cr902 radio

Apr 25th, 2003, 17:23

can anyone please tell me if you can plug a cd changer into the back of this unit and if so do i need a specific one.

thanx

peeda

Peter Milnes · Apr 26th, 2003, 00:25

If there is a button on the front panel labelled "CD" then you should be able to plug it into the back. Mine is CR906 and has this feature. Check in your owner's handbook for radio information (on my 760 this was a seperate booklet, on my 940 it is at the back of the handbook).

All the best, Peter

Apr 26th, 2003, 09:43

If you can, you need a Volvo one which costs a fair amount. However, these are actually Alpine units and you can buy an Alpine and a conversion kit. Do a search online. However, I do not think a 902 can be connected to a CD changer.

George

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Peter Milnes · Apr 26th, 2003, 23:41

I think the clue is in the radio type "CR-902" which surely means Cassette-Radio 902. My CR-906 is a Cassette-Radio which has provision for CD input from seperate CD changer which is either in the boot or under one of the seats.

All the best, Peter

tonyflynn1 · Apr 27th, 2003, 12:58

Although in most cases Volvo audio is made by Alpine, the cr902 is in fact made by Mitsubishi, how old is it and can you post pics of the front and back or describe the connections?

tonyflynn1 · Apr 27th, 2003, 13:22

Hi, found this pic -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=3288

There are no cd controls on the fascia so it's unlikely to be compatible with a changer.

Peter Milnes · Apr 27th, 2003, 22:57

If you look closely at the picture, you will see that the cassette flap carries the legend "CD" just in front of "RDS". So the CR902 CAN have a CD changer plugged into it.

All the best, Peter

Apr 27th, 2003, 23:29

No, sorry Peter but that is the symbol for RDS. That does not say CD, just looks like it. What you need to do, if you want a CD changer, is to get either a CR906 say, that can take either a Volvo CD changer or an Alpine with adapter or get a third party system from say Kenwood or Sony. Either is an easy install and will not cost the earth if you stick to the standard stuff, these things can also be bought on e-Bay. I have Kenwood headunit and CD changers in my two daily drives and a Kenwood cassette radio in the 440 and a Sony CD player in the GL. All bought second hand and all working just fine.

George

Anglo-Swede resident near Leuven in Belgium

'87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46, 200k)
'88 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230ET/M46, 270k)
'88 745 GL (B200E/M47, 200k)
'89 440 GL (B18K/M55, 90k)

tonyflynn1 · Apr 28th, 2003, 09:48

Another alternative is a standalone cd changer with fm modulator and control pad such as this one.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A96481%3A14632

I know sony do units like this in the UK, it transmits to the car audio via a spare frequency on the fm band and can therefore be added to any fm equipped radio regardless of age.

Apr 25th, 2003, 17:23	#1
peeda2 Guest Location:	cr902 radio can anyone please tell me if you can plug a cd changer into the back of this unit and if so do i need a specific one. thanx peeda

Apr 26th, 2003, 00:25	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: cr902 radio If there is a button on the front panel labelled "CD" then you should be able to plug it into the back. Mine is CR906 and has this feature. Check in your owner's handbook for radio information (on my 760 this was a seperate booklet, on my 940 it is at the back of the handbook). All the best, Peter

Apr 26th, 2003, 09:43	#3
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: cr902 radio If you can, you need a Volvo one which costs a fair amount. However, these are actually Alpine units and you can buy an Alpine and a conversion kit. Do a search online. However, I do not think a 902 can be connected to a CD changer. George Anglo-Swede resident near Leuven in Belgium '87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46, 200k) '88 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230ET/M46, 270k) '88 745 GL (B200E/M47, 200k) '89 440 GL (B18K/M55, 90k)

Apr 26th, 2003, 23:41	#4
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: cr902 radio I think the clue is in the radio type "CR-902" which surely means Cassette-Radio 902. My CR-906 is a Cassette-Radio which has provision for CD input from seperate CD changer which is either in the boot or under one of the seats. All the best, Peter

Apr 27th, 2003, 12:58	#5
tonyflynn1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 23:23 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Chate	RE: cr902 radio Although in most cases Volvo audio is made by Alpine, the cr902 is in fact made by Mitsubishi, how old is it and can you post pics of the front and back or describe the connections?

Apr 27th, 2003, 13:22	#6
tonyflynn1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 23:23 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Chate	RE: cr902 radio Hi, found this pic - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=3288 There are no cd controls on the fascia so it's unlikely to be compatible with a changer.

Apr 27th, 2003, 22:57	#7
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: cr902 radio If you look closely at the picture, you will see that the cassette flap carries the legend "CD" just in front of "RDS". So the CR902 CAN have a CD changer plugged into it. All the best, Peter

Apr 27th, 2003, 23:29	#8
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: cr902 radio No, sorry Peter but that is the symbol for RDS. That does not say CD, just looks like it. What you need to do, if you want a CD changer, is to get either a CR906 say, that can take either a Volvo CD changer or an Alpine with adapter or get a third party system from say Kenwood or Sony. Either is an easy install and will not cost the earth if you stick to the standard stuff, these things can also be bought on e-Bay. I have Kenwood headunit and CD changers in my two daily drives and a Kenwood cassette radio in the 440 and a Sony CD player in the GL. All bought second hand and all working just fine. George Anglo-Swede resident near Leuven in Belgium '87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46, 200k) '88 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230ET/M46, 270k) '88 745 GL (B200E/M47, 200k) '89 440 GL (B18K/M55, 90k)

Apr 28th, 2003, 09:48	#9
tonyflynn1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 23:23 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Chate	RE: cr902 radio Another alternative is a standalone cd changer with fm modulator and control pad such as this one. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A96481%3A14632 I know sony do units like this in the UK, it transmits to the car audio via a spare frequency on the fm band and can therefore be added to any fm equipped radio regardless of age.

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