I just got my 96 318ti!

[Lee Chun]

I am finally out of the japanese car scene. http://www.happytogether.com/318ti/forum/smile.gif

I noticed that the manual says that if I add an aftermarket audio component (such as CD reciever deck), it may damage the electronics in the car. Is this true?

thanks!!

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96 318ti Active!

[1996 328ti]

Yes.
The factory radio only accepts a factory CD changer.

Sometime in 96 BMW went to a I-Bus system.
I think Crutchfield has an adapter.

If you have a non-I bus system you may be out of luck. I am told the CD changers are no longer available. You would have to swap of the radio and run a new cable into the trunk.

The I-Bus radio has a weather band.
I think it's also called the business radio.
See you owner's manual to tell which one you have.

[Lee Chun]

Can I just remove the radio and add a CD player in the dash? Will I run into any problems? The manual says that aftermarket parts can damage the electronics.

thanks

[1996 328ti]

You would be OK as long as it's installed professionally.

You would only have a warranty issue concerning an electrical problem with the radio or dash.