Cd changer wiring

[kevakasper]

Hi, I need some help locating a factory wiring harness for a gm 12 disc cd changer. If I am correct there is a harness that plugs into the back of the head unit, and then goes to the changer. I have the am/fm/cd monsoon system in a 2002 Z28. Called chevy and parts guy said the 12 disc was not an option, but I think he is full of it. I recall looking at the option codes and the 12 disc was available. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Kevin.

[White Rascal]

Your car should already be wired with a changer control harness. The plug that connects to the changer should be located in the back on the driver's side of the car. It is part of the wiring that goes to the hatch area speaker on that side of the car. It should be a flat connector wrapped in foam.

[kevakasper]

Thanks, I will have to look and see if it is there, I appreciate the help.

[blky2kz]

I dont think the changer will work with the in dash cd player. My car came with the in dash cassette and 12 disk changer, i recently put in a factory in dash cd player and my changer does not work anymore.

[White Rascal]

About half way thru the '99 model year they started adding changer controls to the factory CD HU. What year car did your new CD HU come from?

[blky2kz]

i think it was from an 02.

[TransAmMan]

neh ... how do you tell then if your CD player is capiable of handling a CD changer. Because I was just about to buy a the stock cd changer for my car and I have a 99.

[kevakasper]

Just checked and there is a loom by the drivers side rear speaker. Does anyone know if the head unit is connected from the factory or do I need to plug the pig tail in? ( for the remote cd changer)

[White Rascal]

It's already hooked up to the HU. There is the main wiring harness, the antenna and then a flat connector with 6 or 7 wires coming from it that controls the changer.

[kevakasper]

Thanks for the help, just waiting for the changer to arrive, I guess it is pretty much plug and play. I couldn't imagine the dealer doing any more when they dealer installed the changers as options. Thanks

[TransAmMan]

hmmm so I'll know if my CD player is capable of handling a cd changer if theres a connector in the rear hatch covered in foam? if not. I guess I'll just have to buy a later model monsoon head unit. It would just be a pain in the ass running the wire from the front to the back or getting a hold of one for that matter.

[blky2kz]

i dont know why my changer doesnt work with my new head unit.

[White Rascal]

i dont know why my changer doesnt work with my new head unit.
I'm thinking it actually came out of an early '99 model. I know a few people with '99's that have CD HU's that dodn't control the changer. My '99 came with a CD HU that worked fine with a changer.

[kevakasper]

Just got my changer, was a plug and play! I also recieved the wiring for it. If there is anyone who needs a harness, I have one. Yours for the shipping, was cut but have the other end. Think its all there, My car was wired from the factory so I do not need it.

[MadSeason]

For most this is plug and play if you have a 2000+, however some people have had trouble wondering why the HU won't work with the Changer even though it supports it. You have to look inside at the board on the cd drive itself. If it has a e-8276-1A it will support the changer, without the A it won't. Here are pics

http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20003.jpg http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20004.jpg

[TransAmMan]

For most this is plug and play if you have a 2000+, however some people have had trouble wondering why the HU won't work with the Changer even though it supports it. You have to look inside at the board on the cd drive itself. If it has a e-8276-1A it will support the changer, without the A it won't. Here are pics

http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20003.jpg http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20004.jpg

Look at you. So full of helpfulness and information! haha. That was actually helpful. I would just be afraid taking apart my HU.

[MadSeason]

if you've ever taken apart a computer to upgrade parts its no sweat, just don't loose the screws. I've got the monsoon acdelco repair manual and have fixed a few HUs myself or helped people figure out why its not working with the 12 disc.. just had that laying around from when I posted it on the train a month or two ago

[BradZ01]

This is all very useful info. I have an 01 with factory cassette in dash and 12 disk rear, and got a factory CD HU. Changer did not work. Talked to several stereo shops to get more opinions and they all said there was no way to make it work. I was about to sell the HU, but I will double check that code on the inside first. Thanks

[MadSeason]

This is all very useful info. I have an 01 with factory cassette in dash and 12 disk rear, and got a factory CD HU. Changer did not work. Talked to several stereo shops to get more opinions and they all said there was no way to make it work. I was about to sell the HU, but I will double check that code on the inside first. Thanks

Those pictures are for the board on the Monsoon Cd Changer HU, not the cassette HU. The board is on the CD Drive itself, I haven't had the oppertunity to take one of those cassette decks apart. I don't know if it will be of any help for you, Sorry.

[MadSeason]

Just realized you got a factory cd changer HU. Oops, good luck with the board

[Sam-SS]

Ok, I was just looking on eBay for a Monsoon CD head unit to replace my '99
SS unit which has casette and is hooked to a Delco 12 disk changer.

Could I generlize and say that if I get any GM Monsoon head unit with CD that
is '00 and later, it should work with my 12 disk changer?

Also, are there any color differences in the various GM units or will any of them color match my '99 SS dash?

...>>Sam

[MadSeason]

Ok, I was just looking on eBay for a Monsoon CD head unit to replace my '99
SS unit which has casette and is hooked to a Delco 12 disk changer.

Could I generlize and say that if I get any GM Monsoon head unit with CD that
is '00 and later, it should work with my 12 disk changer?

Also, are there any color differences in the various GM units or will any of them color match my '99 SS dash?

