Ok does the 93 q45 Have A cd Changer that works?

[xobritxo42]

Oh this car we bought came with a sony cd changer in the trunk, i guess it was supposed to have come from the factory like that but IT DOSENT WORK i dont know why the changer controller says E-99 i dont know what that stands for, but i guess it should work through the bose stock system? I cant figure it out anyone else know?

[Jesda]

On 90-93 Qs, all CD changers worked through an FM modulator. The Sony changers are junk, but you can get a Clarion unit that will work as well. Do some searching and you'll see a number of threads on the subject, including repair methods.

[maxnix]

On 90-93 Qs, all CD changers worked through an FM modulator. The Sony changers are junk,...

Really? Then why the cable?

Anyway, Sony changers can be rehabilitated by Sony.

[Jesda]

Really? Then why the cable?

Anyway, Sony changers can be rehabilitated by Sony.

I dunno, probably to interface with the controller.[Honestly not sure.]

[xobritxo42]

Yeah all together i think sony sucks, i wish i could find something else but no $$$$

[Q45denver]

Are you taking about the changer controller in the armrest tray? I don't know what E99 means but you can try resetting it. The Sony does have its problems but it is your only option unless you want FM modulation. I don't believe the Clarion will work in a 1993.

[xobritxo42]

yeah i will try that hopefully it works because your right i have really no other options, cause you know tapes are kinda out of style!

[MattB]

yeah i will try that hopefully it works because your right i have really no other options, cause you know tapes are kinda out of style!

Another option that I think will work (I think Wes's car has had this done, not sure if it will work on a '93), is to install a Bose CD headunit from a 1999+ G20.

[Rex]

yeah i will try that hopefully it works because your right i have really no other options, cause you know tapes are kinda out of style!

I had picked up a CD changer from an early Q, hoping to make iot work in my 94, but the set ups are so different I never tried. If you're interested drop me an email. Looking for $100 shipped.

[Flagship-Q]

Another option that I think will work (I think Wes's car has had this done, not sure if it will work on a '93), is to install a Bose CD headunit from a 1999+ G20.

Yep, I've seen and heard it. Works like a charm!