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Any CD changer pin-outs info for my Visteon head unit?

Hi all, my first post in this forum. Just got my first landie (Freelander 2003), was wondering if anyone knows the pin-outs from the available plug under the passenger seat, which comes from the standard Visteon Radio-CD fitted in the car.

I'm interested in either making up my own, or if available, getting some aftermarket hard-drive based system for MP3's. I've seen the iPod Ice Link connector, but it seems not available for my

12-pin plug? Perhaps I'm being an ass, and it doesn't plug into the CD-changer cable at all, but into the back of the radio? In this case I have no idea what plugs I've got back there.

Clearly the long term goal here is to have a nice hard-drive integrated system which utilises the steering controls.

I'd appreciate any advice or info from people who banged their heads on something like this before me.

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webhiker
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OK, guess not. I must be the first person on the planet to think of doing this. Or Visteon head units are a bunch of crap and they don't let anyone know their pin outs.

, my first post in this forum.

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webhiker

Try an alternative tack. There are loads of rebroadcast gadgets available. like this:

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got one last week. Brilliant bit of kit. It allows you to play anydevice with a 3.5mm audio jack, over your car radio, or any otherhousehold radio.

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Colonel Tupperware

Yes these are quite nice, however as I mentioned I'd like to see it a bit more integrated with the steering controls, as well as not have to arse around with recharging the iPod or other such device.

For example my old BMW had a lovely Hack the iBus project which allowed you to tap in to the onboard computer harness, and make your own custom bits for navigation, DVD, mp3 players etc.

Cheers wh

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webhiker

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