Stock BMW CD Changer Install

[FrustratedMunky]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get a CD changer for my 1991 318IS, however, I'd like to keep the stock deck because I want to keep my car relatively BMW for the most part. If I get a stock BMW CD changer from an E36, is it possible for it to connect properly with my stock 1991 deck? If anyone knows if it's possible, or the difficulty of the installation is, please let me know.

- Chad

EDIT: I just called someone that deals with BMW CD changers and he asked me if when I take out the stock deck, is it an 8 pin socket or a 13 pin socket for the CD socket. Can anyone tell me how many pins there are so I don't have to rip out my deck? Thanks.

[bimmerphile]

You need to make sure that you have the right make changer for your deck. For Alpine Decks, you have to use an Alpine changer, for Pioneer decks only pioneer changers.

Installation is easy, it's finding the parts that will be a bitch.

[Matto]

I have a stock cd changer and all the cables to install it, I am not sure if it is an alpine or pioneer model though. I also am unsure that the changer itself works or I have problems with my deck unit, it never recognises that there are cds in the changer unit. If you do need the cables though I have them.