Swapping Radio Modules

diceman725 · #1 02-11-2006, 10:08 AM

Question for the group... Bought what I was told was a 2003 or newer radio module off ebay. I have a 2002 and I want a module that's Satellite radio compatible.

I'm not sure what I received, but at a minimum the wiring harness/plug is different and I also noticed the BC plug is missing. I'm a new BMW owner, so apologize in advance for the ignorance. I just want to know what I've got.

Pictures of my 2002 radio....

Pictures of other radio...

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UCrewX5 · #2 02-11-2006, 10:10 AM

You didn't buy the radio module, you bought the MID module. The radio module is actually integrated into the CD player that mounts above the MID.

klerk · #3 02-11-2006, 10:19 AM

re: sat radio set-up i am selling.

diceman725 · #4 02-11-2006, 10:32 AM

Great... Now I feel like an idiot. How much is an XM compatible radio module going to run me?

diceman725 · #5 02-11-2006, 11:34 AM

Also, having a challenge getting the CD out. I can unscrew it properly, but when I try to pull it out it seems to be impeded by the trim door. Any thoughts?

avonside · #6 02-12-2006, 12:03 AM

Hi Diceman,
I have just taken mine out to do the aux input, you have to unscrew the 2 allen bolts all the way anticlockwise untill they are loose then tighten a little.
Keep pulling it will come out, I had the same thoughts as you at first.

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Originally Posted by diceman725

Also, having a challenge getting the CD out. I can unscrew it properly, but when I try to pull it out it seems to be impeded by the trim door. Any thoughts?

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