Relocating MK4 Disc changer

[RedMile04]

So Ive been contemplating with the idea of moving my 6 disc changer, in my 01, up to my glove box for about a month now. Im really suprised I havent seen it done before though. Any have a DIY on it? I searched the vortex, but with no luck. It seems really straight foreward, but if that was the case there should certainly be a DIY somewhere. Anyone got any ideas how much work is involved?

Car in question:

[Jester B]

Re: Relocating MK4 Disc changer

Never done it, but I think you've got 2 options.

1) Pull the factory cable back from the hatch area to the glove box and install there.

2) Get a *much* shorter cable and disconnect the factory one from the back of the deck and then just route to the glove box.

I guess a #3 would be to run more cable from the back up to the front. I did install a USASpec iPod adapter and there was an extension cable to get from the hatch that I ran along the passenger side behind all the trim up to the glove box (well, just shy of the glove box - may need an additional 2 feet for wiggle room). Place I found the extension was DiscountCarStereo.com

[RedMile04]

Re: Relocating MK4 Disc changer

Mhh well after about 20 minutes off messing around with it, I have come to accept that the changer is to large to fit in the glove box. Dang it would be so nice to have access to it while driving.

[blackradon]

Re: Relocating MK4 Disc changer

phatnoise?? oem and pretty easy to find.

[RobG]

Re: Relocating MK4 Disc changer

Get an Ipod.....

[RedMile04]

Re: Relocating MK4 Disc changer

Ive got an ipod, and sat radio that holds thousands of songs. For sound quality and ease of use I still like having cd's in the car. If I forget my ipod im hooped and that phatnoise thing looks like a pain to use.