E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
I was looking on eBay earlier and spotted this ad for a CD43 headunit
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/252162082995
The description to the ad says it originally was a Rover headunit "that now is transformed with 100% and NEW Original bmw business cd front including new end caps on the left and right."
I wasn't aware that it was possible to buy replace my front plates for cd43 headunits. They don't seem to be listed as separate parts on bmwfans.
Has anyone heard this before or know where the replacement fronts are available?
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
Have never seen replacement front panels and iv looked at the unit in debth on all the parts catalogues the end caps yep but not the front unless it's an aftermarket crowd making them be far easier to just remove the rover badge from the headunit , mg had them as well but they have a nasty green backlighting
E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
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Originally Posted by Gar
Have never seen replacement front panels and iv looked at the unit in debth on all the parts catalogues the end caps yep but not the front unless it's an aftermarket crowd making them be far easier to just remove the rover badge from the headunit , mg had them as well but they have a nasty green backlighting
Some Rovers had an amber background, same as the bmw ones but are about 20% of the price for the sake of a different badge. If it was possible to buy a replacement front I'd be very tempted to put one in the e30.
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
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Originally Posted by JohnH
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Originally Posted by Gar
Have never seen replacement front panels and iv looked at the unit in debth on all the parts catalogues the end caps yep but not the front unless it's an aftermarket crowd making them be far easier to just remove the rover badge from the headunit , mg had them as well but they have a nasty green backlighting
Some Rovers had an amber background, same as the bmw ones but are about 20% of the price for the sake of a different badge. If it was possible to buy a replacement front I'd be very tempted to put one in the e30.
All rover were Amber I had the bmw business CD43 but I wouldn't pay the price tag they seek on eBay now the rover 25 unit with a gentle sanding and some paint thinners would fit the bill much better
I just had a look now memory needed a refresh [emoji6] mini and mg were yellow land rover were green and finally bmw and rover we're Amber
E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
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Originally Posted by Gar
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Originally Posted by JohnH
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Originally Posted by Gar
Have never seen replacement front panels and iv looked at the unit in debth on all the parts catalogues the end caps yep but not the front unless it's an aftermarket crowd making them be far easier to just remove the rover badge from the headunit , mg had them as well but they have a nasty green backlighting
Some Rovers had an amber background, same as the bmw ones but are about 20% of the price for the sake of a different badge. If it was possible to buy a replacement front I'd be very tempted to put one in the e30.
All rover were Amber I had the bmw business CD43 but I wouldn't pay the price tag they seek on eBay now the rover 25 unit with a gentle sanding and some paint thinners would fit the bill much better
I just had a look now memory needed a refresh [emoji6] mini and mg were yellow land rover were green and finally bmw and rover we're Amber
No, they've gone mad. I bought one for the e36 but got it at a good price as the seller put up a brutal ad. I wouldn't pay the current asking prices for one now
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
Ah sorry was reading it wrong John presumed you were looking for the headunit
E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
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Originally Posted by Gar
Ah sorry was reading it wrong John presumed you were looking for the headunit
If I could get one at a good price I'd be tempted to put it in the e30.
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
I think this needs further investigation, Bosch part number: 7640273043
https://boschelectronicservice.eu/uk/products-services/car-radios/bmw-cd43-front-panel_7640273043
http://www.manualuniverse.com/manager/products/manual.asp?codigo=182127&shwBt=0&xpageG=31&xmdelG=7640273043&xmrcG=27
Part number for the screw covers: 65126907824
This guy would surely be able to track down the facia:
http://m.donberg.ie/warehs/groupbb.htm
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
E46 Cd-43, Got a bit excited
https://boschelectronicservice.eu/uk/products-services/car-radios/bmw
Remanufactured, as new from Bosch! €139
RE: E36 CD43 Facia Replacement
That's a great price for a 53