Stock '97 CD Changer dead...

[dchainey]

I have a '97 XLT. The stock Ford installed player/changer appears to be dead. Took it into the dealer and they wanted $480 to repair. Yeah right!

This has the am/fm/cassette/cd controller on the dash, with the 6-disc changer in the console. Can I replace the changer myself? If so, what is involved and where can I find a replacement?


Thanks,

Needing My Tunes & Frustrated

 

[Brian's98XLT]

Yes you can check with a local car audio shop and see if they carry Peripherial, Blitz Safe or similiar adaptor. These companies make adaptors that allow certain aftermarket changers to work with your factory radio

 

[Skunk]

those changers are cake to install nevermind replace, I do it for a living and it takes about 15 min to install a full cd changer with cable in explorers (except 02) 4 screws hold the changer mounting kit in place (under the center console) then that pops up and 3-4 screws hold the changer to the kit, thats it, as per getting a new changer ford is a ripoff if they charge u that much, we put new ones in for $400 dealer cost, bout $175 our cost. If ya need a changer try ebay, but watch what ya buy, or if ya want I have a few new and used here, I get em wholesale so their cheap. let me know how ya make out.

 

[bigtigexplorer]

dchainey, I've got the stock changer out of my '99. I'll sell it to you for $100 plus shipping. You can check it out here Changer pics

 

[Jim F]

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