1. 1 – BMW BM53 New Generation Radio P/N: 65126988275<o></o> 2. 1 – BMW ANT ADAPTER P/N: 61126913955<o></o> 3. 1 – BMW RADIO HARNESS P/N: 61126913957<o></o> 4. 1 – BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785<o></o> 5. 1 – BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756<o></o> 6. 1 – BMW Sirius Installation Kit P/N: 84110141975<o></o> 7. 1 – BMW Sirius Receiver (tuner) P/N: 65120439437 8. 1 – BMW CDC Slave Cable P/N: 84110150526 9. 1 – Sirius / XM Antenna (with FAKRA SMB connection)
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Tools: 8mm short 1/4 drive socket<o></o> 1/4 drive extentions<o></o> 1/4 drivers (rachet and nut driver handle)<o></o> Trim removal tool<o></o> #2 phillips screw driver<o></o>
<o></o> <o></o> Removal: 1.Remove the left rear trunk trim.<o></o> 2.Loosen the two screws on the side of the CD auto-changer (side facing front if vehicle).<o></o> a.Remove and disconnect the CDC. <o>
</o> 3.Loosen the (3) bolts between the bottom of the CDC rear (vehicle) bracket and remove (1) bolt at the top of the C43 radio.<o></o> a.Remove the bracket.<o></o> 4.Loosen the (3) bolts between the front CDC bracket.<o></o> a.Remove the (1) bolt between the front CDC bracket and the floor.<o></o> 5.Disconnect the Antenna and coaxial cables from the C43.<o></o> 6.Disconnect the electrical connector from the C43 radio<o></o> 7.Remove the radio.
<o></o> Installation:<o></o> 1.Install the CDC audio cable to the vehicle harness (BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756).<o></o> a.To facilitate this you will need to remove the blue CPA (Connector Position Assurance)<o></o> b.Insert the CDC cable in the blank cavity across from the Nav./tape audio input<o></o> c.Replace the blue CPA<o></o> 2.Connect the Old to New Radio adapter (BMW RADIO HARNESS P/N: 61126913957) to the vehicle harness.<o></o> 3.Install the CDC Adapter Cable (BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785)<o></o> a.Insert the black and white connectors from the CDC Adapter into the cavities of the New Generation Radio side of the Radio Adapter.<o></o> 4.Install the BM53 radio<o></o> 5.Connect the harness to the BM53 radio.<o></o> 6.Attach the antenna adapter to the vehicle antenna cable (BMW ANT ADAPTER P/N: 61126913955).<o></o> a.Attach the Antenna to the BM53.<o></o> 7.Mount the Sirius tuner to the bracket (84110141975)<o></o> 8.Install the Sirius Tuner<o></o> 9.Replace the CDC rear bracket<o></o> 10.Route the CDC Cable (P/N: 65128364756) to the mating connector on the Sirius tuner.<o></o> 11.Route the I-bus (3-pin) connector from the CDC to the mating connector on the Sirius tuner.<o></o> a. Left to right (Sirius antenna, Slave Cable, CDC Cable, I-bus (blank - had not been connected when Pic' was taken)<o></o> 12.Replace and snug (lose enough to allow small movement) all bracket fasteners.<o></o> 13.Check the fitment of all components for binding and misalignment including the CDC.<o></o> a.When final fitment is correct, remove the CDC and tighten the bracket fasteners.<o></o> 14.Remove the slave cable connector cover from the Sirius tuner.<o></o> a.Attach the CDC slave cable (P/N: 84110150526) to the Sirius tuner. <o>
</o> b.Attach the CDC slave cable to the CDC.<o></o> 15.Replace the CDC<o></o> 16.Mount the Satellite antenna (your preference). <o>
</o> a.Mine is on the parcel shelf on top of the cover for the center LATCH (child seat anchor).<o></o> b.Route the antenna cable to the Sirius tuner or splitter (as required).<o></o> c.Attach the antenna (splitter as applicable) to the Sirius tuner.<o></o> 17.Replace the left rear trunk trim.<o></o> 18.Turn the radio “on”.<o></o> 19.Press the “mode” button until Sirius is displayed Nav. Display (Mk-IV).<o></o> a.“No Tape” (2<SUP>nd</SUP> time) Nav. Display (Mk-III) and Sirius channel on OBC.<o></o> (Yes, the pixels have since been repaired.) b.If you have Mk-III write down the ESN on the Sirius tuner’s label.<o></o> c.Make sure that the Sirius preview channel is playing on the radio.<o></o> i.If not relocate the antenna or vehicle such that the audio is being received.<o></o> 20.Call Sirius to activate the tuner. (1-866-635-2349).<o></o> 21.Rock out with your bad self.
