New Stereo and OBC??

[EonPeon]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 1994 530i with the full OBC and standard cassette/radio.

The radio displays channel info on the check control display in the instrument cluster - which is cool. However, I would like to upgrade the stereo to an in-dash CD/MP3 player.

Does anyone know of any makes/models of stereo that will continue to work with the OBC/Check Control display to show channel info, or track number etc?

Many thanks and regards,




Ian

[uscharalph]

Wow, your radio info displays on the check cotrol display. Only my OBC does that. You'll probably lose that ability with that type of change.

[brodee]

Ya, what years and models would do this? This is the second time I've seen it mentioned and couldn't find anything about it.

[Hypr5]

Higher models (530 and 540) most commonly and after MY 1994.
A few late model 525s had it, too.

I am unaware of any aftermarket unit that will still function in that way.

[Javier]

if in radio mode, the cd number and track if in CD mode and Tape 1 or 2 if in tape mode. I believe it is a feature of original BMW radios, as they communicate trough the serial buss with the cluster

Javier

[Kai@e34.de]

your channel and cd changer display won't work anymore with a non-bmw radio. your new radio has no compatible output canal for the instrument cluster.

[EonPeon]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the input.

I decided to give up this wonderful feature by purchasing a Kenwood KDCMP4029G CD MP3 Player for just AU$269 from www.ryda.com.au - stunning superb value!! A truly excellent stereo that looks simply fantastic in the dash of my 530i...