How do you set up a CD changer on a stereo?
In order to figure out what type of CD changer will work with your stock stereo, you will need to find out which stereo head unit you have. With the radio turned on, press down the “PROG” button along with the “MODE” or “Tuner” (-) button.
What kind of CD Changer does a BMW 3 series have?
The 1989-1991 cars were fitted with a radio head unit that used a 13-pin plug. The Pioneer head units (ke-83zbm) could control the aftermarket Pioneer CD changer, CDX-M30, without the use of an adapter cable. The Alpine radio head units (CM5908) could control the Alpine six-disc or 12-disc changers (Alpine part number TR-1600 and TR-1008).
Can a BMW Alpine CD changer be installed?
The aftermarket Pioneer unit CDX-M30 can be installed in these vehicles with the addition of the BMWPIO/M adapter cable. With the adapter cable, these units can control any of the Alpine changers within this era and also the factory and aftermarket Pioneer units.
Where is the CD changer on a BMW E36?
The CD changer for the E36 convertibles was mounted in the forward right part of the trunk, in a compartment that has a handle and rocks forward when opened. Depending upon which changer you have, and which year your car is, there appears to be a large assortment of brackets available.
In order to figure out what type of CD changer will work with your stock stereo, you will need to find out which stereo head unit you have. With the radio turned on, press down the “PROG” button along with the “MODE” or “Tuner” (-) button.
The 1989-1991 cars were fitted with a radio head unit that used a 13-pin plug. The Pioneer head units (ke-83zbm) could control the aftermarket Pioneer CD changer, CDX-M30, without the use of an adapter cable. The Alpine radio head units (CM5908) could control the Alpine six-disc or 12-disc changers (Alpine part number TR-1600 and TR-1008).
The CD changer for the E36 convertibles was mounted in the forward right part of the trunk, in a compartment that has a handle and rocks forward when opened. Depending upon which changer you have, and which year your car is, there appears to be a large assortment of brackets available.
The aftermarket Pioneer unit CDX-M30 can be installed in these vehicles with the addition of the BMWPIO/M adapter cable. With the adapter cable, these units can control any of the Alpine changers within this era and also the factory and aftermarket Pioneer units.