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The DIY applies to both DSP and Non-DSP vehicles. Mine is DSP with M-Audio. The CDC Connection Cable (P/N: 65128364756) is required as the BM53/4 radio does not have the coaxial input that the C43 (DSP) has. For Non-DSP vehicles the purchase of the CDC Connection Cable should not be required. :cheers:
That is correct. When you press the "Mode" button it will scroll through the usual menu (FM, AM, CD & Tape). However, it will appear to stumble after "Tape". This is the Sirius Mode. If you can still find a cassette, put it in the deck as this will help discern the different modes or watch the OBC as you are scrolling slowly through the various modes.
Thanks for posting this. I have done the upgrade before on a previous M5 and now I tried it again and it was not successful. I think I am missing a cable:
I already have:
1 - BMW ADAPTER CABLE, RADIO P/N: 61126913957
1 - BMW ANTENNA ADAPTER TUNING P/N: 61126913955
1 - BMW ADAPTER CABLE, CD CHANGERP/N: 61126913954
I see two parts that you listed that I do not have.
1 – BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785 1 – BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756
One other potential issue is that the radio came from a 2003 3-series. I did remember the first time I did it I had to mess with the cable going to the CD changer and this time I didn't with the parts I ordered. Thanks for giving me some direction to troubleshoot it.
I'm considering adding this, but I've already got a BM53 unit installed as a warranty replacement for the original C43. Because of this I'm not certain I need the full list of parts. I think if you already have the BM53 then you don't need the following (purely speculation) -
BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756
BMW RADIO HARNESS P/N: 61126913957
BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785
BMW ANT ADAPTER P/N: 61126913955
My guess is that they should already be installed as part of the BM53 installation. Can anyone confirm this so I don't need to go dig through the wire harness?
Edit...
Should have done some more searching. The above seems to be corroborated by AGM5's post here - Link
Thanks for posting this. I have done the upgrade before on a previous M5 and now I tried it again and it was not successful. I think I am missing a cable:
I already have:
1 - BMW ADAPTER CABLE, RADIO P/N: 61126913957 1 - BMW ANTENNA ADAPTER TUNING P/N: 61126913955 1 - BMW ADAPTER CABLE, CD CHANGERP/N: 61126913954
I see two parts that you listed that I do not have.
1 – BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785 1 – BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756
One other potential issue is that the radio came from a 2003 3-series. I did remember the first time I did it I had to mess with the cable going to the CD changer and this time I didn't with the parts I ordered. Thanks for giving me some direction to troubleshoot it.
I'm considering adding this, but I've already got a BM53 unit installed as a warranty replacement for the original C43. Because of this I'm not certain I need the full list of parts. I think if you already have the BM53 then you don't need the following (purely speculation) -
BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756
BMW RADIO HARNESS P/N: 61126913957
BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785
BMW ANT ADAPTER P/N: 61126913955
My guess is that they should already be installed as part of the BM53 installation. Can anyone confirm this so I don't need to go dig through the wire harness?
Edit...
Should have done some more searching. The above seems to be corroborated by AGM5's post here - Link
Bat711,
If the BM53 has already been fit, than yes, you will not require the radio harness adapters you mentioned. You will still require the CDC slave cable (P/N: 84110150526) if you wish to retain CDC (or other e.g. Intravee II) functionality.
The problem with the Smart Phone / AUX or Bluetooth is when you're travelling cross-country and you lose cell and or data service. On my last trip out West I was constantly losing cell service and or data service. When cell service cuts in and out every 45 seconds or so for 300 miles it gets a bit annoying. Yes it can be expensive, if you doing a full upgrade as I did. If however, you already have a newer BM53 it's pretty cheap, especially if you factor out the $140.00 for the first years’ service.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<img src=" /><o></o>
Yeah if your unit was upgraded to the BM53 due to warranty claims you could essentially add Sirius for a net cost of about $200. Mine had the stereo switching to mono issue.
Plus I got to use this as an excuse to my wife to swap a MK IV nav unit in at the same time.
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Went to test and no joy. Nav works but Mode, AM/FM or presets do nothing. I double checked all of the connections with the same results.
My guess now is a bad radio. I ordered it from the dealership so it's not used. It is part number 65126988276
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