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**wolferj-RIP** · 11-09-2010, 04:58 AM

You would need a cd changer with the m-bus connector (round plug) to work with your current head unit. The later models (96 and later) "usually" came with an i-bus connector (small square plug).

The CD-43 and CD-20 business head units use the i-bus connector for the changer. The head units should be plug and play with your existing stereo wiring with the exception of the changer cable. You could source a later style cable for the radio to cd connection, but the power supply connection is different and would need to be modded to work.

11-09-2010, 04:58 AM	#10
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