CD Multi Changer

[neiladkins]

I am being offered an Alpine CD Multi Changer from a BMW 3 Series Coupe.
Will it go straight into my Mini Cooper ?
Do I need a fitting Kit ?
Are they expensive ?
Does anyone have a part number ?

[monsta]

I have been doing a bit of research into this recently which resulted in me buying a CD changer from someone on Ebay.

Your CD changer needs to be of the I-Bus type with square/rectangular socket connections rather than the earlier circular lead. I think a 3 series coupe would have the correct connections.

Your MINI needs to have the CD prep in the boot otherwise it won't connect up. To check have a look under the carpet at the rear right hand side of the boot or in the 'cubby' hole again on the right hand side.

The leads look like this:

[monsta]

The CD changer needs to be like this:

[monsta]

To mount the CD changer you will need the following from your MINI parts dept:

1 x Bracket - 65 12 6 912 286
4 x Screws - 88 10 0 141 191 (to attach the changer to the bracket)
3 x Self Tapping Screws - 51 45 8 236 618 (to attach the bracket to the bodywork)

[kickin]

HEY:

Does anyone know the part number for the OEM CD changer. I have found a place in canada that claims to be offering the OEM BMW cd changer that fits in the mini cooper . They provide a BMW part number. I just wondered if anyone out there has the number so I can cross reference it. Here is the website with the awesome deal on the changer.

Please give me feedback !!

http://www.ultimatebmwparts.com/comm.../alpine760.htm

thanks,

David: kickin@nc.rr.com

[monsta]

Quote:

Originally posted by kickin
HEY:

Does anyone know the part number for the OEM CD changer. I have found a place in canada that claims to be offering the OEM BMW cd changer that fits in the mini cooper . They provide a BMW part number. I just wondered if anyone out there has the number so I can cross reference it. Here is the website with the awesome deal on the changer.

Please give me feedback !!

http://www.ultimatebmwparts.com/comm.../alpine760.htm

thanks,

David: kickin@nc.rr.com

BMW use different part numbers for the CD changer for different models. It's the effectively the same unit, that picture is certainly the right one.

[Nico]

Hi,

I am in the same position, currently browsing the net and wondering which BMW/Alpine models would be the best to go for?

Also wondering how much is a decent price to pay ... the BMW kit is £235 new anyway isn't it?

Cheers,

Nico

[neiladkins]

Bought the BMW (Alpine) changer that had been fitted to a 3 Series- £100, Fitting Kit from BMW £12, Mini already wired, fitted in 20 minutes and working using standard Mini Radio.
Just make sure the plug/connections match, see the pictures from Monsta.
Cheers Neil