CR-V 6 disk CD-changer

Hi,
can anyone help with the following.

I'm have a UK spec CR-V with factory sat nav. It only has a single disk CD
unit fitted.
I've been told the sat nav/audio control unit, will control the 6 disk CD
unit.
This seams logical, and it does have numbers 1-6 on the buttions for
radio/single CD control.

However, in the UK a Honda dealer list price is a shocking £420 for the 6
disk player & fitting.
But I did notice when I was in a couple of different dealers, they sell
Honda & Pioneer branded
audio equipment.
The 6 disk CD changer I fitted/removed from my last car is a Pioneer!
And I've been told this should fit straight in to, & work with the cars
system.

Problem is I don't know where the factory 6 disk unit is fitted, & therefore
don't know where
the link/power cables are located in the car.
And I ain't going to start ripping the car to bits looking for a couple of
wires.

Dealers don't want to tell you, as they want the fitting work.
Can anyone help, or offer advice!!
Gordon.

 

Try ordering the factory workshop manual--from many sources online. In it you'll find all
the info you'd need on existing wiring and cabling. . .I've even found online pdf-format
files that are the factory instructions for installing similar equipment in other models.
Good luck.

 

Anyone have anything else to add, in respect to Pioneer unit being ok with
Honda
Sat Nav control unit, or know a good source for these manuals for a UK spec
car.
G

 

I'm also looking for a reasonably priced multi-CD changer.

The Sony CDX-T69 (6 disk) with the right Sony adaptor unit to plug into
the Pioneer Sat Nav (shown for CR-V in the Sony list)looks bound to work,
but I suspect their brackets won't help get it fitted under the front
passenger seat. I installed this in a Fiesta with a 5000 RDS head & it
sounds fine to me.

I really want 10 CD's - the CDX-454RF 10 disk with remote display and
commander to work with radios which can't handle Sony CD changers.

I found installation instructions for the Genuine Honda CD changer -
visit:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/crvelect02.html
Is the Genuine Honda CD changer a standard Pioneer model, boxed with
brackets etc. to mount under the seat?