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04-07-2011, 03:37 PM
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What is involved in installing a cd changer?
I would like to install a BMW cd changer in my 06 BMW X5, but im not really sure what is involved. My vehicle currently has a cd player. If I were to install a cd changer, would that disable the one in front? Also, I was browsing around the forums and I found that in some cases, the X5s are usually prewired for a cd changer, but I couldnt find the plug in the back - which leads me to think its not prewired  How hard is it to install a cd changer? Any good writeups out there? 
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04-07-2011, 04:41 PM
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The wireing is there. Look under the How to's at the top of this page for the info
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04-07-2011, 04:44 PM
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Very easy to install. Just plug in the existing connectors that are in the left rear electronics bay and then bolt the unit into the existing rack that is there to accommodate it. The existing CD player will continue to function, you will just have another "Mode" to cycle to.
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04-07-2011, 05:16 PM
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I checked out the How-To. Thanks for pointing that out, I never saw that page before.
Ive looked in the left compartment where the cd changer should go, but there arent really any free floating cabled with plugs on the end of it...the everything is plugged in to something. If its not too much trouble, could someone post of picture of what the plug looks like?
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04-07-2011, 06:20 PM
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Just throwing this out there...... A iPod or any mp3 play can hold thousands of CD's. It is prolly cheaper and easier to get a iPod and get the cable and plug it in to your headunit.
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04-07-2011, 07:09 PM
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Meh, but dont you have to get to the back of your head unit to plug in the wire? Id rather not have to do that. Ive taken apart dashboards and stuff in the past, and in my experience, you cant really get everything put back together as good as it came from the factory...which rules out removing the headunit. Unless there is an alternative way...
Does the factory cd player play mp3 discs? Thanks for the pics!!! I'll check it out later after I get out of work.
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04-07-2011, 07:15 PM
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aftermarket iPod interface units use the exact same connections as the CD changer. No need to remove the head unit.
Some newer BMW CD changers have the ability to play MP3's. See http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/...y-mp3-but.html
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04-07-2011, 07:40 PM
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Plus, you don't need to remove the dash to get the headunit out! lol. In fact I can't think of any car that would the dash out. On your X5 it is 1 screw that is spring loaded, and the head unit will slip right out.
In fact I would even bet I could get yours out in LESS THEN 2 minutes.
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04-07-2011, 08:39 PM
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If the cable has not be used then the cable is kinda buried among other cables wrapped up with black friction tape that looks permanant. It took me a while to find it as well.
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