Does any one know hex key size for BMW radio?

I just came back from Air Port after droping my wife there. She is going to India for a month and a half trip :( So I am a forced single now :D

Any way Thanks a lot for you offer Dave. The only reson I was looking for OEM radio is CD changer control. I hardly play tape in it. I think that is why I got stuck when I put tape after 3 years.

Any way If I go for after marker head unit, do you think it can be used for CD changer control?

I looked for belt online, it seem it not hard to find. Local Fry's store might have it as well. I love taking apart broken electronic. I started doing it when I was 10 years old as hobby. But now take apart computers mother board, CD Rom, Cards, HDD ect too, but write Software for leaving though. But new to cars though. :( Still long way to go in Cars.

Any way let me see if I can find the belt or else I will go for after market head unit or OEM radio without tape deck (since I don't use it any way).

Once again thanks a lot for all you help guys and your offer dave.

Note : Dave I will let you know If I need that Alpine head unit.

regards
Akhil

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Note : Dave I will let you know If I need that Alpine head unit.

regards
Akhil

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Its not going anywhere fast,

Dave M

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Its not going anywhere fast,

Dave M

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what not going fast Dave?

How far do you have to turn them? I'm getting some movement but only on one side. The Bentley manual is SOOO unclear.

Several turns are required to loosen them- maybe 7-8 full turns at least (??).


Bret.

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Originally Posted by Rigmaster

Several turns are required to loosen them- maybe 7-8 full turns at least (??).


Bret.

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Thanks Bret

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Originally Posted by Akhil

Hi BImmer Gurus.

Does any body have hex key size fro opening BMW factory radio? I have a set for keys and bits but none of them worked. The one which fits best doesn't lock and rotate freely. May be hex hole be rounded by PO or his/her machanic. If it is, can any body give me idia how to open this?

Thanks a lot.

regards
Akhil

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It is not a hexagon, but a special Pentagonal wrench. It was a theft deterrent, needing a special wrench.

I have been able to do mine with a hex wrench though, just put side pressure on it when turning. If it was tightened too much on installation for that though, you will have to buy the tool. About $16 from the dealer if I remember correctly, but also available from many web sites.