850 cd changer

[peanuts]

i am on the lookout for a cd auto changer to go with the factory fit stereo on my 850 would anyone have one spare with wiring if not is there an alternative aftermarket one that will work with it
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keef

[Clan]

might be able to help , which radio have you got? PM me ...

[migrator]

Originally Posted by peanuts

i am on the lookout for a cd auto changer to go with the factory fit stereo on my 850 would anyone have one spare with wiring if not is there an alternative aftermarket one that will work with it
ta
keef

If you have the SC-7nn, SC-8nn or SC-9nn type head unit installed you could source a suitable Volvo 6-CD changer unit from eBay (£40 or less could get one). You may have the required wiring already installed in your car. Check behind the head unit for a spare 8-pin round din cable connector (small connector with pins running across in 3-3-2 formation) and also in the rear wheel wells (under the trim on the wheel arch) for the opposite end of the cable. There should also be a power supply cable for the changer unit visible at the rear end of the cable (if present). If the cable is not already installed, eBay again is a good source for this (£10 ish) or the dealers (£30 ish I think). If you need to install the cable it normally runs over the wheel arch, down the C-pillar, along the sill and up at the A-pillar over to the centre console.

If you need an after market changer (and if you have one of the above head units) then the Alpine CHM-S6nn series is the one you need. This will also require a separate cable (even if there is a Volvo cable present) as this cable also carries the power to the changer unit. You will require a VolAlp type adaptor to connect the Alpine cable to the head unit (it also does some decoding of signals). This adaptor (sadly) costs about £60 new but can be got from eBay for much less. You could find a new changer with the adaptor for about £130 on eBay.

The Volvo SC-nnn units are made by Alpine but badged for Volvo.

[peanuts]

its the sc801 head unit

[cumbrianmale]

Originally Posted by peanuts

i am on the lookout for a cd auto changer to go with the factory fit stereo on my 850 would anyone have one spare with wiring if not is there an alternative aftermarket one that will work with it
ta
keef

Also contact Marcel, a member here, who works at Central Services who can supply radios cd changers etc.

[RealEstate]

Originally Posted by cumbrianmale

Also contact Marcel, a member here, who works at Central Services who can supply radios cd changers etc.

+1 Helpful guy.
All the best,
Ben