The good ol plug.Īlso, restarting your car wont be enough, unless if you turn your car off, open the drivers door, close the drivers door, then start your car. If not, then perhaps the reseating option might be your only option.įor those of you who have seen wonderful colours come up on your stereo screen (cyan, magenta, yellow tints), this is the same issue. When Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer dominated the airwaves, Blaupunkt’s Bremen SQR 46 car stereo became an instant classic. If you car is under warranty, get the head unit changed. By reseating it, you are performing a band-aid fix. The reality of the situation, as described by my holden dealer, is that the pin outs which are part of the fascia unit have had known manufacturing issues - where this plug becomes loose and/or faulty. The reason I mention this, is that often, by removing the fascia unit and reseating it can often fix this issue.
A holden dealer went with me in my car and showed me how to do it. You grab it at the bottom, and pull with some force. The head unit facia does come off without the use of any tools. Sleek black, silver, and blue colouring alongside lighting bring a beautiful look to the displays.I feel like I am an authority on this issue as my VE has had every electrical problem that any/every one has listed on this forum! This VDO VDO Head Unit - USB, Bluetooth, & Aux Input (MfgTR7412UB-OR) fits BMW E10, BMW E12, BMW E21, BMW E23, BMW E24, BMW E28, BMW E3, BMW E30, BMW E31, BMW E32, BMW E34, BMW E36, BMW E38, BMW E39, BMW E46, BMW E52, BMW E53, BMW Z3, BMW Z4 2.5i, BMW Z4 3.0i, BMW Z4 3. Compatible installation kits make for easy integration in most cars.
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Car audio is an often forgotten aspect of the ride when making a vehicle purchase, but for those who want to upgrade their music experience, a Blaupunkt car audio system may be the perfect fit.