How to Install a CD Changer
- 1). Remove your keys from the ignition, and disconnect your battery to ensure that no fuses are blown during the installation process.
- 2). Decide on the best location to place the unit. The most popular places to install a CD changer are in the trunk of your car, or underneath the passenger's seat. You'll want to ensure that it is an easily hidden spot, as a CD changer can invite potential thieves to rummage through your car. You'll also want to choose a location that is easy to access, and one that will allow you to conceal the wiring that will lead out of the changer.
- 3). Examine your existing car stereo system, and determine if you have an available output jack to connect the changer. If you own an older vehicle, you may need to purchase an FM transmitter to allow the changer to connect to your radio. Most newer vehicles will have an output or auxiliary jack that can be connected to directly.
- 4). Decide on a path for your cabling. You'll want to be certain that your cords can reach without stretching, and that the cables can be easily concealed beneath carpeting or fixtures.
- 5). Use the mounting materials that accompanied your changer to set the device firmly in place. Generally these devices come with a velcro strip that can be installed to keep the unit from stripping. Some higher scale models may also come with a bracketing system that can be installed permanently.
- 6). Reconnect your car battery once the unit has been connected to the stereo or FM transmitted, and is properly mounted. Turn on your car like normal and ensure that the device is properly functioning. If you are using an FM transmitter, you may need to tune your transmitter and radio to an unused signal in your area for best results.