I just picked up an E36 M3 the other day. The radio was locked out. I got around to obtaining the unlock code from the dealer and after having the radio on for an hour was able to unlock it. Radio works, buttons are a little faded and it seems like I have two blown speakers (front left mid and rear left). Then I hit the trunk up so I can load some CD's and the magazine wont eject. Funny thing is, the eject button doesn't even have power. I hit "band" on the radio to switch from FM/AM to CD and I got the "Disk Error" message.
I checked fuses 9 and 44. They are fine. I unplugged them for an hour, put them back in, tried again, no power to CD changer.
What should I do next?
I'm really just thinking I should get a CD43 and the BSW speaker package... call it a day. But for now, I just want to play some CD's with what I've got.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
Last edited by Enemy; 07-15-2010 at 05:53 PM.
Try disconnecting the smaller, 3 pin connector from the rear of the changer. Let the changer sit for a good half hour, then plug it back in. Any signs of life? If not, there may still be a fuse on the back of the changer depending on how old it is.
Check it out, and let me know what you find.
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Roger that. I'll report back either tomorrow or day after. Thanks.
Please note that the 6 cd changer has a fuse of its own that is between the 3 pin conector and the unit, check that fuse.
Regards,
Pedro
Thanks. I will check that fuse also.
Alright guys, checked the fuse behind the CD Changer and it is good.
Attached is a pic of the cables hanging off behind my CD Changer. Which do I unplug? Or do I unplug the cables that are plugged in directly to the back of the CD Changer?
Please advise.
I unplugged the 3-pin connector with the red and brown wires (only 2 wires on it) overnight, right before bed. Woke up in the morning and plugged it back in. Still no power to the CD changer.
Is there anything else I can try or should I start looking into a CD43?
Bump.
Is there anything else that I can try to make the CD changer work or should I just get a CD43?
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