Alpine CD Changer (from an E39)

Mr. The Edge · 01-07-2007, 11:02 AM

I have an Alpine CD changer that came from a 2000 E39 528i. If any 'Mudgeon is in need of it, I would rather give it to them for free instead of going the eBay sale route (considering if it even works). I am told it works perfectly.

If no interest here, I will put it on the 'Fest, where I am sure it will be snapped up within a couple of minutes.

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rumatt · 01-07-2007, 11:25 AM

Does Mrs. Andy still drive an E39?

TD · 01-07-2007, 11:37 AM

FYI, I believe the E38, E38, E36 and E46 all use the same bus. So this changer would work on any of those models.

lip277 · 01-07-2007, 12:18 PM

FYI - My '95 E38 uses a Pioneer unit.
Don't know when they changed to the Alpine for the E38....

I've loaded CD's in my Mom's '01 E38 and I don't recall what style it was (mine or this one...)

Are they interchangeable? My car was built before NAV was an option. I have the 'dreaded' DSP controller next to the tape under the wood 'cover' above the computer/controller.

(If so - the unit in my car could use replacement.. it skips on rough roads...)

rumatt · 01-07-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

FYI, I believe the E38, E38, E36 and E46 all use the same bus. So this changer would work on any of those models.

Hmm. I've already got a phatbox using the trunk connection. Otherwise, I'd certainly add a changer.

Mr. The Edge · 01-19-2007, 11:50 PM

Bump....if no interest, I will put it on eBay over the weekend. I am not going to list it on the 'Fest.

Free to any 'Mudgeon.

rumatt · 01-20-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I am not going to list it on the 'Fest.

OK, I'll bite. Why's that? I thought you still have a decent relationship over there.

PS

I still think you're Ed every time you post.

Mr. The Edge · 01-20-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

OK, I'll bite. Why's that? I thought you still have a decent relationship over there.

PS

I still think you're Ed every time you post.

I have a great relationship and many friends over there, including Jon. It's just that it is so big there that it would be snapped up quickly by some anonymous Joe, not that there is anything wrong with that. I would like to see somebody I quasi know get some use out of it.

On second thought, who know if it even works, so eBay might not be the best idea. Bahh, off to the 'Fest it goes.

mark07 · 01-20-2007, 08:56 AM

Hey, if you still have it, I'd be interested if it really did fit in the E36. My changer is horrible with playing CD-Rs (probably because it's 11 years old.)

JST · 01-20-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mark07

Hey, if you still have it, I'd be interested if it really did fit in the E36. My changer is horrible with playing CD-Rs (probably because it's 11 years old.)

It should fit an E36 without any issues; it looks physically the same as the Alpine I used in my E36 and two E46s. FWIW, that Alpine was identical to the OEM changer I had in my E36 (which was also made by Alpine), except for the connector.

The connector on this unit looks like the standard Alpine connector. I think you need an adaptor (from Blitzsafe or similar) to plug it into the BMW changer port. Ryan, did you have something like that?

01-07-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
Mr. The Edge Don't worry, be happy Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: AW '05 645Cic & '11 Infiniti QX56 Posts: 1,382	Alpine CD Changer (from an E39) I have an Alpine CD changer that came from a 2000 E39 528i. If any 'Mudgeon is in need of it, I would rather give it to them for free instead of going the eBay sale route (considering if it even works). I am told it works perfectly. If no interest here, I will put it on the 'Fest, where I am sure it will be snapped up within a couple of minutes. Pics: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mr. The Edge; 01-07-2007 at 11:20 AM.

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lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	FYI - My '95 E38 uses a Pioneer unit. Don't know when they changed to the Alpine for the E38.... I've loaded CD's in my Mom's '01 E38 and I don't recall what style it was (mine or this one...) Are they interchangeable? My car was built before NAV was an option. I have the 'dreaded' DSP controller next to the tape under the wood 'cover' above the computer/controller. (If so - the unit in my car could use replacement.. it skips on rough roads...) __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

01-07-2007, 11:25 AM	#2
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Does Mrs. Andy still drive an E39?

01-07-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	FYI, I believe the E38, E38, E36 and E46 all use the same bus. So this changer would work on any of those models.

01-19-2007, 11:50 PM	#6
Mr. The Edge Don't worry, be happy Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: AW '05 645Cic & '11 Infiniti QX56 Posts: 1,382	Bump....if no interest, I will put it on eBay over the weekend. I am not going to list it on the 'Fest. Free to any 'Mudgeon.

01-20-2007, 08:56 AM	#9
mark07 Realist Join Date: Dec 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 1996 328i Sport Pkg Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 75	Hey, if you still have it, I'd be interested if it really did fit in the E36. My changer is horrible with playing CD-Rs (probably because it's 11 years old.)