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Phatbox / Keg software and support => Phatnoise Hardware Support => Topic started by: black99m3 on July 01, 2005, 10:37:38 pm

Title: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: black99m3 on July 01, 2005, 10:37:38 pm

I currently have a "PhatNoise Car Audio System" on my 1999 m3. It is interfaced using the BlitzSafe converter through my existing CD changer wiring.

My question is... Currently I am not able to see a text display of what is playing through my factory BMW stereo deck. Are there any aftermarket decks that will allow me to see a text readout of what is playing?

Thank you

Title: Re: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: sbingner on July 02, 2005, 05:53:30 am

sure, any kenwood deck ;)

I have the pinouts you need to make your own cable at http://www.phathack.com/pinouts.html or you can order one from phatnoise

Title: Re: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: black99m3 on July 02, 2005, 06:12:57 am

Do any other brand decks (besides Kenwood) show the text display of the song that is playing?

I am thinking about the Kenwood EZ-500:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-R514P7vbRfA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=113EZ500

But I want to make sure that I will see the title and artist of the song that is currently playing.

I currently have the BlitzSafe adapter which attaches to my CD changer wiring. Will I need a new cable or will the BlitzSafe adapter and existing BMW wiring allow me to see text display from the PhatNoise audio system.

Title: Re: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: sbingner on July 02, 2005, 06:57:30 pm

I'm sure they do, but the kenwood is the best supported by the phatbox as far as I know... all kenwood decks being sold now will work... as I said in my last post, you need a new kenwood cable.

Title: Re: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: black99m3 on July 02, 2005, 07:08:44 pm

sbinger,

Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it. Do you know if I can just buy the Kenwood cable somewhere?

If I cant buy it, do you know anyone who will make it for me?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Phatbox on a BMW (1999 m3)
Post by: crane007 on July 02, 2005, 08:03:28 pm

You can get the cable you need from www.pacparts.com

Kenwood Part number KHD-5L1
The cable is $50 (US) + Shipping



Crane007