1990 V8 Radio Question (Not a Bose Question)

Henry A Harper III hah at alumni.rice.edu
Tue Sep 26 19:13:36 EDT 2006


> Kent McLean wrote:
> > Scott Phillips wrote:
> >> I have the OE Audi Bose radio (working) and want to add a "aux" input
> >> using the CD Changers inputs on the back of the radio, anyone know if
> >> this can be done? (I'm looking to add XM) and don't want to use a FM
> >> modulator (I could use the cassette, but would prefer a cleaner
> >> install).  Can I also use the CD changers power (so the XM radio comes
> >> on with the radio).
> >
> > Here is a link to someone who added an iPod to an A8 using
> > the CD changer.  It includes a schematic.  Maybe it will give
> > you some ideas.
> >
>
> Where'd it go? Oh, here it is...
> http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/electrical_equipment/ipodin
> stall.html
>

The 1990 V8 factory CD changer does use an FM modulator/"injector", there is
not a separate input for the changer on the back of the Bose Delta head unit
so the A8 method won't exactly work either.
http://www.ibiblio.org/tkan/audi/radios/

Something can be done to make it work, I'm sure, but it won't be plug and
play by any means.



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