I.C.E (E46) Latest Topics

ASC button to ASC switch unit with seat heater conversion

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:01:36 +0000

I have recently installed a 2 DIN Navi, and changed my center console from an old 1 ASC buttoned to a ASC+seat heater unit. This one fits perfectly but the plug from my old ASC button has a small flat 4 pin connecter, the new button unit has the same but with an 3 pin connecter. When I connect it all the lights turn on but I cannot turn off the ASC. I already know what pins are what, but I don't understand why the switch has only 3 pins and how I can make this work.

Does any unit exist with seatheating but with 4 pins?

Thank you for any help

Dynavin PDC

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:12:02 +0000

Hi, have had a dynavin in my 330 coupe since the beginning of the year and I didnt realise it had a PDC function. Does this need to be wired up for the headunit to display the PDC, or should it just work?

All steering wheel controls etc and OBD stuff works so I know its connected. Even with the setting changed to PDC it doesn't display anything when i put it in reverse.

Any help would be appreciated chaps!

6.25” to replace HK speakers

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:51:41 +0000

Just wanted to say after a lot of reading and buying some adapters. The HK speakers are already in a plastic adapter ring which will fit better than any piece of mdf or abs you can buy from eBay. I had not read this anywhere so wasted £6. Peel the tiny metal tabs back and remove, then orientate your speaker to suit your application pop a few pilot holes in and screw it down. I also used some foam tape in the sandwich but it’s probably not necessary, bmw used glue.

Changing Head Unit on a 2002 E46 330i

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:36:40 +0000

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for some advice please. I have a 2002 BMW E46 330i which had the Navigation/TV/CD/Cassette player stereo head unit. I want to replace this with another head unit but I am not sure what wiring adapters I need to buy. The old unit only had two connectors (one blue and one white) and I was expecting the wiring to be different.

I would appreciate any advice on what wiring/cables/adapters I need to buy. I'm looking to install a Sony XAV-AX200. Please see the attached pictures for reference.

Thanks for looking

Dave

Blaupunkt to Siemens

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:44:24 +0000

Hello guys! I have an e46 320D from 2001 which haves a Blaupunkt audio unit and I have at home a Siemens radio from a friend. I've tried to replace them but IT haves different connectors. How can I replace them? Thanks!

replace Harmon Kardon head unit with aftermarket

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:57:43 +0000

hi all,

I have a 2002 E46 with the Harmon Kardon setup and I want to change the headunit to an aftermarket Pioneer Bluetooth unit ( has bluetooth and usb) and was wondering is there anything I need to look out for with this config .

I have bought this kit

thanks in advance

brendan

Xtrons connector help

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:06:55 +0000

Hello, so I purchased an xtrons unit for my e46 harmon kardon system with sat nav etc.

As an audio noob I'm completely lost with the audio connects, could anyone give me a hand? I bought the 6m cable extension loom as I understand I need this to utilise the HK system.

This is whats in my boot:

This is the connector going into the radio:

This is the radio connector on the unit itself:

Disabled

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:28:39 +0000

My radio cd business unit is displaying a disabled message, I have been to a bmw dealership and they tested it and said its spiked and i need a new one , any one had this problem?.the car has blue tooth as well

Aircon to Climate control

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:18:14 +0000

Hi Guys

I am thinking of upgrading my headunit and i have been advised to go to a Double Dim unit and to do this i need to move the aircon control. I have seen on eBay a used climate control unit, i guess its not going to be as simple as buying this and swaping this out for the sunglass draw ?

XTRONS Help

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:08:20 +0000

The features of this unit XTRONS PQ7046B is Hexa core processor, but its price is more expensive than the other XTRONS Octa-core car stereos. Anyone know the reasons why? I am planning to replace my factory radio since
I really need the Spotify, YouTube, USB features of modern car stereo.

Can i fit satnav to e46 with manual heater?

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:17:57 +0000

Hi folks,

Just a quick one, can i fit satnav to e46 with manual (normal) heater?

If so which relocation panel would be needed?

Thanks

Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk 2

Reverse camera wiring

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:09:26 +0000

Finally got round to fitting my reverse camera this morning in the freezing cold but can't get it working. I've got positive and negative wires for the led which I've connected to the existing no plate lights so that's fine.

its then got the RCA cable with what looks like small power wire on each end as well. I've run the RCA to the head unit "cam in" connector but not connected the power wire to anything.

its also got another connector which runs to a red and black wire, which I have connected to the +/- on the reverse light.

Im not getting any picture on the headunit. It's the erisin 2046gb.

Is it that the wire on the RCA needs connecting to something? Thanks

Standard audio speaker upgrades

Sat, 16 May 2020 12:40:54 +0000

Hi all

Question have a 330 coupe, standard audio setup,

Got a dynavin unit and fitted a jl sub through the ski hatch, but want to upgrade the speakers previous owner did put alpines in but even they sound poorly now,

Was looking at bavsound but they don't do systems for the standard systems,

So next options I've found are audison / gladen audio and hertz

All which are oem fit but pricey!

Am I right in saying I've only got four speakers and tweeters up front... Nothing in rear 1/4 panels,

Wondering what other people have done to get decent audio quality from these motors

Android Head Unit ~ help

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:38:11 +0000

I have a 2003 M Sport. I recently changed out the Factory Head Unit (Business) for an XTRONS Unit. I cannot get the sound to work. See attached pics.

This is the original Loom.

Some cables that weren't in use previously.

