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Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Sun May 24, 2009 9:55 am

Hi, iv just bought my first z4 (53) and the only thing that is annoying me is that the head unit will not eject the CD that is in, of all CD's it’s a Maroon 5 one! Nightmare!

I want to replace the head unit anyway, does anyone know of any problems in doing so? And how do you remove the centre air vents?
I have fitted quite a few head units in the past but I just want to make sure I don’t damage the car.

Any help would be great,
Cheers guys

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Sun May 24, 2009 10:14 am

cheers for that, il give it a go this weekend. :D

anyone know of wiring problems at all?

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by pvr » Sun May 24, 2009 11:01 am

I have an almost brand new replacement headunit if you need it.
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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Sun May 24, 2009 11:48 am

i think i will use an aftermarket head unit if it will work, iv bought the facia and the guy in the car shop said i dont need a harness adaptor.

cheers for the offer though

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Post by RichardG » Tue May 26, 2009 8:14 pm

Rudd_2002 wrote:i think i will use an aftermarket head unit if it will work, iv bought the facia and the guy in the car shop said i dont need a harness adaptor.

cheers for the offer though
The guy in the shop is a fool and an idiot go slap him and call him a cretin, you will need a harness adaptor to convert the ISO connections your aftermarket HU will have to the BMW system.

You don't say in you OP which sound system you have in the car, if you have the higher spec systems with the amp in the boot an aftermarket HU will not work as it is a digital system.

giid luck with how it turns out.
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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Tue May 26, 2009 8:18 pm

i havnt seen an amp, iv counted the speakers and i can find 8. 1 in the footwell, door speaker and tweater and one speaker behind the seat. will this be ok?

i had a look in the docs to see if there was any info but cant find any really.

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Ian_Mac » Tue May 26, 2009 9:18 pm

If you've not got the subs in the lower holes behind each seat you've probably got the 6 speaker system. Even though there are grills on the doors you'll find there's nothing behind them. :o
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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by srhutch » Tue May 26, 2009 10:54 pm

As RichardG has said you will need a harness.

The amp if it exists sits between the battery and the rear bumper under the boot floor.
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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Wed May 27, 2009 8:47 am

anyone know the part number? iv had a look in the autoleads catalogue and there isnt one, either that or im a blind bumbass :P

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Robb » Wed May 27, 2009 1:15 pm

what headunit are you thinking of putting in?

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Thu May 28, 2009 7:53 am

An aftermarket one, pioneer, alpine or something along those lines. I’ve bought a harness adapter for £5 off eBay so that should probably do. If not ill just pay to get it sorted.
Anyone got any suggestions for a good HU? Preferably one with Bluetooth and USB etc.

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Robb » Thu May 28, 2009 8:25 am

I have been looking to change mine and seem to be after the same sort of functions, the ones iv been looking at are:-

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... 10627.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... 11105.html

would be interested to hear some other suggestions though? ideally i want something where i can change the illumination colour to match the oem orange colour.

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Thu May 28, 2009 8:34 am

That Alpine HU looks nice, i think i will have a closer look at it the shops. i know kenwood do one that change colour, i dont know the model but iv seen them about. il keep my eye out though.

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Re: Replacing head unit

Post by Rudd » Thu May 28, 2009 8:51 am

That Alpine HU looks nice, i think i will have a closer look at it the shops. i know kenwood do one that change colour, i dont know the model but iv seen them about. il keep my eye out though.

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