Replaced Alpine CD changer - wrong connector

Robsa · 5th March 2009, 15:46

Hi guys

The CD changer in my Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur (1997) was dead when I bought her, and I got a new Alpine CD changer from Ebay. It is brand new (party no XQE100230).

When I went to plug it in... it has a different connector. It has a round DIN type connector where my old one is square.

My question is, is it possible to use this changer with my car or will it not work at all? It looks identical in every way except for the damn connector! I have been told that it will not work at all by someone but thought I would post up here just in case.

thanks very much

Robsa

PS I think my head unit is a symphony - it has a cassette player with it. And my changer is in the glove box.

raykay · 5th March 2009, 16:15

I don't think it will work as the Symphony and CD changer, although made by Alpine, are modified to work with the Rover electrics.
The part number you have is not one of the changers in this thread - http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=34

Mike · 5th March 2009, 16:52

XQE100230 is the changer for previous generation Rovers, the 600/400/200 etc. As raykay says it won't work in a ZT/75.

hth

Robsa · 5th March 2009, 17:16

Oh poo. Well thanks for the info guys. Anyone looking for a brand new alpine CD changer for a Rover 600/400 etc...?

Robsa

JohnDotCom · 5th March 2009, 19:01

I have a few of them things in my Spares store from when the 600's were plentiful.

obiwan · 5th March 2009, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robsa

Hi guys

The CD changer in my Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur (1997) was dead when I bought her, and I got a new Alpine CD changer from Ebay. It is brand new (party no XQE100230).

When I went to plug it in... it has a different connector. It has a round DIN type connector where my old one is square.

My question is, is it possible to use this changer with my car or will it not work at all? It looks identical in every way except for the damn connector! I have been told that it will not work at all by someone but thought I would post up here just in case.

thanks very much

Robsa

PS I think my head unit is a symphony - it has a cassette player with it. And my changer is in the glove box.

Firstly I need to declare that I'm not an expert on this...

But can you see what colour the wires are?

5th March 2009, 15:46	#1
Robsa Newbie Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replaced Alpine CD changer - wrong connector Hi guys The CD changer in my Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur (1997) was dead when I bought her, and I got a new Alpine CD changer from Ebay. It is brand new (party no XQE100230). When I went to plug it in... it has a different connector. It has a round DIN type connector where my old one is square. My question is, is it possible to use this changer with my car or will it not work at all? It looks identical in every way except for the damn connector! I have been told that it will not work at all by someone but thought I would post up here just in case. thanks very much Robsa PS I think my head unit is a symphony - it has a cassette player with it. And my changer is in the glove box. Last edited by Robsa; 5th March 2009 at 16:01..

5th March 2009, 16:52	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	XQE100230 is the changer for previous generation Rovers, the 600/400/200 etc. As raykay says it won't work in a ZT/75. hth __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

5th March 2009, 16:15	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	I don't think it will work as the Symphony and CD changer, although made by Alpine, are modified to work with the Rover electrics. The part number you have is not one of the changers in this thread - http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=34

5th March 2009, 17:16	#4
Robsa Newbie Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh poo. Well thanks for the info guys. Anyone looking for a brand new alpine CD changer for a Rover 600/400 etc...? Robsa

5th March 2009, 19:01	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I have a few of them things in my Spares store from when the 600's were plentiful.