» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,838 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,627 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,441 Views | | | | | 09-27-2007, 12:14 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 26 | factory radio re-install question I am trying to re-install the factory radio on a 97 318ti. I found a bunch of detached wires. I am referring to the smaller bundle (lower right when looking at the back of the radio). The connector has 10 pins. The bundle of wires in the sheath only 9. Let's just say that 4-1/2 were actually attached. Please view the pictures and tell me what goes where? Thanks. | | | 09-27-2007, 03:44 AM | #2 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Filthiest city in the world, USA Posts: 60 | Try this DIY from Pelican Parts. I replaced my radio with an Alpine unit, and IIRC there was a cable adapter that simplified all the connections. http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech.../E36-Radio.htm | | | 09-27-2007, 07:03 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 | That little thing in the bottom right is the end of the cable that would go to the factory cd changer. Was the big black plastic factory connector cut off the end of your wiring harness? | | | 09-27-2007, 07:04 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 | give me your chassis number and ill get you a PDF direct from BMW __________________ Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | 09-28-2007, 10:28 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 26 | PHL: Thanks for the link. Bullmand: The center console is basically a mess, the cd changer actually worked (before I discovered the shoddy connection...) I cut the small connector intending to clean it up. The large, 16-pin connector looks fine. I've been trying to figure out why I sometimes get FM, and sometimes don't. If that issue points to the head unit, then I guess that's the first step. Mallard: Is the chassis number the same as the VIN? VIN: WBACG8326VAU39089 if not, I'll get it to you soon. Thanks all | | | 10-02-2007, 04:02 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 | If you're having reception problems check the end of the antenna cable. The little pin in the middle of the connector likes to come unsoldered from the actual antenna wire. You can pop the plastic backing off and check to see if everything is still connected. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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