Clarion XMD1 swapped to XMD4- CD Changer not working

[Petep]

Just upgraded the boat cockpit stereo to the latest model with Aux, and Sat. Radio controls and noticed that my multi-cd changer did not "plug & play". The new stereo has C-net hookup, the old has CD changer DIN input. Any ideas on how to make this work? Adapter? Hopefully I don't need to buy a new changer also.

 

[2003380]

new changer is on your to do list -- not too expensive.

 

[Petep]

Got the one I need on E-bay, it arrives today! I know what I will be doing tonight. 20 bucks plus shipping-can't beat that.

 

[Petep]

The new changer install went fast as I left a messenger wire to pull the C-net cable for the new changer. Sounds Great, Works Great.... The XMD1 & the changer will now be sent to E-Bay to offset this update. By the way, if anyone else is doing this, the XMD4 is slightly smaller in cutout size than the XMD1, you need to fill some mounting holes with SR Zephry Gel. Four small "patches" of color match gel and our project is complete. Forget about pulling the "old" C-Bus CD changer hook-up wire out, as the factory wire ties this per ABYC standards (every 18" or less). There is no way I'm getting this cable out and the new "owner" can buy a new DIN cable from Clarion for the next install on their boat. I also left a new messenger wire so if I need to pull anything in the future I got it covered. If I was a "boat-builder" I would leave messenger wires everywhere and put big yellow stickers on them saying so!