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    I'm changing my radio from a 88-90 model to a newer one. I've been thinking about having to solder all the wires from the vehicle harness to the new connector, and thought that there must be a plug-in adaptor for this. Will bmw dealers be able to get such a thing?

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    chop a plug from a salvaged car and bentley has the plug lay out
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    go to crutchfield.com they make such a thing so you won't have to cut wires in your car. probably about $10


    Quote Originally Posted by Dan in NZ
    I'm changing my radio from a 88-90 model to a newer one. I've been thinking about having to solder all the wires from the vehicle harness to the new connector, and thought that there must be a plug-in adaptor for this. Will bmw dealers be able to get such a thing?

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    Dan, I have a brand new unused stereo harness if you want it it's for sale.....but then how would I get it to you there in NZ? Wouldn't shipping/customs cost a lot? I'd say it wouldn't weigh more than a few grams.


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    Thanks guys, sorry I've been out of the country for a while...

    I'm getting a radio harness that's been chopped out of a wrecked car, so I'll just solder it in... No-one will see it, so who cares if it's a butcher job

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    You can order an OEM adaptor from the dealer...its listed in the ETK. Costs about AUS$90...**** that just solder

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    why on earth would you not just buy the adapter fot $10?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dan in NZ
    Thanks guys, sorry I've been out of the country for a while...

    I'm getting a radio harness that's been chopped out of a wrecked car, so I'll just solder it in... No-one will see it, so who cares if it's a butcher job

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie
    why on earth would you not just buy the adapter fot $10?
    Because they cost $90...

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    Dan,
    who told you $90? I've ordered many from Crutchfield.com before, usually they are $10 or less!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dan in NZ
    Because they cost $90...

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    Ok, I'll call the dealer and get a price... I live in a small country so we don't have many places like crutchfield.com

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