e38 735 disc-changer

[wackiacki]

the pioneer cdx-m40 6 disc changer in my 7 is about as much use as a co*k flavoured lollypop.
anyone know of a replacement with a 14 pin din connection and play's cd-r's?
any advise would be very appriciated

[ImysE30]

What's wrong with it? I had one and it worked fine

[wackiacki]

comes up alot of the time with "CD ERROR" which usually requires the magazine to be removed and replaced and then it usually plays ok,but it doesent take much for it to jump and skip about.not sure if it playes cd-r's either,havent managed it yet.

[ImysE30]

I know mine played cd-rw's without any problem's. Have you checked the wires for a possible loose connection?

[wackiacki]

yes, had it apart a couple of times now,fitted some subs the other week. all the connections seem ok. theres only the din lead and the power supply plug going in to it. the rest of the wiring in there is for the amp thats part of the bmw buisness stereo system.
was yours the same year and model? did it have the pioneer cdx-m40 6 disc changer? if it did and yours played cd-r's knowing that would be a great help.

[ImysE30]

My dad's actually, it was a 740 (with the 4.4 engine). 1996 P reg.

It was definitely a Pioneer CD Changer, i have the cassette thing in the house somewhere, i'll try and see what model it is

[wackiacki]

cheers,every time ive tried one in there the display says "CD ERROR" but its also done that with normal cd's too so im not too sure.

[ImysE30]

That's a strange one, maybe a fault with the acutal headunit?

Damn i miss the E38 Why did some foook crash in to it

[wackiacki]

sorry to hear that mate
gonna have another play tomorrow,i'll let you know how i get on,thanks for the advise.

[ImysE30]

Was a painful sad day when they took it away , managed to strip it of all the goodies though

I'll see if i can find that cassette thing.