Re: JIML, there is no 17 pin connector!!!???? (archive)

one more thing... that wiring harness also incorporates 2 more high density connectors (both 10 pin). one of these turns into a 6 pin connector at the CD changer. this is where the analog audio from the changer feeds in to the Alpine preamp. the second is where audio from the Nav/TV come in and get mixed.

the 17 pin portion is the same as older BMWs, e.g., E34, 3ers etc.

/Jim

look inside your trunk, in the audio compartment. the silver box just behind the left tail light is the Alpine radio/tuner. it's just like a standard in-dash radio receiver, except that the faceplate is detached and connected to the BMW I-Bus. the big wiring harness attached to that is the 17pin connector i'm talking about.

here's the full pinout.

1. LF+
2. RF+
3. LR+
4. Telephone mute
5. Ignition
6. RR+
7. I-Bus
8. LF-
9. Battery
10. GAL - Vehichle speed
11. RF-
12. LR-
13. Dash light dim (N/C i think)
14. RR-
15. P-Gnd
16. Antenna

/Jim

We have a 15, 18, and 26, are you referring to the 18 pin connector for your pinouts?
1. LF+
2. RF+
3. LR+
6. RR+
8. LF-
11. RF-
12. LR-
14. RR-
16. Antenna (for turning on your outboard amp)

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