BMW E90 Complete Head Unit Installation (Double Din)

Full installation of a double din radio into a BMW E90 3 series. We walk through disassembly of the car, wiring + canbus and SWC modules. We look at mounting the unit and reassembly. Hopefully this helps you out! If you have any questions just drop them in the comments below, we will be happy to help you guys!
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[@itsVirtua]

Appreciate this video, I just got this kit, installed it all and then got the fascia plate and didn’t have a clue on how to fit it as it wouldn’t fit. Now I know I need to grind down the Air controller.

[@risengaming4044]

good tutorial but all the other videos have shown that yellow fuse wire going into a empty 40A slot on the fusebox

[@HowardMessias]

Nice, all the head units in Europe have the ISO plugs (step two) with the radio.

[@deonhrupnarain]

Thank you. Extremely useful and detailed video . Unfortunately I cannot get the canbus connex 2 in SA . I will have to live without my steerin* controls . 😭

[@HowardMessias]

You plugged the SWC unit to power, it should go to head unit THEN supply otherwise the steering wheel controls won't work.

[@inayat4339]

can you not connect the yellow wire anywhere else like the ciggarette lighter socket??

[@markcoe69]

Thanks guys, appreciate your video and efforts 👍🏻

[@randypotter9170]

how do you get rid of the SOS code once you install the new radio

[@masbros805]

ok what if i have the screen in my car? i wanna replace that with something more updated. any suggestions?

[@arfanali123]

My rear parking sensor stop working

[@redtiger9941]

HI, is there no 12v permanent connection on the fuse box?? Every person I've spoken to has said "Oh, just plug it into the fuse box". I've looked on forums, and my where I've got the yellow cable is apparently meant to be 12v permanent But from the looks of it, it isn't..... Oh btw I have the e90 from 2007.

[@TheFittingBay]

I think there is 1 spot that doesn't turn off but by the time you test it might as well just run a cable to the back.

[@dawauncombsjr4183]

what if i have heated seat options?

[@JasonBrooks1969]

That double din conversion fascia is shiiiiit.... The bottom corners alone would have me throwing the car back at you to either rectify or return to factory. Should have removed the glovebox instead of messing around with the rods, you'll also find the fuse board behind there with some nice perm feed options. Using those mic clips aswell.. they touch the glass and so transmit road/wind noise sraight to the mic, pop the light out and attach via the sticky pad to the light when you refit it

[@TheFittingBay]

Facia sucks take it up with aerpro. Everything else you’re wrong on, all tested and worked a treat. BMW are known for their fuse boxes PERM turning off completely……

[@krusty1969]

@@TheFittingBay Mate, ive been fitting aftermarket equipment to cars professionally since the 90's, ive lost track of the amount of these ive worked on. Im not wrong. Perm wire is red with black trace

[@HowardMessias]

Do NOT use your hands on the carpet edge plastic, use a trim pop or you'll end up with carpal tunnel like me! Incidentally, right hand kick panel (RHD) cars, you have a thick red from the battery to the jump start terminal under the bonnet, go there rather than the boot.

[@robfuse6320]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@queenslushy]

Hello I need help. My E90 has rear parking sensors. Ever since headunit install I’ve lost the beeping sound? I used the same steering wheel control harness as in the video. Running a Sony xav-ax1000. Works perfectly otherwise. All warning charms are there just no parking sensors beeps.

[@TheFittingBay]

If it came with the little speaker, its wiring or product fault. If it didn't come with a speaker its the wrong part.

[@TotoGuy-Original]

what are you supposed to do with the parking sensor button? i see you can get a different ashtray frame to put it there but i cant be arsed with all that. its not like i need the button as id never use it but im not sure if the parking sensors will work without it

[@TheFittingBay]

Have a look at your local audio supplier store as there might be a facia with dedicated park sensor button

[@TotoGuy-Original]

@@TheFittingBay 👍

[@FdJuann]

So I went on their page trying to purchase the wiring and it just shows me a barcode any idea?

[@TheFittingBay]

Google the part number :)

[@alwayswatching4677]

So you never got a sos symbol in the instrument cluster ?

[@TheFittingBay]

nope don't think so.

[@johnwick131]

did you connect the yellow wire to the + or - pole of the battery?

[@BlixemBlixem]

I presume you worked it out by now, but it would be for the +ve side

[@gokit.o.5422]

What happens to the seat warmer buttons?

[@energywnl]

wondering the same how can u keep that functionality?

[@tyronebrown9425]

Where abouts are you guys located??

[@VictorMorales-hf6gr]

I need the name of the harness for my bmw 2006 325i

[@kathyknowles1537]

Would a pioneer AVH3200DVD fit in a 2006 E91 330xi ? thanks

[@karma602az]

Thanks vídeo help me with the yellow wire

[@jameslyons9457]

Is this the same install for a 2007 left hand drive?

[@TheFittingBay]

Yes :)

[@zayk8833]

Can someone tell me if the 13 inch rotatable screen will fit e90??????????

[@jareemisthebest]

It’s the same for the e92 right?

[@kirtFranklin2009]

Good evening can I get an 8" stereo in my e90?

[@TheFittingBay]

kirt Franklin With custom Facia or perfect fit kit from Alpine or a Chinese radio with custom Facia, yes. Otherwise no.

[@kirtFranklin2009]

@@TheFittingBay Alpine can you please recommend one for me that will fit.

[@johnwick131]

But where are the speakers wires?

[@mantvydassiaulys5292]

Hi I’m installing pioneer double din radio wire all same like yours but don’t save radio station and song memory need search every time again? Thanks

[@TheFittingBay]

Hey mate. The constant (yellow) wire has to go directly to the battery.

[@ambientsounds1416]

@@TheFittingBay theres a constant live in glovebox

[@TheFittingBay]

Art * There sure is. That whole fuse box turns off constant after a while. If you leave a test light in one of the pins and lock the car you’ll see it lose power. Hence running directly to the battery.

[@ambientsounds1416]

@@TheFittingBay no there is permanent live trust me years i spent searching. There is one

[@ambientsounds1416]

@@TheFittingBay kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6WvlXief82UjNE 100% live does not shut off after 15 mins

[@marcdavis6982]

what if my e90 has a third bar at the bottom for the HDC(downhill) button? I see this vehicle did not have it. Do I have to remove it? Thanks

[@TheFittingBay]

marc davis Does the car have factory navigation by any chance?

[@marcdavis6982]

​@@TheFittingBay no its the basic model. Factory head unit(no display/navi) up in the top Din and the bottom is the Auto A/C controls. The HDC is at the very bottom. Wondering if I install the radio, is there an alternate way to turn on the hill decline button if I have to get rid of it?

[@TheFittingBay]

marc davis Thanks for that. Aerpro / TDJ do not seem to have anything. Jump onto stingeraustralia.com.au/product/mt95-9306b/ and have a look. They have a seperate piece which is what you need for retention 😊

[@marcdavis6982]

The Fitting Bay how can I send you a picture of my dash to confirm ??

[@TheFittingBay]

marc davis [e-mail]

[@benjaminkenyon3729]

what are the size of the bolts you took out of the cage? i'm putting mine back to stock. Also i'm selling a Xenon unit if anyone is interested.

[@cerealbawxtv]

Would this be compatible with 2010 bmw 323i?

[@TheFittingBay]

Yep :)

[@kevinwright597]

What model Kenwood is that???

[@TheFittingBay]

It was the DDX/DMX9019DABS or 8019BT can’t remember for sure haha