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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85
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- Lifer
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85
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
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?
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?
- Buckz
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85
I think it gets more complicated when you involve BMW amps and so on..
- Pabby1980
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Replacing standard headunit - 2006 E85
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.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?
Mines a Pioneer DEH 80PRS if that makes any difference.
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