, the worst that can happen is that you'll have to go out and buy the adapter.







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