I'm looking to get a cd changer for an oem mazda stereo I got but I don't know what cd changer was used from new. The connector on the stereo is 14 pin rectangle if I'm not mistaken

Here's the connector at the back of my OEM stereo, for the remote CD changer
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Here's the CD changer in the boot
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Here's the other end of the cable, where it goes in to the CD changer (in the boot)
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I also came across all this paperwork I didn't know I had - details of the OEM audio equipment
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When I say OEM, what I think happened is the dealer in the UK fitted the audio stuff. Certainly they fitted the alarm and the sunroof in my car, and it's a pretty safe bet that dealers would fit options like the audio equipment. I've never understood why they put the CD changer in such a rattly position - it tends to pause if I go over a bump!

So from what I can find, UK Mazda dealers fitted 'Finish line' products that carry a Mazda logo so they can be 'official'. I expect the same small range of audio equipment went into every flavour of Mazda they sold

Mine is a 1997 model, so there may be different kit for earier/later cars and in other countries

By the way, if you're still thinking of fitting a sunroof, the dealer-fitted sunroof I have in my current BA does not need any of the factory-fitted framework, it is just fitted into a hole cut in the roof! It does not slide open like the factory fitted ones, but it pops up nicely and slides back a bit

I see, the connection is different to the one on my stereo. I wanted a mazda branded one so I found one from the states which is plug and play. It has a CD changer plug and was thinking to find one but I'm not too fussed about it.

Also about the sunroof, I'd love one but I'm terrified of cutting into the roof to do it (obviously would not do it myself) also I'd need the headliner anyway

I see, the connection is different to the one on my stereo. I wanted a mazda branded one so I found one from the states which is plug and play. It has a CD changer plug and was thinking to find one but I'm not too fussed about it.

Also about the sunroof, I'd love one but I'm terrified of cutting into the roof to do it (obviously would not do it myself) also I'd need the headliner anyway

I'm really glad you found a Mazda branded stereo - not surprised it has different connectors, I suspect each country had its own deals (maybe even different models from different Mazda dealers)

As for my sunroof, the oriiginal Mazda UK dealer just cut a hole in the existing headlining and covered it with the sunroof kit fixings - there's a wide rubber cover all round the inside of my sunroof and it looks fine

I'm sure if you found a competent workshop they'd cut and fit - it's still quite a common job across many cars. My sunroof is not Mazda specific even though it was fitted by the Mazda dealer

But I agree - I can't picture myself ever cutting holes in my lovely car!!

It's just the cd changer that's different, the other connectors are the same. Anyway I'll figure it out eventually, maybe somebody knows of a compatible model. Also re the sunroof. One time i removed my headliner to check if I've got mounting points and connectors for the sunroof, I don't so unfortunately it's not really a possibility I don't think