Roberto Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 I just bought my first mini a few months a go, I have a clubman 2009, and the radio display is not working on hot days, I've been reading that it's a common issue. So, I'm looking if someone upgrade the radio and has the original on sale, wondering if I can with a newer radio model as well. I was looking another options and I found a radio on ebay (link below), but I think it's kind of expensive plus I'm not sure about the quality for those radios, any recommendation? Thank you. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2GB-RAM-Android-7-1-Car-Multimedia-GPS-Navi-Radio-Stereo-for-BMW-Mini-Cooper-KPH/112564476829?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 My understanding is it's really difficult and expensive to change out the radio in a 2nd gen MINI. My husband had to add a little side unit that sat in his cup holder to get satellite. I don't know about the unit on ebay but hopefully someone here does Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 I don't think it's that hard to change the radio if you are changing it to another MINI radio. It's when you go with the aftermarket stuff that it gets complicated.
wyretrip Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 I replaced the radio in my old Gen 1. I got it from Crutchfield and they provide extremely detailed instructions with step by step pictures for MINIs to show you exactly what needs to be done. In addition, they have a phone number where you can get support with the install. The only curveball that I was aware of was if you had the MINI stereo with built in amp. If you have that, you have to rerun the wires from the head unit to the speakers. Crutchfield goes over it in detail on their site.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, wyretrip said: I replaced the radio in my old Gen 1. I got it from Crutchfield and they provide extremely detailed instructions with step by step pictures for MINIs to show you exactly what needs to be done. In addition, they have a phone number where you can get support with the install. The only curveball that I was aware of was if you had the MINI stereo with built in amp. If you have that, you have to rerun the wires from the head unit to the speakers. Crutchfield goes over it in detail on their site. Gen 1's are super easy, you can even go after market with them. Tigger is on his 4th radio Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 I agree if swapping in an OEM radio it would not be a big deal. You do have to take out a large portion of the dash, but it is not difficult. I told it out of Brandy's 09 clubby. gen2s are getting old enough that you can find them in parts yards now, and a few of MINIs being parted out on craigslist. i would check those places for a good priced replacement. 1 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 Also if you need a hand with getting out the center dash when you find a radio, I can lend a hand. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 Also here is a detail video on the process 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Roberto Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 18 hours ago, 1975_mini said: Also if you need a hand with getting out the center dash when you find a radio, I can lend a hand. oh great, thank you! But I need to get the new radio first lol
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