factory radio is dead...what works with the changer?

[RIPN RAY]

well my factory radio is dead, in my 93 525i. now i'm looking into my options and have a few questions.

can i get a new head unit that works with my bmw changer?

what bmw head units will work with my car and changer?

if i do go with a bmw unit can i get the code from the dealer?

thanks!

[DanDombrowski]

I have a factory radio out of my 93 525i. Still works, replaced with in dash CD player. Whereabouts are you located?

[RIPN RAY]

I have a factory radio out of my 93 525i. Still works, replaced with in dash CD player. Whereabouts are you located?

maine

[bimmergalnj]

I need a radio as well for my 94 525i. Are you located anywhere near NJ?

[bahnstormer]

hey i'm in nj and my radio was a bit crappy when i got my car
there's a place in florida, and for i think it was 70 bucks
repaired the radio, and fixed a whole bunch of caps - got it
back, about 10x louder, and everything worked awesome.

[shogun]

radioman-check this one out.

seems to be specialized

[RIPN RAY]

any idea on what brand my radio is, word out on ebay is that it's alpine? It looks like this:



wondering if this one will fit from a 95 M3 (e36)



they both have the same connection, but will it work with my changer?

[Qsilver7]

any idea on what brand my radio is, word out on ebay is that it's alpine? It looks like this:

Turn the radio on...then (simultaneously) push the radio's "-" (MODE) button and PROG button. Either PIONEER 1, PIONEER 2, PIONEER 3....etc will appear in the radio's LCD display...or ALPINE 1, ALPINE 2...etc.

[RIPN RAY]

hey thanks,

turns out that it's an Alpine3.

does this mean the changer is alpine as well? i still haven't heard a definite yes or no on wether i can get an aftermarket head unit to work with the changer.

[bimmergalnj]

hey i'm in nj and my radio was a bit crappy when i got my car
there's a place in florida, and for i think it was 70 bucks
repaired the radio, and fixed a whole bunch of caps - got it
back, about 10x louder, and everything worked awesome.

Heck I am heading to FLA tomorrow perhaps I should make good use of that hex tool and bring along as carry on baggage. Who/where is the place