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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:18 am

If it doesn't have the optical Amp then I think it's possible. Not got it myself and not got the wiring diagrams handy at the moment. Have a search because I think it has been done.
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

Post by Rich8 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:18 pm

I had an aftermarket unit put in and mentioned possible problems with 10 speaker setup not working properly.
They just looked at me as if I was simple and said - no , should just plug in.
Which it did apparently.
Mind was a pioneer head unit.
Apparently it didn't even need a separate adapter for the mfsw button either.
I didn't fit myself so can't comment much more than that- but seems like 10 speakers not actually a problem.
Might be dependant on the actual head unit I guess?

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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

Post by Buckz » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:05 pm

I think it gets more complicated when you involve BMW amps and so on..
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

Post by Pabby1980 » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:38 pm

Rich8 wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:18 pm I had an aftermarket unit put in and mentioned possible problems with 10 speaker setup not working properly.
They just looked at me as if I was simple and said - no , should just plug in.
Which it did apparently.
Mind was a pioneer head unit.
Apparently it didn't even need a separate adapter for the mfsw button either.
I didn't fit myself so can't comment much more than that- but seems like 10 speakers not actually a problem.
Might be dependant on the actual head unit I guess?
I've got the 10 speakers and a Pioneer head unit and it works fine....i bought the car like that though so can't comment on the fitting.

Mines a Pioneer DEH 80PRS if that makes any difference.
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85

Post by Rich8 » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:34 pm

Buckz wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:05 pm I think it gets more complicated when you involve BMW amps and so on..
Yeah mine is 10 speaker top HiFi but not the carver setup - so no digital amp.

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