Swapping the front screen on Mk4 Nav from tape to CD version

Madkruger · #1 05-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Please can someone tell me if it is possible to swap the screen from an e46 widescreen Mk4 tape version to the CD version?

The reason is because the screen on my CD version is scratched and I can pick up a tape version easily on ebay.

If it is possible please can someone give me the instructions on how to do it?

Many thanks in advance.

MK

ashrafkh · #2 05-16-2009, 04:48 PM

there is no CD version from this screen...

sna77 · #3 05-16-2009, 05:03 PM

doesnt it depend on the car? I have an e46 with MKIV nav and have a CD player behind the screen...

BTW, the screen is detachable, right? I think you can replace just the screen...
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ashrafkh · #4 05-16-2009, 05:16 PM

yes, but as far as i have been searching for such thing found that BMW didnt invint CD player with the old module nav screen... dont try am 99.99% sure ... some people replaced the hole unit with double DIN aftermarket to get touch screen and DVD player units...

Madkruger · #5 05-16-2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks guys. I think this may be possible. Unless someone tells me otherwise.

sna77 · #6 05-16-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Madkruger

Thanks guys. I think this may be possible. Unless someone tells me otherwise.

you still havent told us what type of car you have.

In an e46 this is possible, X5 its not. See:
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KiwiJochen · #7 05-16-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madkruger

Please can someone tell me if it is possible to swap the screen from an e46 widescreen Mk4 tape version to the CD version?

The reason is because the screen on my CD version is scratched and I can pick up a tape version easily on ebay.

If it is possible please can someone give me the instructions on how to do it?

Many thanks in advance.

MK

Yes, perfectly possible.
The E46 was available as Tape and CD.

Simply remove lid, remove complete screen and swap over
Then reassemble.
Not hard.

sna77 · #8 05-17-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KiwiJochen

Yes, perfectly possible.
The E46 was available as Tape and CD.

Simply remove lid, remove complete screen and swap over
Then reassemble.
Not hard.

Wait... Are you talking about simply replacing the screen with a new one?

Or are you saying an X5 screen will fit onto an e46 CD player brain, thereby allowing an OEM cd player solution for the X5?

thx

Terry Kennedy · #9 05-17-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sna77

Or are you saying an X5 screen will fit onto an e46 CD player brain, thereby allowing an OEM cd player solution for the X5?

There isn't enough available depth inside the X5 dash to fit the CD player version (it is deeper than the tape version). That's the reason the X5 didn't get the CD option in 2003 when the E46 did.

sna77 · #10 05-17-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Kennedy

There isn't enough available depth inside the X5 dash to fit the CD player version (it is deeper than the tape version). That's the reason the X5 didn't get the CD option in 2003 when the E46 did.

Gotcha... I find it simply amazing that in 2000 an X5 wasn't coming with a CD player. I mean music stores in the states flat out stopped selling cassettes in the early 90s... Heck, the Honda Civic I drove in college back in 96 came standard with a CD player...