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My car feels ancient
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Pho3niX90
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hey bud.
Please try and be more specific, what car is it?
You can get head units that have navigation and touch screens ect, as for the player it's as easy as buying another one and replacing the old one. You could also go the more cheaper way and just fit an aux cable to the head unit, there are tons of DIY threads showing you how to do this.
Please try and be more specific, what car is it?
You can get head units that have navigation and touch screens ect, as for the player it's as easy as buying another one and replacing the old one. You could also go the more cheaper way and just fit an aux cable to the head unit, there are tons of DIY threads showing you how to do this.
GPGrobler
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Thanks, sorry about the lack of info, it is a 2002 M320i E46, I just want to hook up a USB player instead of the cd changer, can I get a USB player to put in there? I don't mind the location, I think it is cool to have it in the trunk.
Hehe, I see I'm speaking to the right person, you are an E46 fan, impressive garage you got! :thumbs:
Hehe, I see I'm speaking to the right person, you are an E46 fan, impressive garage you got! :thumbs:
Pho3niX90
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Thanks man.
What do you mean by usb player? If you want to play songs from a usb device then get a cheapy mp3 player, and do the AUX mod on your radio. That will be suffice and the usb player can be located in your compartment under the climate control.
It all depends on what your budget is.
Here you go: http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=79
That should work on your radio, the AUX input was introduced in the 2002 models if not mistaking.
What do you mean by usb player? If you want to play songs from a usb device then get a cheapy mp3 player, and do the AUX mod on your radio. That will be suffice and the usb player can be located in your compartment under the climate control.
It all depends on what your budget is.
Here you go: http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=79
That should work on your radio, the AUX input was introduced in the 2002 models if not mistaking.
GPGrobler
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Maybe this is a very dumb question, but can I hard wire the radio and the MP3 player together so that I don't get white noise from a bad radio signal?
Better yet, I'll hunt around at the breaker's yards for a newer head unit, but then again, will it be compatible with the E46?
Better yet, I'll hunt around at the breaker's yards for a newer head unit, but then again, will it be compatible with the E46?
wallyengles
New member
If you aren't too keen on the diy route, you do get a cassette adapter for an ipod that just pops into the cassette slot on the radio and you have tunes. You would then have a wire sticking out of your dash though so it's not as neat as the aux route.
Here's one that works with a normal aux cable: Car Casette Tape Adapter
Here's one that works with a normal aux cable: Car Casette Tape Adapter
RAArmstrong
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wallyengles said:
I've been looking at doing this for my E39... But I think I'm going to go for an OEM solution....
Hi my name is Rob and I'm an OEM whore :grin:
OppositeLockMT
Active member
I also have a cassette player in my E46, but because I have the OEM screen I didn't want to go aftermarket. CD player in the boot works most of the time, otherwise I just use an FM transmitter.
Nastaliq
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Probably the best route is to swap the thing out for a new radio that will set you back a few hundred that has Bluetooth, cd and Mp3.
Then you can load up MP3 CDs in the 6cd shuttle, and another one in the front unit as well, that's 7x mp3 CDs.
You cant navigate the folders from the steering, but you can have a shit load of music this way, all without interfering with cables, adapters etc.
Then you can load up MP3 CDs in the 6cd shuttle, and another one in the front unit as well, that's 7x mp3 CDs.
You cant navigate the folders from the steering, but you can have a shit load of music this way, all without interfering with cables, adapters etc.
RAArmstrong
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gconry18 said:
They do. I know with the E39 you can upgrade the headunit to one that is AUX capable. You can then get an AUX kit from BMW and wire the port into your cubby hole or where ever... I'm sure its similar with the E46
Nastaliq
Well-known member
unfortunately, the truth is that they look like shyte in any BMW regardless.
The trick is to get something that looks less shyte.
Go for something that looks like Robocop & a transformer made love and had a baby and that baby was your aftermarket radio and it will look kak.
Go for something that has similar colour LED and less fake chrome, and more matt plastic and you have something that looks remotely OEM.
Its a matter of preference in the end, some may like the robotransformer lovechild, others may not.
The trick is to get something that looks less shyte.
Go for something that looks like Robocop & a transformer made love and had a baby and that baby was your aftermarket radio and it will look kak.
Go for something that has similar colour LED and less fake chrome, and more matt plastic and you have something that looks remotely OEM.
Its a matter of preference in the end, some may like the robotransformer lovechild, others may not.
alucard
New member
I have some bad news for OP.I also have a 2002 E46 with the tape head unit.The aux cable does not work on these.Must be 2003 cd front loader with correct software version which can be checked on the radio itself with a button combination.
Will try and find the link and post a bit later.
Other option to still keep oem look is to look for a newer E46 radio and do the aux mod or go for a GROM unit. Google it.
GROM is awesome.It integrates with your stock radio,supports bluetooth,external 2.5" hdd's and aux input.Even sends song tags to radio screen when bluetooth connection is used.Also costs about R1300 without import taxes.Keep full steering wheel controls ect.
Sent from my Nokia 3310
Will try and find the link and post a bit later.
Other option to still keep oem look is to look for a newer E46 radio and do the aux mod or go for a GROM unit. Google it.
GROM is awesome.It integrates with your stock radio,supports bluetooth,external 2.5" hdd's and aux input.Even sends song tags to radio screen when bluetooth connection is used.Also costs about R1300 without import taxes.Keep full steering wheel controls ect.
Sent from my Nokia 3310
RAArmstrong
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For the E39 a new (used) head unit off eBay comes to about 1400 plus shipping...
323i e46
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I found something very interesting....
Saw it on Chris Brands DIYs,
very interesting if you wanna buy a Bluetooth diagnostic tool that uses your car's head unit (android device) as an interface. you can even read and erase codes from your head unit(its not explained here but apply your mind).
you get google maps and GPS
you get a car phone
You get Internet
You get loads more.
Its + 1hr DIY!! :thumbs:
Please Follow THIS :idea: LINK
the actual DIY is click here
Saw it on Chris Brands DIYs,
very interesting if you wanna buy a Bluetooth diagnostic tool that uses your car's head unit (android device) as an interface. you can even read and erase codes from your head unit(its not explained here but apply your mind).
you get google maps and GPS
you get a car phone
You get Internet
You get loads more.
Its + 1hr DIY!! :thumbs:
Please Follow THIS :idea: LINK
the actual DIY is click here
RAArmstrong
///Member
Thats a good way to go if you dont want OEM :thumbs:
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