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CD Changer?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Butkus, Nov 7, 2009.

  1. Butkus

    Butkus New Member

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    Hi Everyone, does anyone know if it is possible to connect a CD changer to the Gen 3 Prius and continue to have the ability to use the steering wheel mounted controls?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Butkus, Nov 7, 2009
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    bighouse Active Member

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    in addition to the cd changer that comes with the car?
     
    #2 bighouse, Nov 7, 2009
  3. grantb3

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    I too was wondering what the difference between the II and III stereos is aside from more CDs.
     
    #3 grantb3, Nov 7, 2009
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    Butkus New Member

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    I am in the UK, and there is no CD changer offered via the dealer....
     
    #4 Butkus, Nov 7, 2009
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    In the US there is a base model (II) which I can't find the stereo spec for just now, and then the first upgrade is (III):


    • JBL® AM/FM/MP3 6-disc CD changer with eight speakers, integrated satellite radio capability [3] and hands-free phone capability via bluetooth [5] wireless technology

    The base model says Aux In whereas the III might not (?). I also seem to recall both the base and the upgrade being JBL* but I could be wrong about the base model manufacturer.

    GB

    * Of course all the major brands we've loved in the past are now shadows that are similar in name only. But at least it's not Bose.
     
    #5 grantb3, Nov 7, 2009
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    garygid Senior Member - Blizzard Pearl

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    Adding the Nav option in the Prius-III cuts the internal CD changer down from 6 positions to 4 positions. Apparently the DVD player takes some room.
     
    #6 garygid, Nov 8, 2009
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