Location of the CD changer cable/plug

[UWSCSI]

Hello!

I have recently bought a 2004 New Beetle Cabriolet and I am going to install a Ipod adapter by using the CD changer input.

I think I have read somewhere that there is supposed to be a preinstalled cable/plug in the armrest or in the trunk, but I can not find it.

Can anyone give some suggestions where to look?
(I have looked under the cover in the armrest, but can not see the plug...)

[dnyed]

You might look for the plug-in under the center stereo area, feeling with your hand, or check in the glove compartment for the plug.

Good luck to you, and Congratulations to you for your NBC!

[UWSCSI]

Are all NBC preinstalled with this cable/plug option from fabric?

[bigcanoe]

On my 2004 I noticed a plug along the left side of the front passenger seat. It is white in color. Could this be it?

[UWSCSI]

Originally Posted by bigcanoe

On my 2004 I noticed a plug along the left side of the front passenger seat. It is white in color. Could this be it?

Well, I supposed a preinstalled cable for CD-shifter should be placed where it is suitable to install the CD-shifter...
In the trunk or inside the armrest... but then again, I can not find it so I do not actually know. I guess I have to contact my local VW dealer.

[miffmole]

Mine is in the bottom of the armrest/center console. I hooked up a 6-CD changer to it.

http://www.pbase.com/sentforth/image/88300906

[jazzcat]

if someone needs the cable in the trunk area i would be willing to pull mine for the right price (you price it from the dealer and let me know what they want and I will price competitively to that shipped)

[UWSCSI]

Originally Posted by miffmole

Mine is in the bottom of the armrest/center console. I hooked up a 6-CD changer to it.

http://www.pbase.com/sentforth/image/88300906

I guess it was easy to spot? Maybe my 2004 NBC has not been equipped with this option

I suppose I have to remove the radio/CD unit and do the cabling my self... no problem, just time consuming

[miffmole]

Actually, it wasn't that easy to spot, because the wire with the connector on it was pretty short. Does your car have a cassette player in the dash like mine?

[UWSCSI]

Nope, I got the CD player.

I have had a pretty good look inside the armrest, but the cable just is not there.

Second, when i try to remove the radio/CD from the DIN/dash, it just goes half-way out. I suppose there are some tight wiring back there, but why do they make it look like impossible to remove the radio/CD deck? I just do not have the ba**s to use enough force I guess. I am afraid to break something.

(For the record, I have done this installation on my Audi A4 as well, and there where no troubles at all. The radio/CD deck was easily removed as it should be.... )

[miffmole]

Sounds like you must have a 2004.5 NB Convertible...Mine is the earlier version (actually made in June of '03, but still an '04 model year).

I know that the ones like mine have the cable/connector for the CD changer because they don't have a CD player in the dash (just cassette), but yours obviously is different. Does anyone think it might have a connector in the trunk, like the rest of the NBs?

That wouldn't be too handy for your iPod, though.

[UWSCSI]

You are correct. My NBC is from june 2004.

[ranky]

once you install a cd changer do you have to do anything with the set in the dash I heard you have to get a code from VW so that the set will pick up the changer. Am I right or is this a load of rubbish.

[miffmole]

Not with mine...as soon as the connectors clicked together it was good to go. My changer is located in the console, as it's a 2004 convertible. It's controlled with the regular Monsoon radio controls on the dash.

http://www.pbase.com/sentforth/image/88300906

http://www.pbase.com/sentforth/image/87774279

[ranky]

Ive just had a look for my cd changer plug and it is in the arm rest near the wiring for roof, i had to dig about a bit but found it after a while. Happy hunting.

[miffmole]

Yeah, mine was a little hard to see, too. A couple of more inches of wire would have saved a lot of pain and contorting.

[beetle_mama]

I have a NBC and would also like to install an IPod connector. I just looked under the center console and there's nothing there except for the power cord to the lighter/power behind the console (for which the cover just won't stay shut). Does anyone have another suggestion where it might be? I checked in the trunk and I do have an empty box where a 6 cd changer would have gone. Should I take that apart to look for a wire that might lead to the front?

Bought my 2004 NBC in June of 2004 so it's the one with the Monsoon radio and CD changer only--no cassette.

New on the forum. Thanks for all the help you can give.

[Deserion]

The socket for the in-armrest CD changer on NBCs is under the black plastic insert. It's in there, just have to search for it.

The small "box" in the trunk is the Monsoon amp.