BMW E46 Coupe Single Player TV/SAT NAV CD Player not Working

[archie01]

Hi, I'm wondering if any of you know of a BMW specialist where I can fix my cd player. BMW are asking for £800 which I find to be a bit excessive. i live in London. It is the one that slides down for access.

Thanks

[paoloh]

Which screen do you have?

Why not just buy 2nd hand off ebay or from a breaker?

Have you tried disconnecting the system?

What is the actual problem?

[archie01]

The cd player does not work...

if i buy it from ebay who will fit it for me? i don't want to mess around with the cables...i think that would be the best solution though. i buy the whole unit.

it's the widescreen one

[paoloh]

archie01 said:

The cd player does not work...

if i buy it from ebay who will fit it for me? i don't want to mess around with the cables...i think that would be the best solution though. i buy the whole unit.

it's the widescreen one

Buy the complete unit off ebay and fit it yourself.

It is plug and play and will take you about 5 minutes or take it to local stereo shop and hand over a £10 note.

[archie01]

don't i need a special tool to remove it? and codes to activate?

[paoloh]

archie01 said:

don't i need a special tool to remove it? and codes to activate?

They are not coded.

You remove the plastic trim that runs around dash ( small screw driver ) and system unscrews. ( Philips Screw driver )

[paoloh]

Oh and start with the trim that leads from passenger side first.

[paoloh]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Sat-Nav-E46_W0QQitemZ290...

Buy this and sell the bits you don't need.

[archie01]

Ok thanks, will keep you updated on my progress. Thanks for all your help

[paoloh]

archie01 said:

Ok thanks, will keep you updated on my progress. Thanks for all your help

No problem, obviously the above is only an example and you can buy from anyone you wish.