The Delco unit is identical, regardless of which car they use - Cavortte or Catera. The last one on eBay was priced at $65. That seems reasonable since the Crutchfield unit (don't know if it's Delco, Sony, or other) is $243 with a one-year warranty.
Sorry - this was intended to be a question, not a statement of fact. I have found that the Delco units use a Pioneer cassette, and are (probably) made by Pioneer. Can any reader confirm this?
I have a Pioneer / Delco unit in my Catera. I put it in and it uses the fatory installed cable (if you have a Bose system the cable is already installed). The steering and radio controls work the changer with no problem. The button on the left side of the wheel control the song and changing of the Cds and the ones on the right control volume and radio / tape / CD function. Here is a picture of mine installed:
So sscatera97, where did you get your cd changer, does it play mp3's and was your cd changer made just for a catera? I'm trying to see if all Delco units are universal for GM cars. There are a couple of good prices on ebay for some out of a Chevy.
I burn MP3 format on CD-RW and it palys with no problem. I got mine from a local Pontiac dealer who had it left over from dealer installations. The only Batera specific item is the mounting bracket and I got it off eBay. AS long as it is a 12 disc that has the correct plugs receptical, it should work. I had this in an Astro van (I know, what was I thinking) and removed it prior to selling it. Does your car have a Bose system?
I burn MP3 format on CD-RW and it palys with no problem. I got mine from a local Pontiac dealer who had it left over from dealer installations. The only Batera specific item is the mounting bracket and I got it off eBay. AS long as it is a 12 disc that has the correct plugs receptical, it should work. I had this in an Astro van (I know, what was I thinking) and removed it prior to selling it. Does your car have a Bose system?
Does the mounting bracket allow the unit to swivel, or does it simply hold the change in place?
You mention 12 disc - the originals were 8 disc units.
Yes sscatera mine has the Bose system. Is that going to be a problem? Also, how do know if the unit has the right plug connection and does it matter if the unit plays 6, 8 or 12? Damn I'm confused. Thanks for all the info fellas.
Yes sscatera mine has the Bose system. Is that going to be a problem? Also, how do know if the unit has the right plug connection and does it matter if the unit plays 6, 8 or 12? Damn I'm confused. Thanks for all the info fellas.
andergar
Andergar, we're both confused. The "Delco" unit seems to be made by Pioneer - right or wrong? The changer can have 6, 8, of 12 CDs, and still work - right or wrong? I wish we could come up with a Changer Model List so we could go hunting!
I took a snapshot of what is behind the access panel. Unless I am blind, or unless the connecting cable is buried behind something, I do not see a connector for the CD changer.
I have a Pioneer / Delco unit in my Catera. I put it in and it uses the fatory installed cable (if you have a Bose system the cable is already installed). The steering and radio controls work the changer with no problem. The button on the left side of the wheel control the song and changing of the Cds and the ones on the right control volume and radio / tape / CD function. Here is a picture of mine installed:
Factory installed cable?
Was this hidden, or tucked out of the way? See my post and photo, but I do not see a cable.
The bracket mounts it stationary. I will look in my other Catera and see where the cable is hidden. If you have a BOSE system, the cable is there. 12 Disc changers are more common. I will post the photo shortly.
