Audio Issue - 75 CDTI Contemporary SE

djpeng · 27th July 2016, 20:13

I have recently purchase a very nice CDTI Contemporary SE (05 Plate diesel auton with only 1 owner from new).

Is has the Harmon Kardon audio system upgrate and the radio CD unit currenty installed is CD 5404 MP3 X.

Is this likely to be the original radio CD unit installed from new?

The boot mounted CD autochanger is missing but I have just purchased a Kenwood KDC -C469 (on eBay) - will this work with the CD 5404 MP3 X Unit?

Any assistance here would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Originally posted on the Technical Forum in error!!

RPWC · 27th July 2016, 22:47

From what I have read on previous threads, no, I think it has to be a genuine MGR original equipment part that works with the head unit. I have the symphony head unit,which is coup,ed to the Alpine cd changer,this is original MGR standard equipment . I could be wrong about yours mind you. The forum I C E experts are Coolcat, Duotone,Raykay, to name but a few. Try a PM to one of them,Duotone/Coolcat possibly best, as they know the MGR audio systems inside out. You could check for what was standard equipment here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79121

RPWC · 27th July 2016, 23:24

After checking the link in Reebs' signature, your car had the Ivovox m3-100 as standard and the H K system. The head unit you have is standard equipment, but I think an optional extra,it is a Siemens unit, so if your cd changer is kenwood , you MAY need to change the head unit to the same,but one of the experts will be able to advise better than me.

Duotone · 28th July 2016, 06:30

The VDO 5404MP3X was the top of the range head unit fitted to the late Rover

75 and MG ZT.

To replace your missing multi changer you will need a VDO changer.

The Alpine auto changers are not compatible with your present head unit.

Dave T

RPWC · 28th July 2016, 06:50

It's a Kenwood changer he's bought Dave. I'm guessing that is not compatible either?

RPWC · 28th July 2016, 06:52

This is what you need I would say.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siemens-VD...AAAOSwhQ5XQbOg

Duotone · 28th July 2016, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

This is what you need I would say.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siemens-VD...AAAOSwhQ5XQbOg

Richard, the one in your Ebay link is the correct changer.

Dave T

djpeng · 29th July 2016, 12:56

Thank you Richard & Duotone for your very prompt advice and assistance.

I have now purchased the VDO unit on eBay and will keep my fingers crossed that it will be OK.

Not sure how the formal 'thank you' system works on the forum yet.

David P

coolcat · 6th August 2016, 07:57

Richard and Dave beat me to it

The thanks button only appears after you have made a certain amount of posts.
10 I seem to remember, could be wrong though

djpeng · 18th August 2016, 19:24

I have now purchased (on eBay) and mechanically installed the recommended Siemens VDO CD autochanger in the boot.

However the vehicle wiring loom (Harmon Kardon) has a male 13 pin DIN plug and the CD autochanger also has a male 13 pin DIN plug.

Have tried to find a female to female 13 pin DIN adaptor but have to date have had no success (just found some photos of the item so I know they existed!!)..

I have found a couple of female 13 pin DIN sockets and some 15 way screened cable but feel the soldering required could be a challenge.

Does anyone have any ideas where I could source a female to female 13 pin DIN adaptor?

27th July 2016, 20:13	#1
djpeng Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audio Issue - 75 CDTI Contemporary SE I have recently purchase a very nice CDTI Contemporary SE (05 Plate diesel auton with only 1 owner from new). Is has the Harmon Kardon audio system upgrate and the radio CD unit currenty installed is CD 5404 MP3 X. Is this likely to be the original radio CD unit installed from new? The boot mounted CD autochanger is missing but I have just purchased a Kenwood KDC -C469 (on eBay) - will this work with the CD 5404 MP3 X Unit? Any assistance here would be much appreciated. Thank you. Originally posted on the Technical Forum in error!!

27th July 2016, 22:47	#2
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,169 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	From what I have read on previous threads, no, I think it has to be a genuine MGR original equipment part that works with the head unit. I have the symphony head unit,which is coup,ed to the Alpine cd changer,this is original MGR standard equipment . I could be wrong about yours mind you. The forum I C E experts are Coolcat, Duotone,Raykay, to name but a few. Try a PM to one of them,Duotone/Coolcat possibly best, as they know the MGR audio systems inside out. You could check for what was standard equipment here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79121 __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 27th July 2016 at 23:25.. Reason: wrong link added

27th July 2016, 23:24	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,169 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	After checking the link in Reebs' signature, your car had the Ivovox m3-100 as standard and the H K system. The head unit you have is standard equipment, but I think an optional extra,it is a Siemens unit, so if your cd changer is kenwood , you MAY need to change the head unit to the same,but one of the experts will be able to advise better than me. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

28th July 2016, 06:50	#5
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,169 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	It's a Kenwood changer he's bought Dave. I'm guessing that is not compatible either? __________________ Cheers. Rich…

28th July 2016, 06:52	#6
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,169 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	This is what you need I would say. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siemens-VD...AAAOSwhQ5XQbOg __________________ Cheers. Rich…

28th July 2016, 06:30	#4
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	The VDO 5404MP3X was the top of the range head unit fitted to the late Rover 75 and MG ZT. To replace your missing multi changer you will need a VDO changer. The Alpine auto changers are not compatible with your present head unit. Dave T

29th July 2016, 12:56	#8
djpeng Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audio Issue - 75 CDTI Contemporary SE Thank you Richard & Duotone for your very prompt advice and assistance. I have now purchased the VDO unit on eBay and will keep my fingers crossed that it will be OK. Not sure how the formal 'thank you' system works on the forum yet. David P

6th August 2016, 07:57	#9
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,112 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Richard and Dave beat me to it The thanks button only appears after you have made a certain amount of posts. 10 I seem to remember, could be wrong though __________________ Jeff.

18th August 2016, 19:24	#10
djpeng Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have now purchased (on eBay) and mechanically installed the recommended Siemens VDO CD autochanger in the boot. However the vehicle wiring loom (Harmon Kardon) has a male 13 pin DIN plug and the CD autochanger also has a male 13 pin DIN plug. Have tried to find a female to female 13 pin DIN adaptor but have to date have had no success (just found some photos of the item so I know they existed!!).. I have found a couple of female 13 pin DIN sockets and some 15 way screened cable but feel the soldering required could be a challenge. Does anyone have any ideas where I could source a female to female 13 pin DIN adaptor?

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