cassette to cd player

barkster1971 · May 5th, 2014, 19:36

My dad wants to replace his stock radio/casette player with a stock cd player. What are the options regarding model numbers that will fit? Would a double din one fit if the cubby hole / cigarette lighter was removed?
Would the wiring for the optional cd changer be there as it is poverty spec model 1997 945.
Cheers Carl.

wrinkles · May 5th, 2014, 19:44

A double din will fit if you take out the cig lighter and cubby hole but it leaves a gap which dose not look very nice I tried it and in the end I fitted a standard size radio CD player with blue tooth and MP3 and a UsB on the front as I use memory sticks most of the time. it will also run a 10 disk changer.

barkster1971 · May 5th, 2014, 19:48

I would just put a new one in but he wants a stock one hence the question. I guess a double din's out then!

CTCNetwork · May 6th, 2014, 00:54

Hi,

I looked into popping a unit in from the V90 (double din) but it would not fit as the fuse/relays got in the way.

My '96 had the cd changer cable in it. Pull your existing unit out and have a feel around for the cable. It is probably taped in a safe, out of the way position.

Des. . .

Volvo_Utrecht · May 6th, 2014, 09:31

Ct-503 or ct-505 fit nicely with same cables

barkster1971 · May 6th, 2014, 16:49

yes I had a look at the pdf catalogue and the CT505 seems to be the one to get.

CTCNetwork · May 6th, 2014, 17:34

H8i,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvo_Utrecht

Ct-503 or ct-505 fit nicely with same cables

Yes. Single DIN CD player..

That is, if you can find them!

Des. . .

barkster1971 · May 6th, 2014, 18:30

There may be one knocking about abroad!

Forrest · May 7th, 2014, 00:14

I've also heard that CT-906 is a direct fit. There is one on eBay in Germany with 23 watchers myself included. Two problems with this one to my mind; firstly they want EUR 185 plus delivery for it and secondly it looks to be grey when the original fitment is black. If I were paying that much for it I'd want it to look impeccable.

The other alternative that I've been considering on/off for some time is to get something like this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Changer-.../dp/B0060OQOIC

I've no direct experience, but it looks like you can change MP3 tracks through the existing head unit like you might access an OEM CD changer fitted in the boot. The advantages I can see of this over a CD player is that you keep the original factory look (assuming you hide the unit away somewhere) plus you don't have to carry any actual CDs in the car.

barkster1971 · May 7th, 2014, 07:22

There's also a CT-503 on German ebay for a lot less than that. My dad doesn't really do mp3's ! I think once a stock cd player is sourced getting the 6 or 10 cd holder shouldn't be too hard to find and I'll wire that in for him.

May 5th, 2014, 19:36	#1
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	cassette to cd player My dad wants to replace his stock radio/casette player with a stock cd player. What are the options regarding model numbers that will fit? Would a double din one fit if the cubby hole / cigarette lighter was removed? Would the wiring for the optional cd changer be there as it is poverty spec model 1997 945. Cheers Carl. __________________ new engine! new car!

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wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 15:16 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	A double din will fit if you take out the cig lighter and cubby hole but it leaves a gap which dose not look very nice I tried it and in the end I fitted a standard size radio CD player with blue tooth and MP3 and a UsB on the front as I use memory sticks most of the time. it will also run a 10 disk changer. __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

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barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	stock I would just put a new one in but he wants a stock one hence the question. I guess a double din's out then! __________________ new engine! new car!

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I looked into popping a unit in from the V90 (double din) but it would not fit as the fuse/relays got in the way. My '96 had the cd changer cable in it. Pull your existing unit out and have a feel around for the cable. It is probably taped in a safe, out of the way position. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

May 6th, 2014, 16:49	#6
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	rare yes I had a look at the pdf catalogue and the CT505 seems to be the one to get. __________________ new engine! new car!

May 6th, 2014, 09:31	#5
Volvo_Utrecht Volvo Utrecht Last Online: Today 17:21 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utrecht	Ct-503 or ct-505 fit nicely with same cables

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barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	possibly There may be one knocking about abroad! __________________ new engine! new car!

May 7th, 2014, 00:14	#9
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 01:48 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	More alternatives I've also heard that CT-906 is a direct fit. There is one on eBay in Germany with 23 watchers myself included. Two problems with this one to my mind; firstly they want EUR 185 plus delivery for it and secondly it looks to be grey when the original fitment is black. If I were paying that much for it I'd want it to look impeccable. The other alternative that I've been considering on/off for some time is to get something like this. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Changer-.../dp/B0060OQOIC I've no direct experience, but it looks like you can change MP3 tracks through the existing head unit like you might access an OEM CD changer fitted in the boot. The advantages I can see of this over a CD player is that you keep the original factory look (assuming you hide the unit away somewhere) plus you don't have to carry any actual CDs in the car.

May 7th, 2014, 07:22	#10
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	ebay.de There's also a CT-503 on German ebay for a lot less than that. My dad doesn't really do mp3's ! I think once a stock cd player is sourced getting the 6 or 10 cd holder shouldn't be too hard to find and I'll wire that in for him. __________________ new engine! new car!

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