Old E34 CD Changers

["James W. Baker" <jwbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Phil Marx is correct the Pioneer CDX M30 will work. You can find Phil's
information at:
http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/all/stereo/all_cd_changer_info.html

I have a 1990 and 1991 535i. The 1991 came with a factory installed
Alpine head unit/radio/CD changer. The 1990 had a Pioneer KE83zbm head
unit/radio and no changer. I purchased a Pioneer CDX M30 changer from
Speed & Sound Electronics Corp. - 6305 Avenue N - Brooklyn, NY 11234 -
(1-800-6476863) -
(http://www.speedsound.com/PIONEER.htm). No problems with this company,
prompt shipping. (BEST PRICE)

You must run a new data cable supplied with the changer. You will need
to make a mounting plate or buy a factory mount. I think a friend of
mine may have a used bracket if he has not sold it. I found this out
after making mine. Unit works great! Your car should have a "mode"
button. (Pioneer) The Alpine units have a "prog" button.

This should be your unit, unless someone has replaced the unit with an
older or newer BMW radio. You can pull the radio to make sure.

KE83zbm (Pioneer)       89-93 E30,E34         CDX-M30 ("M" series) No
adapter needed, Must run new data cable supplied with the changer.
(+) (-) (Mode) at lower right corner

This changer will work with some Alpine units, but you must also
purchase an adapter. Crutchfield has the adapter. (See site address
below)

You may take a look at the following web sites.

http://www.cartune.com/caraudio/pioneer/cdchangers.html
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http://sony.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-WrJ5zHCJ1B1/blockpub.exe?bid=95310&store=9&sid=S-WrJ5zHCJ1B1

( Very good company, a little higher price, can be trusted.)

Hope this helps, I can supply more information on installation if you
buy the CDX M30.

Sincerely,

J.W. Baker

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