SC-901 MP3 auto changer 1998 CD 2.5T

[kim]

HI and seasonal greetings to one and all . Has anyone kept their SC-901 and added an auto changer that plays MP3 recordings?????

If so, which one and how please ........

Also stalk controls or changing the wheel to include cruise and audio controls ???

Thanks in anticipation, christmas money at the ready ...Kim :smile:

[kim]

Looks like I am answering myself here , Now bought an ALPINE CHAS634 6 DISC MP3 CHANGER and looking to hook it up. Next cost ,the m bus adapter , SOUNDLINX-VOL02ALP looks like there's no getting around the price (£60) unless... anyone's "been there, done that" cheaper???
Seems like there is some interest in having home burnt mp3 Cd's (all copied from originally purchased Cd's) available in the car instead of a centre console full of loose Cd's.
Will continue to post results ,each time penny's permiting.

Kim

[Dangerous Dave]

I looked into getting a cd changer myself ages ago, but decided against it as I couldn't find an alternative to the adapter which, as you say, is a costly piece of kit for what it is. Plus it wasn't MP3 compatible.

You say you've got the CHA-S634 changer, this uses the Ai-Net not the Mbus, so I'm guessing the VOL02ALP adapter wont work with it.

[kim]

Update....Contacted alpine they said use alpine addapter KCA 130B to back of unit and that's off eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160520562155&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_773wt_905 £17. Then they told me to phone ICD ltd 0121 323 2880, http://www.incaripod.com/Brand/ICD
Nice guy said they don't advertise the unit needed anymore but would do me one over the phone £40 ...job, hopefully done....will post as bits arrive and ,when I have a go at fixing in .Kim

[kim]

Well all the bits have arrived ,last adapter lead today. Reading the instructions , 2 wires from the vol2 one needs a permanent live the other a switched live. Hope I can find these in and amongst the radio feeds.

Cant do it too quick as I am going to get my 7 seat conversion tomorrow and collect my new spoiler....cans of olive paint at the ready.

That reminds me got to place a wanted add in here and VOC ,
post soon Kim

[kim]

Thanks silverback02 for your pictures. Will try to use original wiring feeds for the SC-901 to feed VOLA2 ,fingers crossed. Will feed a couple of inline fuses though. 3amp OK ? Kim

[kim]

Well I started this little personnel ,it would seem thread , and now time to close it ......
Have found a few things that might have been helpful ..from the back of a SC-901 Brown and green wires are 12v permanent feeds..yellow and violet 12v ignition switched.
A SC-901 will not see the CHA-S634 even with the VOLA2 interface .

According to the imfo sheet that comes with the set up it lists 1995-99 840,850,940,960,s40,v40,s70,v70, and not s80. But will work with Head units SC700,SC800/1/2/5 AND CR906.
NOT any more modern units eg sc-901.

the lot is up for sale MP3 auto changer CHM-S634 review at

Nhttp://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/407.htmlow

VOLA2 interface review at

http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=VOLA2L

And the alpine adapter KCA-130B review at

http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/alpine-kca130b-ainet-adapter-p-276.html

will put this all on ebay and as a set up on VOC ,and here £140 inc P&P some you win......thanks for reading Kim