head unit

[sam318ti]

can anybody tell me how to remove the stock head unit in a 97 318ti?

[oakley]

either side of the head unit u'll find 2 very small and very discreate little flaps of plastic..lift em up and use a small hex key to undo the nuts...as u do it'll push the head unit out so DONT force it!! If u cant find em let me know i'll post a pic but just have a good look!!

[sam318ti]

ok thanks i got it out and now i have one more question, i just wired up a pioneer head unit and it turns on and everything lights up and all but it wont play any music out of it....if u would have an explenation for that it would be great thanks

[oakley]

hummm pass 'fraid i kept my original head unit in..someone'll give u the answer though just bare with the thread!!

[freddynyc]

I installed a Pioneer as well and had no problem. Did you buy a wiring harness or cut the wires manually?

[sam318ti]

i got a wireing harness and sodered and taped up the wires seperately

[318iS]

is it a new radio... if so take it back to where you bought it... most places that sell audio will have a test rig....

if its used try it in another car... the amp could be blown.....

[marleymon]

search for - no sound radio - lot's of info on here about this amp wiring issue.

[Phil Marx]

Yeah, like here: http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthrea...110#post101110

and lots more. Make sure your head-unit is powering the "electric antenna" even when playing the CD, otherwise your car's stock amp won't energize.

[pnosker]

Hey, want to sell me your radio for $65 shipped?

[ipswich318ti]

any one had trouble pushing there stereo back with the little room there

[oakley]

yeah i did in my prev compact when i changed the head unit and put the ipod and sub cables coming out...the solution is really quite genius.... u ready...(by the way this is wot i did and i take no responsability for any damage to equipment or wrist injuries caused..)

I FORCED IT WITH ALL MY BLOODY MIGHT!!!!!!!!

Sorry mate thats about as techy as i get!!!!

[318iS]

what i did was removed the vent on top and pulled the wires up to get clearance.... this is in a coupe tho and its different....


in a compact...i think you can take the glovebox out and pull the wires down and push the radio in.....

[Mad-Machine]

this brings up a question.. what's behind the plastic at the bottom of the console? There is that big open area that is recessed, it sits between the temp dials and the cig lighter.. what's behind that?

[ipswich318ti]

tryed the glove box idea and still need about a inch to get it to fit flush
will have another go tomorrow its really annoying me