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Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« on: March 17, 2011, 07:44:33 pm »
I've removed the CD changer from my Arm Rest and no longer have an iPod so have no need for the dock - anyone know of a part which I can use to fill the hole?

Other option seems to be to replace the entire arm rest unit with a different part which seems like a lot of effort. Be nice if i could just drop a little 'cubby hole' in there to hold my loose change, house keys and Polos!

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 08:29:27 pm »
Its a single din stereo fitting, so if you look at the old MK4 and MK3 cars you should be able to get one of the single din cubby holes they had below the stereo.  Think they were also in the previous generation ibiza.  :happy2:  Just to add I havent actually done this but the sizing is the same as a single din stereo so no reason why it wouldnt work.

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 08:33:46 pm »
Part Number - A321-857-233

About £12 from the dealers :happy2:

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2011, 04:22:16 pm »
Thanks chaps. Parts number noted, off to the stealers.

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2011, 05:47:54 pm »
Back from the dealer, no joy.

They said they couldn't find the part number. Anyone got a picture of one or a spare\unwanted one kicking about that they might like to sell on?

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2011, 06:09:34 pm »
Ian,
I ordered one yesterday to pick up tomorrow.
Part no W321 857 233 Glove box, £9.54 plus vat.
HTH,
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John

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2011, 06:28:57 pm »
CHeers John, any chance of you sticking a pic up when it arrives?
Ian

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 07:00:38 pm »
No problem (apart from me working out how to post a pic!)
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John

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2011, 08:27:08 pm »
Hi Ian,
Hope this helps. Not as deep as I thought it would be and still wastes a bit of space but it could easily be deepened if needed. I checked some in Halfords and they were even shallower and very flimsy, this is grained on top edge and has one of the long edges chamfered which looks better than just a sharp edge. It's just a snug fit with no clips or fixings and can be lifted out easily for mods etc.
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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2011, 09:00:31 pm »
What are you two chaps doing with the cable from the old CD player to the back if the HU? :P
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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2011, 09:07:18 pm »
I'm just leaving it in situ until I get my newly painted centre console fitted. Not sure when that'll be but if you want it you can have it if you pay p&p?

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Re: Arm Rest - Filling the CD changer void!
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2011, 03:14:29 pm »
Hi John

Appreciate that. Only just got round to getting back on the case with this. Will get down to the dealers in the week armed with the part number and picture proof!

Ian