CD Changer
Hi Buzz (is that a Monty Python or Tenacious D ref ?)
Got an IDC A09 "code" which I think was faulty, although it lit up and was recognised by the display unit. In the end I paid another £55 for a virtually brand new A09 on ebay from a Fiat Punto and it's exactly the same unit. It didn't need the code (I think some are code ones and some aren't) and works fine. Accepts and ejects cds and plays them perfectly.
I'm currently about to install the cd changer bracket which holds the unit behind a trim panel in the trunk. I had to buy this panel from Maser as cars without a changer have a different panel. The bracket which holds it all is shown on the europsares site as a different one for the coupe and spyder, so I ordered the one for the spyder.
It arrived and upon trying to install it I found out that it didn't quite fit. I realised Maserati had sent me the one for the coupe and therefore sent it back requesting the spyder one. Ross at Meridien Modena parts (extremely helpful and a top chap, for you UK owners) then advised that Maserati actually only do one type of bracket, so anyone fitting it to a spyder will need to modify it slightly, but it's not difficult.
I think the changer from Maserati is about £300+ or used on ebay for peanuts.
Re the leads, there should be a block connector in the trunk (blue I think) on the left hand side (UK car) behind a trim panel. It connects directly into the cd changer and I'm pretty sure that all cars have the lead installed as standard, so should be idiot proof.
Hope that helps !
CJ