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Hello hello,
I have checked out the vehicles VIN online and have a spec sheet that is confusing me. It states the following in regards to the stereo: BMWDECODER.COM S650A CD player S661A Radio BMW Business (C43) The bit that I am struggling with, is everywhere online where I see a pic of a CSL with a CD player, it also has the automatic AC unit below. What I am dealing with is an aftermarket head unit, along with the dial controlled AC unit I can only find evidence of coming with a CSL spec'd with no stereo at all and a carbon fibre plate. Any guidance mutely appreciated.... and clues on model numbers of parts to order. Chef |
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If you have dials then your car does not have A/C, note the lack of a/c button
![]() Item number 1 is what you require however I'd probably pick one up off ebay and save yourself a few quid. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_0462 I then imagine it will be a simple case of unplugging aftermarket and plugging in new, or used, OEM headunit. Last edited by Scott; 16-05-2016 at 07:05 PM. |
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I meant to add...
I would say it was uncommon for someone to spec a radio but not a/c, although not unheard of, so that's probably why you are struggling to find one spec'd like this car. |
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Wonky 'L' after Washing
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Thanks for all the input, very handy.
Found a few options on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Seri...3D262429127624 This would seem to do the trick I would think. That was a lot easier than finding a genuine OEM carbon fibre blank... my searches yesterday turned up fruitless. |
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Hi there and welcome to the fold ![]() Not quite... your eBay find is a pre 2003 E46 facelift Business CD player. While it'll most probably work OK in the CSL, it isn't the correct unit. For starters the "BMW BUSINESS CD" logo is in the wrong place ![]() The way you can tell the difference is... the pre 2003 facelift doesn't have a "MODE" button on the far right and the 2003 facelift does. Also Business CD players specifically fitted to UK CSLs seem to have their chassis number printed on the label. I've cloned out the last 3 digits of the VIN from the enclosed pic, as per CSLR rules. Pix below to depict the differences. Last edited by mattCSLnut; 16-05-2016 at 06:47 PM. |
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facelift and pre facelift also use a different aerial interface on the back of the headunit
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I'd like to return mine to as purchased
How do I find out what it was supplied with?
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Thanks for that.... the donation to become a "member" here has already paid for itself.
Funny how you don't spot such details, and once they are pointed out seem so obvious! This looks like a winner to me with my fresh information.... sadly with the wrong VIN number on it ;-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2624291276....N35.S1.R1.TR3 |
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http://www.bmwdecoder.com I am sure someone else can tell you if there is better option available... |
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