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Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:03:53 -0500
From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenospam.net>
Subject: Re: cd player for '91 900S


"Hans Lellelid" <hplnospam> wrote in message news:Khlfc.1556$2e6.80nospamread01... > Hi, > > I've searched in vain for an answer to this in the archives or on the > web (but I may have missed something, so I apologize if this has been > answered elsewhere). > > I'd really like to replace my AM/FM Cassette player in my '91 900S with > a simple (single disc) CD player. -- like one of the less expensive JVC > or Pioneer -- or perhaps even Clarion (I really don't want some red & > silver thing in my dash) -- head units. BTW - I'm in the USA, which > probably makes some things different, I don't know. I also don't know a > lot about CD player installation. What I'm wondering is: what do I > need to do this right? A few people mentioned an ISO adapter plug; is > this something that adapts ISO to a Saab-specific wiring setup? If so, > is that something I have to find at a Saab store/dealer? Do I need any > special face plate "adapters" to make sure the unit fits correctly in > the dash? I'm planning on putting it in the top single DIN space > (where the Clarion tape deck is now). > > Relatedly, does the single-disc Clarion CD player that came with some of > the 9000 models work in the 900? I've seen one or two of those on eBay, > but generally they've been selling for the price it would cost for me to > just get a new (non-Clarion) head unit. > > Thanks in advance! > Hans The quick and easy answer is to go to www.crutchfield.com and their system will display the radios (and speakers) that will fit your car. For a '91 they will even provide the wiring harness adapter so you don't have to cut any wires. This isn't the same as an ISO to Saab adapter, but 1) not all brands of radios use the ISO connector and 2) they provide this at no additional charge when you buy the radio. You will have to splice the wires, but that should not be a problem as they are labeled and the color code often matches the wiring harness that comes with most radios. I bought a Blaupunkt radio from them and put an in-dash CD changer in the second DIN slot of my '91 9000. The service from Crutchfield and the radio turned out rather well, so I can recommend them from personal experience. One note: if you are looking for the best price, Crutchfield isn't necessarily the best place to shop. If you decide to shop there, I have a "Referred by a Friend" discount code, pccxb-gv0iw-4s3i8, that you can use on the payment page to get a $20 discount on purchases over $200. It is my understanding that there were a couple of different models of radios for Saabs in 1991, but the same set of models were used in both the 900's and 9000's. If your radio came with a graphic equalizer, then you should be able to easily connect the 9000 CD player to your radio. If you don't have the equalizer, then you will have to remove the radio and the cage to see if there is a cable with an unconnected/capped DIN connector. The cap has some loopback pins, but the connector is to attach an equalizer or CD player. I agree that it is probably better to replace everything with something new that has a warranty. These CD players are over 10 years old and might not be in the best working condition. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T

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