Just a little prep before the 4 hour trip to gridlife midwest! Wire Harness- www1.crutchfield.com/p_120708... Dash Kit- www1.crutchfield.com/p_142BW2...
what mounts the head unit in the dash an keeps it from moving around, i got my kit today an the best i can tell is the faceplate just sets in that frame, i cannot see any way to mount it to the kit
Also, the basket for the aftermarket stereo can be installed neatly in the top Din position in the carrier first, then the whole thing inserted back into place, when you route the BMW wiring bundle with after-market adapter connected. Then just slide in the new radio as you plug in the few cables and connectors. Voila! The basket will lock the radio in place and it won’t be loose and flopping about in the hole. (This part may vary based on the kind of new head unit installed) worked beautifully for my KENWOOD and most I assume.
Take out the ac control, take out the centre vent, take out the carrier, rethread the main cable from behind the ac control or there isn't room. Reverse to reinstall.
where can i buy this faceplate... ive been looking for this specific one but i cant seem to find it anywhere please someone post me link to it if you know where to get one
You can buy steering wheel controls for most of their stuff but you have to do it separately or choose it when you make the original order. Just a heads up
You always have to be grateful, but I give you a recommendation the next time you make a video, don't do it this way, the visual way was fatal and at the end of the day, you didn't finish building your car to see that everything would be fine.
I disagree. The factory cable bundle to the radio is too tightly wrapped and secured to the bulkhead to divert all the completed wiring behind the HVAC controls. It’s best to remove the 2-Din carrier, and then connect the aftermarket car radio adapter to the BMW wiring bundle connector and place all that tucked in behind the top back left corner of the 2-Din carrier in the back, feeding and tucking as you reinsert the carrier. The center air duct module should also be removed/taken out prior so you can have more hand-room to do this. Also, the basket for the aftermarket stereo can be installed neatly in the top Din position in the carrier first, then the whole thing inserted back into place, when you route the BMW wiring bundle with after-market adapter connected. Then just slide in the new radio as you plug in the few cables and connectors. Voila! The basket will lock the radio in place and it won’t be loose and flopping about in the hole. (This part may vary based on the kind of new head unit installed) worked beautifully for my KENWOOD and most I assume.
You didn’t have trouble with the audio not working? The stereo turned on and everything but no sound was coming out, any idea what i might’ve missed or not plugged in? I believe i did everything right
Dude dude dude…..Im goona try, probably held in with clip I would imagine. Got this...I need to replace my wiring. Truck making a lot of noise oh well. Im pretty sure, and this should just pop out, uses flat head and breaks it. hope I could just, BANG like this, sets cam down. This wires kind of stupid, where did...oh its up here.. Let me guess your not really a garage and have no idea what your doing.. Figure it out first then focus (just a little) to make vid. Do yourself a favor go to youtube and see if they have a video on how to make a video. (a helpful vdeo) Best part of video was the dog sitting there laughing at you. Anyway don't mean to be so harsh but its funny af. put the oil burner down.
