Where is my cd player located?

[youry]

did you look in the trunk to see if there is a cd changer?

[elyk]

Originally Posted by ca911

I think if you get it from the dealer it is $595 (PN: 65 12 6 983 336). You can install it yourself and get one off ebay or a forum though and save a bundle, it is pretty easy to install, especially with the instructions on the front page.

looking into ebay now! thanks

[elyk]

Originally Posted by youry

did you look in the trunk to see if there is a cd changer?

yup, only the MK3 was found

[Bimmer360]

I dont think X5 16:9 and 4:3 screens comes with CD player slot, they are all tape.

Originally Posted by mywidebody02

if u have navigation then it is behind the screen. have to hit eject button and screen will slide down.

[Bimmer360]

that's normal. Some friends of mine realized later on that previous owners have removed the cd changer and therefore, they dont have CD player.

Originally Posted by elyk

yup, only the MK3 was found

[zerochief]

Skip the cd player and get a Dice or Intravee II... (if you have an iPod).

[X5 Meister]

Did any X5 actually come with CD / Nav? If so, do you have a part number?

I revived this thread since I'm curious if a CD / Nav unit from say a E46 will physically fit the space.

Originally Posted by Weasel

I'd try that little eject button hiding in the top right corner of the nav, and see if you are one of the few lucky enough to be blessed with the cd/nav. Most are stuck with a tape deck, which is only useful for playing an ipod through cassette adapter. Or if you have young kids... hiding cool things like raisin boxes!

And if not, you should be pre-wired for cd changer anyways... just add it.

[Weasel]

I think since then I realized the E53's never came with CD player NAV screen... And if I remember right the issue was clearance for the back of the unit due to air ducts/HVAC box etc. But the E46 one should work electronically being an I-bus unit, but not sure it would physically fit.

[X5 Meister]

Interesting. I now know how to adjust the screen so that the on-axis display is correct even if the unit isn't for that car. Just clearance is the issue now.?!

Originally Posted by Weasel

I think since then I realized the E53's never came with CD player NAV screen... And if I remember right the issue was clearance for the back of the unit due to air ducts/HVAC box etc. But the E46 one should work electronically being an I-bus unit, but not sure it would physically fit.

[Weasel]

I believe so. But I don't have personal experience with attempting swapping either... so if you have access to one to try it may be worth it.