Built in CD Civic EX but no option for 8 cd-changer?????

stu_iow · 19th August 2006, 18:41

I want my EX to have a 8 cd-changer.

Dealer has contacted honda but no reply as yet.

The diesel ex has teh option for the cd changer, why can't i have one fitted??

Bit disappointed if this is the case.

Stuart

allan40alt · 19th August 2006, 19:40

Hi Stu, the EX plays mp3 cd's so you can (as many of us have) download 12 or more audio cd's as mp3 data onto one cd giving you all the info in the main screen on the facia (Album names, artist, track titles etc) so you have at least a 12 album changer already installed.

Good luck, Al.

NB: if you have a separate cd changer it will not display the id3 tag info.

ps: I know there are a lot of programmes available but I found 'mp3 maker titanium' (made by MAGiX) to be very user friendly. Transferred my top 12 albums + a few singles from 'audio' to 'mp3 data' created a play list (make sure you prefix each album a, b, c, etc for the order you want them in) and download. I think it only cost £9.99 or so.

basegreen · 19th August 2006, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Hi Stu, the EX plays mp3 cd's so you can (as many of us have) download 12 or more audio cd's as mp3 data onto one cd giving you all the info in the main screen on the facia (Album names, artist, track titles etc) so you have at least a 12 album changer already installed.

Good luck, Al.

NB: if you have a separate cd changer it will not display the id3 tag info.

ps: I know there are a lot of programmes available but I found 'mp3 maker titanium' (made by MAGiX) to be very user friendly. Transferred my top 12 albums + a few singles from 'audio' to 'mp3 data' created a play list (make sure you prefix each album a, b, c, etc for the order you want them in) and download. I think it only cost £9.99 or so.

there are literally dozens of programs which will do this for free, notably
CDex.

thanksdenis · 19th August 2006, 22:04

Stu,

I managed to get the 8-CD multi-changer for my EX - cost around £400 though (delivery soon, soon soon

).

The dealer did actually recommend using the MP3 player as a somewhat cheaper otion - it is to my shame that I would rather spend £400 than work out how to use it!!

basegreen · 19th August 2006, 22:09

It really isn't difficult at all

When I get time, I'll create a proper HOW TO using entirely free tools.

thanksdenis · 19th August 2006, 22:17

"When I get time, I'll create a proper HOW TO using entirely free tools."

Top Man!

Whilst on the subject of my technical cabbegary - how would I create a quote other than cuuting/pasting as above?

basegreen · 19th August 2006, 22:24

Quite easy, sir... just hit the "QUOTE" button at the top right of any post you wish to quote

WoolyCiv · 19th August 2006, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by thanksdenis

"When I get time, I'll create a proper HOW TO using entirely free tools."

Top Man!

Whilst on the subject of my technical cabbegary - how would I create a quote other than cuuting/pasting as above?

mihael · 20th August 2006, 14:12

Hi stu iow i am still waiting for my car 1.8 ex i shift in cosmic grey have ordered 8 cd changer in armrest with mine the dealer took my order with no comment that this was not an option that i could have on the 1.8 ex petrol plus while looking in other dealers for right price / deal i did bring this up with one he contacted honda uk and was informed by them that there would be a need for an extra bit of wiring which was available and would not be a problem ? so hopfully this will be the case

stu_iow · 20th August 2006, 14:23

excellent.

Is it ok to print this thread out and show them if i do get any problems.

I shouldn't see any problems coming up, the bloke dealing with me seems really nice and will do anything to keep me happy!!

I will await a phone call from him tomorrow, i hope!

DT · 20th August 2006, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu_iow

excellent.

Is it ok to print this thread out and show them if i do get any problems.

I shouldn't see any problems coming up, the bloke dealing with me seems really nice and will do anything to keep me happy!!

I will await a phone call from him tomorrow, i hope!

stu_iow, I have a 8 disc intercahnger on my 1.8 EX, no issue with the dealer fitting it - does take up most of the room in the arm rest. Note tha the interchanger does not play MP3 CDs, these can only be played in the main unit.

smiffy · 21st August 2006, 12:10

Yes, my 1.8 EX has 8-CD changer - no issues ordering it (it's dealer fitted). The major annoyance with it is that it doesn't seem to have a Disc Mix option loke I had on the Jag - used to use it all the time. I think I'll switch to MP3 - that gives you track mix. I might even take the changer out to get the armrest box space back.

thanksdenis · 21st August 2006, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

Quite easy, sir... just hit the "QUOTE" button at the top right of any post you wish to quote

Ahem....now you can see why I opted for the CD changer and not the MP3 player

Anyway, thanks for the tip, I shall now quote with gay abandon - and you can quote me on that.

mihael · 21st August 2006, 20:10

hi all am whaiting my car with the 8 cd changer have a few questions hope you can help can the changer play copy cds ,dos the disk info from the changer display on the sat nav screen in full as the dash one dos , is that right that the changer will not play random tracks off all the cds ,dos the changer play other format disks wma

basegreen · 21st August 2006, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihael

hi all am whaiting my car with the 8 cd changer have a few questions hope you can help can the changer play copy cds ,dos the disk info from the changer display on the sat nav screen in full as the dash one dos , is that right that the changer will not play random tracks off all the cds ,dos the changer play other format disks wma

In order.

