C43 Head unit

[m3f_elonforme]

Can I upgrade my C33 to a C43 or CD43? IF so, plug and play, easy? Or extra wiring? I would thing wiring would be simple unplug and plug new one in... thanks guys! I would really like a C43 or CD43 in there!

[m3f_Anubis_1a58e4eec0]

Yes you can. Simple plug and play. The C43 and CD43 will give you an increase in sound quality. Not a massive one, but it's noticeable.

[m3f_badgtho_2cb87af10e]

wow jeff.. quite teh noob back in 08..

[m3f_Anubis_1a58e4eec0]

wow jeff.. quite teh noob back in 08..


Guilty as charged? :rofl2:


Still, Rover-branded CD43s are FTL.

[m3f_Anubis_1a58e4eec0]

Oh and by the way, I was right about some CD43s being green. CD43s out of MGs light up green, not amber:


I just got my hands on a cd headunit out of a MG which is a rover group. But I thought since it is the same as the CD43 and the radio out of a rover the illumination would be orange, but it is green. I guess MG's have green illumination. This headunit is the same exact unit as the BMW CD43 business cd unit except it has a MG symbol where the BMW would be. I was wondering if there is a way to change the lighting over to orange so it will match my factory lighting. Any help will be appreciated

[m3f_das borgen_362acec4fe]

sorry to revive but been doin research


would my C33's CD changer work if I slapped in a C43 (or a CD43 for that matter)

[m3f_twastheglo_fc2e6802c0]

I actually never knew there was an "inbetween" with the C33 and CD43. I think I'm going to look around for a C43.

[m3f_propchef_a4c19a6d03]

sorry to revive but been doin research



would my C33's CD changer work if I slapped in a C43 (or a CD43 for that matter)



According to this guy it will. What I was really looking for here was a picture of the back of the unit (here as well) to see if the config was the same as the C33. It seems to be. Same 17 pin plug. And as is mentioned earlir in this thread, double check the illumination color!



Was tempted to change mine, but since the CD43 wasn't available in my production, I've decided to keep looking for a good alternative to the Dice POS. Looks like I might just end up building one. ::::sigh::::



http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-BLAUPUNKT-CD-PLAYER-CD43-E36-E34-E32-E31-E30-Z1-/280357833964



CD43:



http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/0/2/8/2/4/webimg/252968008_tp.jpg



C33:



http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/BMWg84/IMG_0729-1.jpg

[m3f_WRXEATR_c6f1d80be6]

Which BMW's came with cd43 stock?

[m3f_firedancer_28b58de9bf]

late z3 models? maybe 2000-2002?

[m3f_WRXEATR_c6f1d80be6]

late z3 models? maybe 2000-2002?


can anyone confirm this?


whats the bmw pn for the CD43 unit?

[m3f_Slickmiste_2ddbfa55a3]

So if my unit tells me the FM station name and song that is currently being sent through the air waves is it safe to say I have a C43?

[m3f_cstern_8f12f914a2]

Most likely. Do you have a weather band?



If you don't, you have met all the changes between the c33 and c43 and could safely assume you have c43.

[m3f_jvit27_52f3efd044]

I'll sell my C43 - $150

[m3f_T2_58b439f67f]

Hey



My buddy who owns the 99 BLACK M3 coupe has the CD43 with 6-CD changer...it is primarily a track car so make offers and I will take it to him, he would sell for the right price.