[AGM5]

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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>


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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.
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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.


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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.
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b.Attach the CDC slave cable to the CDC.<o></o>

15.Replace the CDC<o></o>
16.Mount the Satellite antenna (your preference).
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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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[Jahdave]

Thanks for the great write-up.

 

[JDMM5]

I thought you got your pixels fixed? :confused2

Edit: Just read through...nevermind.

 

[chowdah]

Thanks for this.

 

[nRabbit]

Interesting. This is non-DSP only, correct?

 

[AGM5]

Interesting. This is non-DSP only, correct?

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:

 

[bat711]

Just to confirm the Mk. III will only display the channel in the OBC display in the gauge cluster, right?

 

[AGM5]

Just to confirm the Mk. III will only display the channel in the OBC display in the gauge cluster, right?

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.

 

[mfizzlenyc]

What's the cost of the parts? Great DIY !!!

 

[AGM5]

I'll need to dig out the reciepts, but off the top of my head:

1. 1 – BMW BM53 New Generation Radio P/N: 65126988275 $667.00 (New OE)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<img src=" /><o></o>
2. 1 – BMW ANT ADAPTER P/N: 61126913955 $25.00 (New OE)
3. 1 – BMW RADIO HARNESS P/N: 61126913957 $53.00 (New OE)
4. 1 – BMW CDC ADAPTER P/N: 61126924785 $45.00 (New OE)<o></o>
5. 1 – BMW CONNECTION CABLE CD-CHANGER (550mm) P/N: 65128364756 $36.00 (New OE)<o></o>
6. 1 – BMW Sirius Installation Kit P/N: 84110141975 $60.00 (New OE)
7. 1 – BMW Sirius Receiver (tuner) P/N: 65120439437 $237.00 (New OE)
8. 1 – BMW CDC Slave Cable P/N: 84110150526 $12.00 (New OE)
9. 1 – Sirius / XM Antenna (with FAKRA SMB connection) $19.00 (Best Buy)
10. 1 - MK-IV Navigation Computer $450.00 (Used Ebay)

Total $1604.00

 

[E55AMG2]

Great addition to the info found here: BMW Sirius satellite Radio - Bimmernav BMW Upgrades

 

[josiahg52]

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.

 

[bat711]

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

 

[AGM5]

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.

josiahg52,
I am sorry for not responding earlier, work has been hectic and a lot of things have been missed. Did you get your Sirius up and running?

 

[AGM5]

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.

 

[fmcfad01]

That's a hell of an expensive tab for the addition of Sirius.

If you're cheap like me, the solution was ~$150 for a GROM Audio bluetooth unit and my cell phone (and I guess the DICE DSP adapter as well).

OP: love the BPM station choice!

 

[AGM5]

That's a hell of an expensive tab for the addition of Sirius.

If you're cheap like me, the solution was ~$150 for a GROM Audio bluetooth unit and my cell phone (and I guess the DICE DSP adapter as well).

OP: love the BPM station choice!

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>

 

[fmcfad01]

Good point. The Northeast Corridor (I95) doesn't have too much of an issue with that. Either way, well done!

 

[bat711]

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.

 

[IppoJ]

TS question.

I'm in the process of doing this upgrade, in steps, on a 2000.
Installed MKIV a while back and it works great.
Ordered the first 5 items on the first post and installed them this morning. Well, except for the antenna adapter; I forgot to order that.
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

Does anyone have any suggestions?

TIA

ps, great write up AGM5, thank you.