Moving Stock Radio?

Pons1012 · 05-10-2011, 05:15 PM

I am looking for a bit of help to figure out if it is possible to relocate the stock radio but retain its functions such as the AUX in.

I have searched and found that you can do it to retain your chimes if you do an aftermarket radio. I am looking to install an LCD\Tablet but use the aux in for sound with the OEM radio.

if anyone in the NYC/ CT area can help me with this I would be more than happy to pay. Thank you for any help

Pons1012 · 05-11-2011, 05:56 PM

No one has done this yet? I e-mailed Rich but he must be busy cause he never got back to me.

freefly · 05-12-2011, 05:07 PM

fdriller9 · 05-12-2011, 05:20 PM

Search this forum. There's a thread about moving the factory HU to the trunk to retain all it's functions and install an aftermarket HU, like you mentioned.

That will allow you to use the AUX input.

Pons1012 · 05-12-2011, 07:37 PM

I have been searchin, I dont plan on using an aftermarket radio so dont know if those instructions will work. For example if I move the radio to trunk will the aux work as normal that would free up the space in the dash to do the LCD.

stanger · 05-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Pons1012,

I just got back from the dealer having my alarm turned on. I have an aftermarket head unit installed, with the original deck in the trunk. I did not do the work, but I will tell you this, if you can find someone (Stereo shop did mine) to move your deck to the back, you should be able to leave the space where the deck was empty. From what I understand, all that really happens is that basically all the wires are re-routed to the trunk. This should not be hard in your case, intercepting the existing wires and most importantly the MOST cable is the big pain, or should I say re-routing it to the trunk. as far as your Aux in, just have them run you an extended cable to the front from the trunk.
Not sure if this helps, but at least I can tell you that it will work, just finding someone to do it is the hard part.
Good luck

Pons1012 · 05-13-2011, 08:10 PM

thanks for giving me some more info.. yea thats the problem I had a shop look at it yesterday but I knew more about it then they did. Thank you again and as soon as it its done I will be sure to post pics.

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Pons1012 Private First Class 13 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Moving Stock Radio? I am looking for a bit of help to figure out if it is possible to relocate the stock radio but retain its functions such as the AUX in. I have searched and found that you can do it to retain your chimes if you do an aftermarket radio. I am looking to install an LCD\Tablet but use the aux in for sound with the OEM radio. if anyone in the NYC/ CT area can help me with this I would be more than happy to pay. Thank you for any help
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Search this forum. There's a thread about moving the factory HU to the trunk to retain all it's functions and install an aftermarket HU, like you mentioned. That will allow you to use the AUX input.
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Pons1012 Private First Class 13 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	thanks I have been searchin, I dont plan on using an aftermarket radio so dont know if those instructions will work. For example if I move the radio to trunk will the aux work as normal that would free up the space in the dash to do the LCD.
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stanger New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	Pons1012, I just got back from the dealer having my alarm turned on. I have an aftermarket head unit installed, with the original deck in the trunk. I did not do the work, but I will tell you this, if you can find someone (Stereo shop did mine) to move your deck to the back, you should be able to leave the space where the deck was empty. From what I understand, all that really happens is that basically all the wires are re-routed to the trunk. This should not be hard in your case, intercepting the existing wires and most importantly the MOST cable is the big pain, or should I say re-routing it to the trunk. as far as your Aux in, just have them run you an extended cable to the front from the trunk. Not sure if this helps, but at least I can tell you that it will work, just finding someone to do it is the hard part. Good luck
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Pons1012 Private First Class 13 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	thanks for giving me some more info.. yea thats the problem I had a shop look at it yesterday but I knew more about it then they did. Thank you again and as soon as it its done I will be sure to post pics.
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