Shardul

I have a 1997 2.8 Quattro. Which is pre wired for a CD changer. I wanted to know if I had to buy a audi cd changer or could I buy any other brand CD changer and use an adaptor with it to make it work. Please any help is appreciated.

Andy_FL

And it's a pretty penny (compared to the changers for the newer cars). Look to pay $250-300 for a used one, even more for brand new probably. I've never heard of an adaptor for the 8-pin. Usually there are a couple on eBay, but I don't see any at the moment. Good luck

Andy

Mr. White

Lots of people do the panasonic changer. I think it's a little cheaper

Andy_FL

PANASONIC CHANGER (13-pin) NOT COMPATIBLE WITH '97.

Shardul

Thank you for the help, I figure out they make cd changer interface for a 1998 13 pin, but they don't make any for a 8 pin. I guess I will have to spend some money and get a audi 8 pin changer

Andy_FL

Yeah, '97 and older are 8-pin. '98 and newer are 13-pin, so it seems.

roots

I got after market Panasonic installed under glovebox. looks great, Use FM mod, excellent sound!

Mr. White

you get the converter plug that everyone usually has to get. it's expensive, like 50 smackers

Steveo369

Unless you are talking about an FM modulator (universal add on) which does not use the HU for CD changer control.

The early 98 and older A4's used a different headunit and CD changer, which are not compatible with the Panasonic changers.

Please do a search.

Andy_FL

^^^^^^^What he said^^^^^^^^^^ (and what I was trying to say) :-)