Yes, Yes, Yes and No.

DT · 22nd August 2006, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihael

hi all am whaiting my car with the 8 cd changer have a few questions hope you can help can the changer play copy cds ,dos the disk info from the changer display on the sat nav screen in full as the dash one dos , is that right that the changer will not play random tracks off all the cds ,dos the changer play other format disks wma

Mihael, I have an 8 CD changer in my EX. The changer can play copy CDs, all you see on the Sat Nav Screen when playing CDs in the changer is 'External Device', no other information is displayed the track and CD (disc) number are displayed on the small textual display under the temperature values, you can't set the changer to Random mode across all CDs in he changer. I can't get the CD changer to play MP3 or WMA CDs.

mihael · 22nd August 2006, 21:11

Dont understand why dos the £400 cd changer not have the same features as the main unit ie playing mp3 cd with random play after all this is not a cheap unit and presumable is honda latest unit for there latest car ?

basegreen · 22nd August 2006, 21:15

tbh, it's terrible value when you can easily get eight albums on one cd in mp3 format.

19th August 2006, 18:41	#1 (permalink)
stu_iow Big Civic fan Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Civic EX but no option for 8 cd-changer????? I want my EX to have a 8 cd-changer. Dealer has contacted honda but no reply as yet. The diesel ex has teh option for the cd changer, why can't i have one fitted?? Bit disappointed if this is the case. Stuart

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,145 Thanks: 8 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	Hi Stu, the EX plays mp3 cd's so you can (as many of us have) download 12 or more audio cd's as mp3 data onto one cd giving you all the info in the main screen on the facia (Album names, artist, track titles etc) so you have at least a 12 album changer already installed. Good luck, Al. NB: if you have a separate cd changer it will not display the id3 tag info. ps: I know there are a lot of programmes available but I found 'mp3 maker titanium' (made by MAGiX) to be very user friendly. Transferred my top 12 albums + a few singles from 'audio' to 'mp3 data' created a play list (make sure you prefix each album a, b, c, etc for the order you want them in) and download. I think it only cost £9.99 or so.

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thanksdenis Valve Cap Join Date: 1st August 2006 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stu, I managed to get the 8-CD multi-changer for my EX - cost around £400 though (delivery soon, soon soon ). The dealer did actually recommend using the MP3 player as a somewhat cheaper otion - it is to my shame that I would rather spend £400 than work out how to use it!!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It really isn't difficult at all When I get time, I'll create a proper HOW TO using entirely free tools.

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thanksdenis Valve Cap Join Date: 1st August 2006 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"When I get time, I'll create a proper HOW TO using entirely free tools." Top Man! Whilst on the subject of my technical cabbegary - how would I create a quote other than cuuting/pasting as above?

19th August 2006, 22:24	#7 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Quite easy, sir... just hit the "QUOTE" button at the top right of any post you wish to quote

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mihael Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi stu iow i am still waiting for my car 1.8 ex i shift in cosmic grey have ordered 8 cd changer in armrest with mine the dealer took my order with no comment that this was not an option that i could have on the 1.8 ex petrol plus while looking in other dealers for right price / deal i did bring this up with one he contacted honda uk and was informed by them that there would be a need for an extra bit of wiring which was available and would not be a problem ? so hopfully this will be the case

20th August 2006, 14:23	#10 (permalink)
stu_iow Big Civic fan Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	excellent. Is it ok to print this thread out and show them if i do get any problems. I shouldn't see any problems coming up, the bloke dealing with me seems really nice and will do anything to keep me happy!! I will await a phone call from him tomorrow, i hope!

21st August 2006, 12:10	#12 (permalink)
smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, my 1.8 EX has 8-CD changer - no issues ordering it (it's dealer fitted). The major annoyance with it is that it doesn't seem to have a Disc Mix option loke I had on the Jag - used to use it all the time. I think I'll switch to MP3 - that gives you track mix. I might even take the changer out to get the armrest box space back.

21st August 2006, 20:10	#14 (permalink)
mihael Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi all am whaiting my car with the 8 cd changer have a few questions hope you can help can the changer play copy cds ,dos the disk info from the changer display on the sat nav screen in full as the dash one dos , is that right that the changer will not play random tracks off all the cds ,dos the changer play other format disks wma

22nd August 2006, 21:11	#17 (permalink)
mihael Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont understand why dos the £400 cd changer not have the same features as the main unit ie playing mp3 cd with random play after all this is not a cheap unit and presumable is honda latest unit for there latest car ?

22nd August 2006, 21:15	#18 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	tbh, it's terrible value when you can easily get eight albums on one cd in mp3 format.