Prob with 6 disk in-dash 03 EB

[mde2pmp]

Ok, so I am trying to figure what the deal is with my head unit. From everything I have read my explorer did not come with the satellite radio option. But for some reason when I flip through all of the modes, I see, AM, FM1, FM2, then CD, and then I get another one that is like useless. It says DJ1 TRK 1.. and it wont let me do anything with it. When it is on the CD mode it works fine. I'm not sure what this other mode is.. Help, PLease!!

 

[cobrajeff]

Your CDX-6 radio is capable of controlling a remote Ford 6-CD Changer in ADDITION to the 6 CD's in the head unit. "DJ" means "Disc-Jockey" (an early Sony term for a CD Changer - Sony was the first supplier of our realy model CD Changers); "TRK1" is, of course, "Track #1".

Some of the design team thought that 6 discs was enough, and did not plan to make the CDX-6 capable of controlling an external changer. I was writing the product specs, and was able to convince the team that the radio SHOULD be capable of that.

I run 12 CD's in the Mach Audio System in my Mounty - 6 in the radio, and 6 in the console-mounted Ford CD Changer (plus one spare loaded 6-disc magazine in the console, too).

regards,

cobrajeff

 

[mde2pmp]

Thanks alot! I see how that works now. Where would be the cheapest place to find one of these add on changers? And it mounts in the console?? Seems like it will prolly take up all the space in the console..

 

[cobrajeff]

Cheapest place would be a junk-yard or e-Bay. Be sure to get the harness with it.

It does take up most of the console - but, my music is more important to me than a console full of munchies. There's still room for my cell phone, 12V phone cord, spare CD magazine, & a pair or gloves.

Jeff

 

[mde2pmp]

Thanks for your help Jeff! Greatly appreciated!!