Steveo369

I installed the DP88 on my gf's Jetta.

Precision Interface Electronics (www.pie.net) makes VW/Audi Adapters for the 6 and 8 disc changers. I believe Blitzsafe may also make similar adapters, but I think PIE has done more research. AFAIK, the Blitz adapter is similar to the "cheaper" PIE adapter, see below:

For my gf's Jetta, PIE lists two different adapters, for each changer. The more expensive adapter allows for the mix or random function, and direct access for discs 7 and 8 on the 8 disc changer. (i.e., press disc 5 2x or disc 6 2x to get to 7&8) The cheaper adapter does not (this is because the more expensive one actually has an interface box that interprets the signal from the HU, whereas the cheaper one is a direct wire connection.

For Audis, the PIE online catalog doesn't specifically tell you what the adapter does, and they only list one adapter for each changer (6 or 8 disc). You will probably need to contact them to find out exactly whether the Audi adapter allows direct disc access to 7&8 on the 8 disc model. You might also contact Blitzsafe (www.blitzsafe.com) to find out more info on their adapters.
HTH,
Steveo<ul><li><a href="http://www.pie.net/pcappl_audi.htm">Audi CD changer adapters at PIE.</a></li></ul>

rigor

Connector wise. I'm gonna go take the gf's unit out of her 2001 jetta gls and try to plug it in..

The symphony non-bose sure does sound alot like the non-monsoon dub setup..

Steveo369

www.refurbdepot.com

When I bought the 8 disc unit (DP-88) for my gf (Christmas present, ordered 11/2001) the unit was $108. I bought the adapter from Crutchfield for $50. Grand total w/ shipping was about $180.

Mind you, the DP88 I bought was a factory refurb. So far, it's worked great. I have heard some "bad" things about refurbdepot, but my experience w/ them was decent. YMMV.

Steveo369

AFAIK, the adapter from PIE, is an actual protocol converter... The ground cable completes the circuit, (as well as acting as a noise reducing ground.) The adapter takes power from the changer-to-HU cable, and then functions as more than just a "pass-thru" device.

For the adapter to function properly, connect the ground cable. You should then be able to access discs 7 and 8 directly. The adapter needs power via the ground to be able to "interpret" that pressing button 5 2x means "go to disc 7"

Try that, (& let me know if I'm right.)
-Steveo

Steveo369

the AUDPAN988 doesn't support direct disc access.

That adapter is not (no longer) listed on the PIE site. The only one available is the AUD/PC-PAN8, which does support direct disc access...

Sorry for the confusion.