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80schild
10-20-2005, 12:50 AM
Hi all, I'm new here and would like to say hello to everyone. I own a 2001 super clean Protege DX with factory AM/FM radio only and would like to have the cd player option added to the system. Is that possible. It looks like the cd and cassette player could have been added as an option but the previous owner did not wanted. If so any idea about the price and would that be something I could do myself. I do not want to spend too much otherwise I'd buy an after market system from best buy or circuit city. I would like to keep the factory unit since I like the look of it. Any help and advice would be highly appreciated.

80schild
Matthew
10-20-2005, 12:52 AM
there might be a good amount of people with stock systems lying around. had you asked this question 5 months ago, idve given you mine.
80schild
10-20-2005, 01:54 AM
Man I wish I would have, I 've been thinking about it for a while. I almost bought one unit on ebay but I got out bid on last minute. Thanks for your reply.
Captain KRM P5
10-20-2005, 02:12 AM
check the for sale section often, should be able to locate something
MazKid
10-20-2005, 05:38 PM
I have this radio in my car(it actually fits with some modding, plugs right in)...I've got one lying around but don't know if the CD part works all the way because it clicks like it's trying to spit a disc out when no disc is in it. I never tried a CD in that one though(because I don't own any), might not work at all for all I know.

Luckily 3rd gen Proteges/'98+ 626s are starting to be found in junkyards...next time I go I'll take a look and buy one if I can find one...most yards charge like $30 for it.
SubXer0
10-20-2005, 07:22 PM
i got one i don't need, if you want it lemme know
peace
dante
80schild
10-20-2005, 07:28 PM
Okay, I think I found one, but I am not sure if it has green light or amber. I am waiting to hear from the owner which the system belongs to his son and he is not sure of the color. I am intereste in green. Will see.
SubXer0
10-20-2005, 07:29 PM
aight well lemme know mine is green btw
solid_snake
10-20-2005, 07:40 PM
the ones with red lighting look like this:
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/evox/stills/gallery/752_57.jpg

the ones with green lighting look like this:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/solid_snake/PICT0039.JPG

hope this helps
Captain KRM P5
10-20-2005, 07:45 PM
slightly better reference chart;

protege DX, LX :: green backlight
protege ES, protege5 :: amber backlight
mp3, mazdaspeeed :: dysfunctional headunit
solid_snake
10-20-2005, 07:50 PM
slightly better reference chart;

protege DX, LX :: green backlight
protege ES, protege5 :: amber backlight
mp3, mazdaspeeed :: dysfunctional headunit


the Hu in the tribute will work too
SubXer0
10-20-2005, 09:20 PM
protege DX, LX :: green backlight
protege ES, protege5 :: amber backlight
mp3, mazdaspeeed :: dysfunctional headunit
or better yet...
protege DX, LX :: green backlight dysfunctional headunit
protege ES, protege5 :: amber backlight dysfunctional headunit
mp3, mazdaspeeed :: dysfunctional headunit
80schild
10-21-2005, 06:42 PM
Thank you all you have been very helpfull, specialy solid snake. Now I know the diffrence in color. Thanks again guys, if the deal falls through then I'll let you guys know and maybe I can buy one here.
solid_snake
10-21-2005, 07:08 PM
Thank you all you have been very helpfull, specialy solid snake. Now I know the diffrence in color. Thanks again guys, if the deal falls through then I'll let you guys know and maybe I can buy one here.
(thumb) glad that we could help you out :)
SubXer0
10-21-2005, 08:47 PM
man just had to throw mine back in my pioneer crapped out ....aint that some b.s.?:rolleyes: