Will this radio be a straight swap into my 1990 535?

[Jay 535i]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...97941580QQrdZ1

How 'bout this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...97713997QQrdZ1

Thanks.

[Kalevera]

Jay, those are both BMW Universal wiring harness radios; most 90 and earlier cars have the proprietary connectors.

BUT!

There are two options:

1) The wiring harness itself is modular and can be replaced with one from a later car (I have a few of them, in various states). It's a bit of labor to pull everything out, though.

2) BMW actually makes and sells a harness converter (that I didn't know about until a few weeks ago) that allows pre-universal harness cars to simply plug in to universal harness radios. I don't remember the part number off the top of my head -- it's in 61 or 64 in ETK. Poke around and I'm sure you'll find it. Last time I looked, BMW warehouses throughout the US had them, so you should be able to order it from a dealer or through me if you choose to go that route.


best, whit

[pmlmotorsports]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...97941580QQrdZ1

How 'bout this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...97713997QQrdZ1

Thanks.

I have a radio out of a 1990 535i.......no code though....$60 shipped

[Jay 535i]

Thanks Whit.

PML, what good is it without the code? In any case, I want to upgrade to something with a dotmatrix display -- not replace same for same.

[uscharalph]

Thanks Whit.

PML, what good is it without the code? In any case, I want to upgrade to something with a dotmatrix display -- not replace same for same.

You can get the code at the dealer. You just need the serial number on the radio plus proof of ownership.

[Kalevera]

You can get the code at the dealer. You just need the serial number on the radio plus proof of ownership.

Or you could just send me the serial number and I'll tell you the code

best, whit

[Rigmaster]

Or you could just send me the serial number and I'll tell you the code

best, whit

Hey Whit 'ole buddy, 'ole pal............

I'll be in touch soon, got some numbers I might need you to look up for me..............


Bret