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How-To: E86 CD changer cables for BlueMusic Bluetooth

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How-To: E86 CD changer cables for BlueMusic Bluetooth

Post by mpc007 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:51 pm

Felt inclined to respond since ordered this from Amazon and just got it installed. A few remarks:

- my 04 Z4R has DSP, Satnav, and old school fixed telephone. In Vin decoder I dont have cd changer prep listed. Still the cables were there and it works without an extra adapter!

- Sound quality on a DSP car is great, way better than via the FM transmitter I used earlier. Unfortunately on the Satnav screen it does NOT show track title or artist, which non Satnav units seem to do via RDS display.

- Push up the back carpetliner was very hard for me too. In the Grom YT video it shows as easy but my car also has a more rigid type, plus an extra rigid bulge on the left (whats in there?) and a pulling cord of some sort which holds it back. I barely managed to get my hand under and blindly attached the dongle.

Im looking for a way to fixate it since now its just loose in the space behind the carpet :D
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Post by inkey$ » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:15 am

:thumbsup: Great to hear, mpc007.
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Post by Malcolmvs » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:18 pm

Hi

I’ve been following these instructions with my mid-2006 E86 Z4 and am stuck at step 7. I can feel the cables (or at least what I think are the cables) connected into the CD changer, however I cannot get the connectors loose. I don’t want to pull on the cables for fear of the wiring ripping out of the connector. Is there a clip or a trick to getting the connectors loose from the CD changer?

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Post by inkey$ » Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:05 pm

Malcolmvs wrote: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:18 pm Hi

I’ve been following these instructions with my mid-2006 E86 Z4 and am stuck at step 7. I can feel the cables (or at least what I think are the cables) connected into the CD changer, however I cannot get the connectors loose. I don’t want to pull on the cables for fear of the wiring ripping out of the connector. Is there a clip or a trick to getting the connectors loose from the CD changer?

Thanks,
Malcolm
Hi Malcolm.
For me, the cable was situated in the little recess behind the CD changer area and all I needed to do was unfurl them out and connect up the the adaptor. Yours may be taped down perhaps? Could you get a camera phone in there and take a few pics to see whats going on? Mine doesn't have a CD changer, so will likely be slightly different.
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Post by Malcolmvs » Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:33 pm

inkey$ wrote: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:05 pm Yours may be taped down perhaps?
Mine is connected into the CD changer. I think there is a clip in the connector that secures the connection to the CD changer. I'll try get a camera in there and see how to release it. I'll post an update when I do :)

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Post by Weston Matt » Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:26 pm

I only have the smaller connector plugged in to my changer. There is no other plug in the changer. Ideas anyone?

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Post by ZedsDeadbabyZedzdead » Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:56 pm

Hi
I’ve attached the Bluemusic dongle to the back of the multi changer successfully and paired with the Bluetooth on my phone however my oem business heaD unit will not display the CD option so how would I connect please?

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Post by FelipeFlop » Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:54 pm

Massive thanks for this guide.
Made it an ‘almost’ painless experience. I already had an intravee installed so it was just a matter of unplugging that and plugging in the dongle.

The intravee was fine, but my phone length, plus the connector, plus the lightning to 30 pin adapter meant I couldn’t put the phone on the shelf and shut the cubby door. Plus I had to take my phone out of it’s case to get the adapter to plug in properly. Was a lot of faff.

So to have instant audio Bluetooth connectivity is a revelation!
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Post by Calps » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:06 pm

+1 for the write up.

Installed this afternoon. The bulk of the effort was getting the carpet up, and then fiddling around trying to find the plugs. (I don't have the changer either - the wires were there, but were taped down to the bulk head out of sight, which threw me slightly).

Once located, installation took seconds. Delighted with the end result. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! :thumbsup:
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Post by Jamesgofast » Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:03 am

Hi,

Im about to attempt to install a Grom USB into the back of my E86 via trunk install. Im using this install as a guide as it also connects via the CD changer prep cables (I have nav head unit, non DSP).

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Ive seen a different install method which requires removal of a ton of trim pieces in order to reveal the trunk back wall where the amp etc is. This method above seems much more straight forward.. however, forgive me for being a n00b, but how do you remove the plastic 'screws' or 'buttons' that hold the carpet down? Ive been trying to lever them up with a trim removal tool but they wont pop so readily and Im worried im going to shear their heads off. Any clues?

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Post by Calps » Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:52 am

Jamesgofast wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:03 am Hi,

Im about to attempt to install a Grom USB into the back of my E86 via trunk install. Im using this install as a guide as it also connects via the CD changer prep cables (I have nav head unit, non DSP).

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Ive seen a different install method which requires removal of a ton of trim pieces in order to reveal the trunk back wall where the amp etc is. This method above seems much more straight forward.. however, forgive me for being a n00b, but how do you remove the plastic 'screws' or 'buttons' that hold the carpet down? Ive been trying to lever them up with a trim removal tool but they wont pop so readily and Im worried im going to shear their heads off. Any clues?

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Cheers
Hey there,

They should pull straight out. They're not screwed in or anything, just help in place with pressure. Apply more force with the trim removal tools, from various angles (top, bottom, left, right) until it comes loose.
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Post by Jamesgofast » Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:28 pm

Calps wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:52 am
Hey there,

They should pull straight out. They're not screwed in or anything, just help in place with pressure. Apply more force with the trim removal tools, from various angles (top, bottom, left, right) until it comes loose.
So its just a case of me being nervous n00b.
Got it. Cheers.
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Post by Jamesgofast » Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:00 pm

Well would you believe it, this method really did work and in no time at all.

Hardest part was firstly popping the trim buttons at the step - These are certainly meant for one time use, the plastic ribs are deformed now. Still holds fast but I imagine if you intend to pop them numerous times they will be gonners and need replacing.

Second hardest part, fubbling around blind for the 3 and 6 pin connectors. Eventually found them, connected the GROM and away we go. Worked first time.

Fixed the GROM unit to the back wall with 3M picture hanging strips, similar to velcro. Couldnt see what I was doing so I first attached the strips to the back of the GROM and then the opposing strips to the GROMS strips. Waited for the adhesive to set, then removed the covers of the opposing strips adhesive, found a flat spot on the back wall and jammed it hard until the adhesive took. Shoved the remaining unwound bundle of wire in the hollow where the CD changer wires came out from.

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I seem to have the BMWTL connector set... the T for Trunk and the L im guessing for LONG. Dont know why they gave me such a long wire, perhaps if people want it stretching to the cabin. Im quite happy with the USB stick in the boot personally.

Anyway, cheers for the initial guide. It worked and was sooo much easier than stripping the entire rear trim out entirely. Great. Now I can NEVER EVER listen to the radio again :headbang: . :thumbsup:
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Post by Simiewimie » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:10 pm

Am I being an idiot?
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Don’t answer that.

Getting ready for the delivery of my BT music adapter and I can’t seem to get the 3 pin out. 6 pin was a doddle. What is the trick to it that I can’t figure out?
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Post by Simiewimie » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:30 pm

Sorted.
Pliers and some gentle persuasion sorted it. :thumbsup:
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