mikem
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I am going to reinstall the original Bose item and have been reading the handbook but cannot work out if the cd player will play computer made MP3 style cd's. Anyone got one fitted and know the answer?
Bose type c fitted radio/cd
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AcesHigh
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Not a chance unfortunately.
The only way is to fit an x-carlink or possibly an Alpine mp3 changer with the appropriate adaptor
The only way is to fit an x-carlink or possibly an Alpine mp3 changer with the appropriate adaptor
mikem
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An ordinary changer might give me the variety that I need. How would an alpine mp3 changer work? I am no electronic wizard. will check in the for sale section.
mikem
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Found an xcarlink SKU424 on tinternet so I think I understand what that is now. :huh: had a look where it might plug in and there is already a 8mm white cable coming from the back leading under the armrest.
Will that be the changer cable and should it come out in the boot, and if so which side and where? THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS
AcesHigh
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I don't think that wire cable will be the changer cable, but I could be wrong.
I would have thought that a changer cable fitted at the factory would follow the normal wiring loom (down one of the sides) in to the boot.
The back of my Bose unit had a small 2cm-ish square hole for the changer / xcarlink plug.
If you have a model with the cubby hole and ash tray under the radio, you can get to it without taking the radio out by removing the gear lever surround and cubby hole surround and then you can reach through under the radio itself to get to the rear of it.
I would have thought that a changer cable fitted at the factory would follow the normal wiring loom (down one of the sides) in to the boot.
The back of my Bose unit had a small 2cm-ish square hole for the changer / xcarlink plug.
If you have a model with the cubby hole and ash tray under the radio, you can get to it without taking the radio out by removing the gear lever surround and cubby hole surround and then you can reach through under the radio itself to get to the rear of it.
whereami
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it is easy to install an aftermarket one which will play mp3 or even have a cable to play an ipod! if it interests you to do that can help with the instructions. 
mikem
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Got it up and running and am probably going down the xcarlink route but have another small query. According to my handbook, if I press the clock button on the Bose radio whilst also pressing the 1 and 2 buttons the time should adjust . Nothing seems to happen?it is easy to install an aftermarket one which will play mp3 or even have a cable to play an ipod! if it interests you to do that can help with the instructions.
what am i missing here?
whereami
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I sadly cant remember what to do. i am sure someone on here will give you the information you need. something in my head is saying hold the clock button until the clock flashes then change the time.I could be wrong though :lol:
mikem
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Sorted --- in the hand book it says hold clock button and press 1 for hours and 2 for minutes. Tried that and failed so tried every other button, turns out its 5 and 6.