Re: cd player install in an e36 ti?

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

JHahn22@domain.elided wrote:
> Hello again folks,
> I'd like to put a cd player in my 95 318ti and I'm wondering what kinds 
of 
> things I'm going to have to mess with?  I've put ones in a couple E30s 
and 
> had to deal with wiring around the factory amp in the trunk etc.  What 
is 
> involved on the e36's? 

Jake,
I'm not 100% sure about the ti's, but all '95+ E36 cars are pre-wired for 
the BMW CD changer and alarm.
The 6-CD BMW (Alpine or Pioneer, depending on the head unit) changer is 
mounted above the battery tray via a BMW hanger. The power and data cables 
are hidden in the battery area behind the trunk lining.

> Are there aftermarket cd changers that just plug into the factory 
harness
> in the trunk, or do I have to pay big bucks for a factory BMW model? 

I've heard Crutchfield, among others, sells plug converters for 
aftermarket CD changers.
Used BMW changers go for $200-250.

good luck,
alex f

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