Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:15:23 -0800 From: Gregory Kleverlaan <Gregknopsamet.au> Subject: Re: installing cd changer in saab 900s '94.
6 "John R. Weiss" wrote: > Must be a trade-off for the standard kangaroo deflectors down there... ;-) > > I had to run a wire from the trunk to the fuse box in my '94 for the trailer > hitch wiring (if you're going to put on a hitch, get it and the wiring kit > while you have the car torn up!). It was a lot easier to pull up the carpeting > and feed the wire than I thought it might be. Getting to the back of the radio > might be a bit more difficult, though (I haven't tried that yet)... > > I'd buy the Saab mounting kit (I did for my '94). Otherwise, you have to > figure a good way to keep the CD changer from moving around and getting slammed > by other stuff in the trunk (or is it a boot there?). You might be able to > make yourself a bracket, but I think the price of the kit is reasonable. > ----------------- > John Weiss > Seattle, WA > remove *nospam* from e-mail address for reply > > <gregory_kleverlaannopsameja.com> wrote in message > news:81tnv3$aqa$1nopsam1.deja.com... > > As Thanks for your help I did end up ringing a car audio specialist shop > > who was much more helpful than the SAAB deal I rang. Apparently SAAB > > never installed the CD changer cable in there Australian > > model cars. But the shop does have a cable to suit my needs perfectly. > > > > Just a matter of getting the cable installed into the car from the front > > to the rear. > > > > Thanks for the help you have given me. Will let you know what the end > > result is after I visit the Car Audio shop. > > > > Another question. Is it worth the extra money purchasing the SAAB CD > > mounting cage kit? as I assumed he trailer lights connecter is that all to familiar rectangular connecter that is usualy cable tied the back rear corner just next to the rear lights. I did end up visiting the local Car Audio retailer but the cable he had was for newer models of clarion machines, as the pins were slightly larger and would not allow the connector to be fit properly. The shop phoned clarion here in Australia and confirmed that the connector cabe thle supplier had was indeed for the new model machines and not suited for previous model player combinations. We had to order the correct cable so I will not get the correct cable till tomorrow night but the replacement cable is half the price of the current model cable. The hard part will be running the cable under the carpet from the front of the car to the rear of the car. But at least the cable is available. not that the cable is cheaper than expected the money i saved can go towards the cd mounting kit. I think it would be too much trouble to make up my own bracket As the saab cd cage I have read about fits neatly into the space provided and is made out of steel. as to removing the radio in the SAAB its about the easiest thing to take out of the car. Just need to press the 2 little clip holes on either side to release the clips and then you can remove the radio/casset unit no problem. I was surprised how easy it was to remove. But since you already have that cd changer cable installed to the back of the car there will probably be no reason for you to take the radio out. Greg
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