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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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guys i need to replace the standard cd unit as im sick of not being able to play my copied CDs, im more than happy to leave in the standard tap deck, so ive brought a pioneer cd unit, am i ok to use it with the tape deck or do i need to replace the top part to? how will i switch between the cd unit and the radio/tape unit?

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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Dont think you can run the two together mate to be honest. Only way is ditch both and get a cd player then look out for a blankin plate or compartment from a sapphire sierra ghia or similar to nlank the hole left.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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cant run both!!! nooooo!! are you sure? im possitve ive seen a pic where someone has the standard tape deck but put in an aftermarket cd player. i wouldnt mind if my standard ford unit could play copid CDs. unless im just using crap qaulity cds? does anyone elses play copied or do we all suffer this one?
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Just fit one HU
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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you cant run the 2 as aftermarket ones are not compatible with the ford unit, i asked my auto electician about this before
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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thanx radman 1 HU it is then, where on earth do i get the blanking plate from, unless i just leave the stadard tape dec in just to keep the hole covered but just not in use if you no what i mean
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Try a Ford sierra as the later ones had either a blank or a pocket in it, i have one in my esc cos and looks like factory fitment!
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