E36 CD43 Facia Replacement

[JohnH]

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?

[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

[JohnH]

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.

[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 mini and mg were yellow land rover were green and finally bmw and rover we're Amber

[JohnH]

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 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

[Gar]

Ah sorry was reading it wrong John presumed you were looking for the headunit

[JohnH]

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.

[rebel.ranter]

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

[rebel.ranter]

E46 Cd-43, Got a bit excited
https://boschelectronicservice.eu/uk/products-services/car-radios/bmw

Remanufactured, as new from Bosch! €139

[Gar]

That's a great price for a 53