Radio cassette question (again)

I've just removed my CR-708 radio cassette from my 940 estate today, thinking it would be a straight forward task of new connectors for my pioneer cd player......wrong, i've done lots of searches on here this evening & i'm totally baffled as what to do next with all the wiring, i then got to thinking, if i was to buy a second hand genuine volvo radio cd player would that solve the wiring problem, if so which serial number would plug straight in ? please help lads as i dont fancy driving in total silence. Jan

Go to Halfords, they will selll you the wiring loom you need to connect in the pioneer stereo. They can tell you which one. Also they can sell you the black plastic face bit for the pioneer I think it is different size to the volvo. If you are very nice to them and park close to the door someone may even give you a hand.

thankyou for answering, went to halfords yesterday, young lad there said he didnt undrestand the seperate amp situation, also the parts i may require aren't on the shelf as they are special order part, thats why i started wondering about a second hand volvo cd player.

Hi Jynx. Are you a Ebay member ?? If so you should be able to find what you are looking for there. I have a '94 940 estate which had the standard radio/cassette player fitted. When I disconnected it the wiring was incorrect for my JVC cd head unit. I managed to find the wiring adapter AND the facia plate, so it fits neatly, on Ebay. So good searching and I hope you find what you're looking for. Good Luck !!! Cheers Stalky :Banane32:

Cheers lads.......i did it :Banane45: now discovered that the front passenger door speaker doesn't work.......but i'll make do with 5 out of 6 speakers for now the next question...............i think it must be wired direct to the battery as the unit plays without the ignition on, apart from making sure i switch it off could this cause any problems in the future ?

o'k.......another blonde question ! how ? it was like spaghetti junction in there !!

Use a circuit tester to find which cable is permanently on and fit a fuse holder and fuse in that cable.

Find the cable that is connected directly to the battery and fit the in-line fuse. It doesn't matter where abouts in that cable you fit it, under the dash or a convinient spot in the engine bay (more accessible)secured with cable-ties is OK. Dave