Replacing a Becker CDR23 with a Grand Prix?

[jcchristopher]

I read someone where that it is possible to get iPod connectivity by replacing the Becker CDR23 with a Becker Grand Prix. I have the Bose system in my 2003 C4. I wrote to Becker and got this response which I can't make sense of.... not sure what DIN 1 refers to in contrast to the fiber optics connections.

Here's their response

Dear Sir

thank you for your inquiry.

If your car has a 1 DIN slot the installation and connection of our car stereo systems is possible.

We regret to inform you that we have no car specified details available. Our commercial devices do not support the remote control on your steering wheel. If an adapter or a frame should be necessary you will get this either directly from your distributor or

Andreas Ehrenhuber

Eversbuschstr. 39 Rückgebäude

80999 München

Tel. 089/812 28 22

Mobil 0171/550 03 95

mailto:info@sam-technixx.de

web: http://www.sam-technixx.de

or

Audiotechnik Dietz®

Vertriebs-GmbH

Benzstrasse 12

67269 Grünstadt

eMail: jreinhart@dietz.biz

www.dietz.biz

Tel.: +49 (0) 6359 / 9331-38

Fax: +49 (0) 6359 / 9331-90

or

Car Components GmbH

Rheinstr.

56462 Höhn

Tel: 02661 - 951 57 00

or

Oettinger Mobile Systems

Max-Planck-Straße 36

D-61381 Friedrichsdorf

Tel.: +49 (0) 69 800 867 50

If the components in your car are connected over CAN bus,

the installation is a little bit difficult because lines must be set for lights, ignition and speedimpulse. Existing components such as sound system, remote via steering wheel, CD changer, free speech mechanism can not longer be used because they are attached by optical digital cable.

If you have any further questions don't hesitate to contact us or call our service in the USA

United Radio Service, Inc.

5705 Enterprise Pkwy

E Syracuse NY 13057

The phone number to reach this division is: (800) 634-8606.

Of course our technical helpdesk is also available for you Mo - Fr. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tel: 0049 7248 71 1507

Mit freundlichen Grüssen

with best regards