CD changer cartridge...

[93greenSHO]

My 97 SHO came without a CD changer cartridge. I can't afford an aftermarket one so I figure a CD changer that skips is better than listening to the radio all the time. My question is... can I get ANY cartridge or does it have to be a certain part number? IIRC, the part # for my changer is F6DF-18C849-AF. The cartridge I bought from eBay was supposed to be for a late 90's Ford but it wont go in my changer. The part # on the cartridge is F8VF-18C833-AE. Are those two compatible? What part # should I get?

 

[98TRSHO]

I have the same number you have for your new cartridge ( F8VF) but I had to change out the CD player it's self Cuz the other one didn't work. I think the one I have now that goes with the F8VF cartridge came from a Lincoln. I'm not sure. I think I may have a old cartridge from the old CD changer around somewhere if I can find it and it has the same numbers and your original I'll send it to you. Let me do some digging.

 

[93greenSHO]

That would be great! Just PM me when you find out. Thanks!

 

[SHOLUV]

The magazine (or cartridge) part number for the CD changer in your 97 is:
F6DF-18C833-AB. I bought one on ebay for $20.