Replacing bmw cd player stereo with new mp3 player
swiftpete
07-21-2007, 04:29 PM
Is this easy to do? The stereo is an odd size but I really want to upgrade mine to an mp3 player, have a kenwood one sitting about doing nothing. Is it just a case of buying adaptor so it fits?
its a 98 540i btw.
its a 98 540i btw.
sidewinder69
07-22-2007, 10:25 PM
Yeah there'll be a plastic adapter piece to fit it. Just go to a BB/CC with an install bay and ask them for one. Probably be $30-$50. Is your stereo a double DIN? Meaning is it twice as tall as your Kenwood player? VW was also doing this to be a pain in the ass.
Don't forget you'll probably need a conversion plug for your European antenna plug to a North American plug. Also you may need a plug for the wiring from your speakers to go into the back of the pigtail for the deck.
I know I did with my 92 535I.
Don't forget you'll probably need a conversion plug for your European antenna plug to a North American plug. Also you may need a plug for the wiring from your speakers to go into the back of the pigtail for the deck.
I know I did with my 92 535I.
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