cd43

hi guys, new here, needing help already, Wondering if anyone has any experience with the cd43 stereos, i have one in my e31 and i got a usb-bluetooth adapter that is supposed to be for the cd43 cd players, but i cant connect to it, manual says it replaces the cd changer, How do i select the cd...

For Sale. BMW BUSINESS CD RADIO PLAYER CAR STEREO CODE E31 E36 E34 Z3 M3 M5 CD43 Fitted to my E31 however missed the 6 disc changer so swapped back. Supplied with Code £150.00

hello, i decided to not stick a modern head unit in and try to keep something original looking, after searching an old thread from 2015 i found a solution put forward by Zohar about using a Dension bt gateway lite with a cd43 unit, this sounds perfect. iv bought a cd43 unit from ebay, as im...

I have a Rover CD43 and would like to put it in my e30, but I don't like the Rover logo on it, seen loads on ebay with the Rover logo removed and BMW badge stuck over. Any idea how to do this without dissolving the plastic

Chaps Reverting back to the original spec radio head unit. Managed to buy a CD43 from eBay. It has not got the little plastic rectangular caps that cover the two hex head screws. I expect they are rarer than unicorn horns made of rocking horse poo and hens teeth and reinforced with...

I have the Becker Indianapolis pro upgraded in one car, but am thinking of returning the other car to stock. For this I can use the Cd 43 (non-stock but suitable) or the original rds cassette unit. For either unit, I will probably wire in and AUX cable to the cassette/Cd output for mp3 playing...

Guys, I`m struggling to find why it doesn`t work. Soldered these two cables and other end of green one goes into pin 7 at stereo. Doesn`t function Any suggestions? Thanks

Hi All Wanted to update the stereo in my wife's 840 (a cassette player is a bit dated) and noticed that the ''CD43'' as fitted to other BMWs and Rovers is a straight swap and retains the ''original equipment look''. Encouraged by this and the fact that the listings on e-Bay confirmed that it...

Hey everyone, I started to experience this annoying problem with the BMW CD43 stereo that I installed last year in my E30. When listening to a CD and driving on a smooth road, the playback is clean with no problems. However, when the car goes over bumps or uneven surfaces, the CD is...

Hi guys Installed a CD43 HU and noticed it flashes a red light intermittently even while the engine is off - is this normal? thanks anyone that knows... Also, if anyone knows where i can find an E36 Harman Kardon amp I'd be very grateful. Loads available stateside but none here :o(

Hi all, I recently bought a second hand CD43 to fit to my E36, and stumbled upon problems during installation. I disconnected the battery, replaced the old unit for the CD43 and re-connected the battery, at which point I noticed the little red light flashing on the unit. At the time I...

Afternoon seem to be the day for questions today this weekend i was lucky to come across a CD43 in the girlfriends parents house which her dad kindly let me have for free (i will of course supply beers) now heres the tricky part, the car came with a rather ugly aftermarket silver sony CD...

Simples really, how do you save stations on the CD43 unit? You've got FM1, FM2 and FMA (What does FMA mean btw?) they all have pre-set stations under each of the 6 numbers, but I want my own saved. How do I do it? I've tried all sorts of combinations of tuning the station and holding the number...

Just a quick question really. Ive got an aftermarket cd player in my car but would like to put the original cd43 buisness cd player in as i think it looks better on the dash ( and i want to keep interior standard). Anyone got one and are they any good? Phoned up bmw main dealers for a quote and...

Hello, Anyone get the CD43 to work with the OEM CD Changer in a May-95 build M3?

Hi, somehow I get my radio to a strange condition.. Radio seems to be dead.. but on the upper right side there are 2 LEDs and the left one lights on.. but display is black... Can anyone help please ?