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      05-17-2013, 06:09 PM   #1
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Suspicions confirmed, amp shot (water damage)

There is plenty of information in this forum and I appreciate all the DIY info, but piecing it all together is a little difficult. So, just a few questions to get things rolling (and my post count up so I can pm? lol)

1) If I just buy an OEM amp, is it plug and play, or does it need to be recoded or some shit?

2) If I get one of the "compatible" amps listed within the forum (I have the hifi system), is that basically plug and play, with the assistance of one of those nifty harnesses I see guys selling, or will that need some special coding?

3) Surely, either of these options have to be cheaper than the $1000 I was just quoted by the dealership to fix it, amirite?
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      05-17-2013, 06:47 PM   #2
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There is plenty of information in this forum and I appreciate all the DIY info, but piecing it all together is a little difficult. So, just a few questions to get things rolling (and my post count up so I can pm? lol)

1) If I just buy an OEM amp, is it plug and play, or does it need to be recoded or some shit?

2) If I get one of the "compatible" amps listed within the forum (I have the hifi system), is that basically plug and play, with the assistance of one of those nifty harnesses I see guys selling, or will that need some special coding?

3) Surely, either of these options have to be cheaper than the $1000 I was just quoted by the dealership to fix it, amirite?
Talk to this guy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bmw-e90-hifi...981776&vxp=mtr

The HiFi OEM amp is not part of the coding scheme, i.e., unplug the bad one and plug a good one and you will be good to go.
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      05-17-2013, 06:49 PM   #3
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JL audio xd600/6 + Technics harness is plug and play. Just keep your gains low with stock speakers.
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      05-18-2013, 01:30 AM   #4
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JL audio xd600/6 + Technics harness is plug and play. Just keep your gains low with stock speakers.
This is what I've been considering, and of course have needed to up my post count to PM technics. But I think i'll snag that OEM and call it a day. Thank you both!
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So why in all of the fuck does BMW think this service costs 1000-1200 bucks?
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This is what I've been considering, and of course have needed to up my post count to PM technics. But I think i'll snag that OEM and call it a day. Thank you both!
Both are a good choice, much better than getting raped by the dealer.
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I have an oem HiFi amp. If you werent able to get one. Good luck!
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