Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:53:58 -0500 From: sans.cuddynopsamrusnodot.ca (David Cuddy) Subject: Re: CD changer again
In article <388C58D6.2266nopsam.com>, paduanopsam.com wrote: > Hello from Calgary. > I'm sure that this topic has been mentioned before but I must have > missed it. > I have a 1994 900s and would like to install a cd changer in it. I would > like to use the factory controller that came already installe dwith a > radio and tape deck. I have been told at a shop here that any changer > with an FM modulator will do. I then asked about installing a clarion > cdc 635 or 634 which I had read would in effect just plug right in to > the existing wires in the trunk. I was then told that I would still need > to buy a 100 dollar adaptor to use the clarion. > Any insight as to the best path to take would be great. > Thanks > Rodel The Clarion CDC635 is a plug-compatible CD changer that works with the factory tuner/amp. Ditto the RDC634. The 635 has a digital output for interconnect via a fibre cable to a digital eq/amp (i.e the Clarion DPH9300). The 634 is cheaper and just has basic analog output that connects to the Saab built-in headend. I mounted mine in the glovebox of my '94 900. I did not have to buy any $100 adaptor. The Changer cable is not always there, despite common belief that it the 900 is prewired with a cable back to the trunk. I have an early production '94 900, and to my surprise, there was no cable pre-installed in the trunk. It looked like a lot of work to fish the cable neatly back under the seats and all, so I mounted the CD changer in the glovebox, and I'm glad I did. On long trips I can get at the changer and swap discs without having to go digging around under a trunk load of luggage. Good luck!
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