dvallere Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Hi all, For a year or so I've been using my Sony MDX-66XLP (changer) in my '04 BMW 325Ci. The factory radio was able to control the MD changer using the BMW prewiring for CD changer and a special Sony-BMW adapter I got from the UK. But on Saturday I traded the Bimmer for a Ford Expedition. This has a 2-DIN receiver with a 6-disc in-dash changer. I've written to Ford and to Sony to find out if there is prewiring for a changer and where it might be located (it's not intuitive), and Ford says "Sorry, we can't help you with issues like this" and Sony hasn't yet responded. The dealer is likewise clueless. I don't want to spend a fortune on stereo upgrades, especially since I'm broke from buying the car! But equally I don't want all my MDLPs lying around useless. I can't even use the cassette adapter that came with my NetMD unit because there's no cassette slot in the factory radio. I've tried using one of those FM modulator units and it didn't work very well. (That was before I got the changer for the BMW.) My local Car Toys said that if I want to remove the factory unit and replace it with an in-dash MD player they can handle that (except they don't sell Sony units so it would have to be Alpine, Blaupunkt, Pioneer, JVC, or Eclipse). Car Toys doesn't stock any MD units. According to these mfr websites none of these companies are still making MD car audio (at least not for the US market). So ARGH! What can I do? I'm not skilled enough to do wiring myself. Does anyone know whether the Expedition is wired to accept a changer? If so, where does the wiring terminate? Or, does anyone know of a non-Sony US model receiver? And does anyone want to buy a year-old MDX-66XLP? I'll throw the BMW adapter in for free :-) Thanks for any help. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 What is your exact budget for a MDLP DIN unit? I can hook you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvallere Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Ah, forgotten I'd posted here. I'm going to get an adapter from Connects2 and I'll be all set with the factory radio. Thanks for answering, though. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Glad to hear things are working out for you. Sounds like you've got a keen lifestyle..still interested in selling that 66XLP? :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvallere Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 kurisu, I never visit this board anymore unless I really have been thinking about MD. You want the 66XLP? Let me know. It's in a bag in a closet somewhere with all the bits and bobs. I really am going to get an in-dash unit soon, though! Just a question of which one. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 kurisu, I never visit this board anymore unless I really have been thinking about MD.Aw, why? You're most certainly welcome to be a regular and chew the fat with us. You want the 66XLP? Let me know.Right. I saw your other post, so I'll reply about that stuff there, but yes, please private message me about the 66XLP and we'll talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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