This is the Android Junction Box.

These are the wires that have no obvious connector, for me anyway.

Android Wiring Diagram.

As stated, no sound is the issue I have. Any/all help would be greatly appreciated.
Chris

No sound from new headunit !!

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:16:42 +0000

Hi lads

ive purchased myself a new xtrons unit fro xmas as it has dab etc,seems a great little unit but i have no sound at all ..................

checked evrything,settings etc,plugs but still nowt.

I plug my old unit back in and sound straight away,could it be a unit fault ??

I have harmon kardon but surely that cant make a difference,no subs or rcas are connected either

thanks in advance.

Iphone - Dice - Not Itunes But Spotify App

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:09:23 +0000

Lookings at the Dice unit to enable me to use my Iphone music in the car but not with ITunes.

I use Spotify App for all my music.

Anyone know if it'll still search tracks, playlists and display text on a Business CD head unit?

If nobody knows is there anyone in South Essex that has one I could try my Iphone in?

Dave

Touring Sub Installs

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:37:48 +0000

I am looking to install a Sub into my touring, but i wand to be able to use the boot still. Have any of you guys got any installs you can share for some inspiration please?

Alpine - E46 specific fit head unit; INE-W997E46

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:05:41 +0000

Hi,

Alpine have very recently announced their 'Alpine Style INE-W997E46' custom fit head unit for the BMW E46. Here's the product page on their website;

http://www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/navigation-system-for-bmw-3-e46/ine-w997e46

RRP is £1099 and is available now from authorised Alpine dealers.

Cheers, Dennis!

Relocation Unit Part Numbers

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:24:47 +0000

RELOCATION UNIT PART NUMBERS -

Right, I had a nightmare trying to get a relocation unit from BMW. It took three orders to get this right, so I will try and clarify this for anybody that might want to get one.

There are two types, the 18mm (with individual switches) and the 16mm (with the long switch box).

The part number for those with individual switches (18mm) is

The part number for those with the long switch box (16mm) is

These part numbers are for the relocation units with the smokers package (ashtray and cigarette lighter in cubby hole).

How to improve DAB reception?

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:26:17 +0000

Hi all,

I have a 330Ci with an Erisin 6046B HU, and the DAB+ unit plugged into USB, with the aerial attached to the windscreen. But the DAB reception is so bad it's basically unusable unless you're on a road with no buildings anywhere near it.

What's the best & cheapest way to improve it? Can you use the shark fin aerial on the roof or is that just for the car's original radio or GPS?

Or can you get some kind of powered DAB aerial fitted to these things? What about the big long TV-aerial-like aerials, could you maybe mount that under the rear parcel shelf or something?

Audio aux question.

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:05:59 +0000

i hope someone can help me. I’ve bought the aux cable and plugged it into the back of my business head unit and aux does come up on the screen but as soon as I plug an iPhone in the aux sign goes off and I can’t play music. Is it possible to put the cable in upside down in the back of the head unit. It’s in a 2006 e46
I hope someone can help. Thanks.

Aux/Bluetooth upgrade options 2001 325i

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 23:13:30 +0000

Hi there!

I recently tried to install the aux input on my 2001 325i, however as I found out... there is no cable to plug into on pre-09/2002 cars

Am I right with this information? I couldn’t find the cable

So, I was told a Parrot system could be installed with cables to the stuff in the boot for £300 with labour

What other options do I have to play music from my phone in the car?
And what’s the difference between this and the Intravee/Dynavin route?

Thanks!

- Kap 🙂

Upgrading from 4x3 screen head unit to larger version

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:05:54 +0000

Good afternoon all, I’ve done a few searches but I can’t find a thread that answers my specific query, so here goes. I hope you can help.

i recently bought a 1999 E46 330d touring which has the BMW monitor 4x3 screen head unit with analogue tv and cassette player (photo attached!). The car doesn’t have nav and I don’t really need to add it to be honest. What I would like to do is upgrade to the larger screen head unit from later e46 models so that I can play cds etc.

I have seen these advertised fairly cheaply with boot mounted cd changers and dvd drives for the sat nav, my question is the degree of plug and play that making this upgrade involves, is the wiring likely to be there in the boot for the changer? Is the head unit going to work straight away without additional looms etc?

I have no interest in aftermarket units, I just want the larger screen bmw unit and could do with some advice as to how to make the swap.

thanks in advance!

Double din radio adapter

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:38:02 +0000

Hello

ive just bought a genuine double din radio off eBay and went to fit it to my car today and I need an adaptor to plug in to the new radio. My plug in the car is round holes. The radio doesn’t seem to have an aerial plug either which my car does. Your help is very much appreciated

No speakers working

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:10:24 +0000

I recently installed a 4 channel amp myself on my bmw e 46 convertible, im not a pro and dont have vast knowledge about audio installation but managed well and researched what i could. The installation went well, used the 4 rca outputs from my aftermarket headunit, have a good ground on bare metal etc, connected my sub up and sounded really good, everything fine no issues. So then I thought I may aswell amp the rear speakers too and done so but may have got the + and - on the amp confused and when i turned the car on the speaker i attached made an odd noise so turned off car immediately. Once i turned the car on no speakers worked, disconnected amp and no speakers work, amp works fine turns on sub works fine for the bass but no sound. Thought the speakers may have blown but re amped the speaker i did previously and it worked fine, so i am co fused as to what could have happened and how to fix it. Any help is appreciated. Thankyou