...>>Sam

Yes, as long as it is a pontiac monsoon cd player from 00-02 with the EQ's on it, the unit will work with your changer. I am not sure about the camaro HU's Make sure the eBay seller can verify it's not from an earlier year. The only trim differences are between camaro and firebird models, which also have different eq settings on the front. The camaro units should also work if they are 00-02 but I am not positive

[White Rascal]

Just a little word of advice here...

Make sure the owner turns off the HU's TheftLock before you buy it.

[Sam-SS]

Yes, as long as it is a pontiac monsoon cd player from 00-02 with the EQ's on it, the unit will work with your changer. I am not sure about the camaro HU's Make sure the eBay seller can verify it's not from an earlier year. The only trim differences are between camaro and firebird models, which also have different eq settings on the front. The camaro units should also work if they are 00-02 but I am not positive

Ok, so it sounds like I am good to go. Note that I have a Camaro SS and
not a Pontiac.

Thanks for the input.

...>>Sam

[MadSeason]

Ok, so it sounds like I am good to go. Note that I have a Camaro SS and
not a Pontiac.

Thanks for the input.

...>>Sam

make sure to get the camaro one... as the boltup patterns might be different

[Silverbird01]

For most this is plug and play if you have a 2000+, however some people have had trouble wondering why the HU won't work with the Changer even though it supports it. You have to look inside at the board on the cd drive itself. If it has a e-8276-1A it will support the changer, without the A it won't. Here are pics

http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20003.jpg http://edigras.iweb.bsu.edu/Public/Picture%20004.jpg

Thanks for posting this bit of info and pictures. I'm getting ready to install a Monsoon into my Grand Prix so I can use the 12 disc changer. Now I know what to look for.

[Silverbird01]

I finally installed the '01 Monsoon CD out of a TransAm in my Grand Prix. Sounds great! It was just plug-n-play. Connected the disc changer up to it and presto! It worked!
The only downside to this is I lost the radio/CD track info on my HUD (windshield display).

My question is concerning the PC board (or CD electronics) with the -A on it. Can it be easily removed from one CD HU and put in another one? I haven't removed the cover yet so I don't know how it is assembled in there.
If it easy to remove I would like to try to install it in my original CD unit so I could get my changer to work and have my HUD fully functional again.
Would this work?

[MadSeason]

I finally installed the '01 Monsoon CD out of a TransAm in my Grand Prix. Sounds great! It was just plug-n-play. Connected the disc changer up to it and presto! It worked!
The only downside to this is I lost the radio/CD track info on my HUD (windshield display).

My question is concerning the PC board (or CD electronics) with the -A on it. Can it be easily removed from one CD HU and put in another one? I haven't removed the cover yet so I don't know how it is assembled in there.
If it easy to remove I would like to try to install it in my original CD unit so I could get my changer to work and have my HUD fully functional again.
Would this work? it's about as technical as working inside a computer, just dont loose the screws and hook everything else back up the way you took it apart and you'll be fine.

[sgt0704]

I HEArd that pioneer made a cd changer for our cars after 99 or so. does any one know if the plugs would be the same for both changers?

[Sam-SS]

I HEArd that pioneer made a cd changer for our cars after 99 or so. does any one know if the plugs would be the same for both changers?

RU talking about the trunk mounted 12 disk caddy type
of changer? If so your source for these is at "Radios and
More" out of Fayetteville, NY. Phone 877-888-2225.
If I remember correctly, the proper cable is in the trunk
for this unit but I think that it also came with a cable.
I bought mine going on six years ago and it was $360
at that time.

A tip, I bought the pickup truck version of this where
it could be mounted vertacilly on the rear wall of the
trunk on one side and put a Alpine mono amp on the
other side of the latch and a subwoofer where the
changer usually goes in that recessed area on the
drivers side. This works out great as you can still
store T tops (if you have them) in the factory location.

I find caddies a bit hard to find now for this unit. Best
Buy used to carry them but do not anymore. They
are available and can be found with a Froogle search
and sometimes on ebay. Pioneer part number:
JD1212S.

I carry 7 caddies when I travel totaling 84 disks and
can drive north to south and back without hearing the
same disk twice. 3 caddies fit nicely in those mini
milk carton like racks available at the dollar stores.

...>>Sam

[MadSeason]

I HEArd that pioneer made a cd changer for our cars after 99 or so. does any one know if the plugs would be the same for both changers? Pioneer made the stock changer, but remember you only have the harness for it pre 2000 if your car came with the cd changer, all cars 2000 and on have the harness already back there

[sgt0704]

so the harness is the same for the delco and the pioneer

[Sam-SS]

I am positive that the two use the same connector.

Two other things:

My car is a '99 SS Camaro and the cable was
factory installed in it. However, I ran the cable that came
with the player down the right side of the car as that is
where I wanted the unit and the factory cable was on the
left and too short.

The other is that I gave you the wrong magazine number
for these units. The correct number is Pioneer JD-T1212.
Dono what the JD-1212S fits but I had bought two
of them on eBay and I now find though they look similar,
this one will not go into my unit.

The place that I gave you the number to has the correct
one at $40 +S&H. Yesterday, I ordered three of them
from another place on the Internet at $22 each +S&H.

...>>Sam