1997 M3 with old-style HU

[EaglEye]

I just picked up a 1997 M3/4, and it appears to have been retrofitted with the old type head unit that you stop seeing in E36s around 1995, whatever it's called. The manual that came with the car is for the C33 unit, but my car has the HU that looks identical to the one I've seen in many 1995 M3s, for example. It's got the small LCD display on the far right of the unit, and has the weatherband button. The car also is prewired, but does not come with a CD-changer. So, my question is, will aftermarket CD changers designed for 1996+ E36s, like the USA Spec SCD-B2i work in my car, and if not, what changer do I need?

[JPWheelr]

will not work
need newer head, because the wiring won't even work right.
Two different formats, the plug to the radio is the same, but the wiring to the changer is very different. If your changer cable in the back is round, and there is a seperate plug with two wires, then you have the right head and the wrong manual, and you can use a 92-95 stock changer.

If it is a pair of small staircase shaped plugs, then you need to get a c33 or newer head, and then a factory (or converted aftermarket) changer.

Best of luck

Peter

[BimmerLover84]

If you need a Pioneer changer for that early E36 head unit send me a PM!! I'm asking $150 shipped.

I see your in the LBC crowd! I currently have a '74 MGB, '73 MGB, and '69 Lotus Europa S2.