Factory Car Stereo Repair

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(This site was last updated 7/15/08)

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View what previous customers have said after their repair

Below is equipment that we repair and troubles seen.

5 & 7 Series

FM goes static but AM still works (in stereo)
Tape decks that won't eject (in stereo)
Tape decks that play at the wrong speed (in stereo)
Radio's that the sound or stations fade out or off. (E-mail us with specifics)
Static or speakers cut out when turn volume control (in stereo)
Speakers or channels that cut out or are out totally (E-mail us with specifics)
Temperature related problems, after warms up or cools down. (E-mail us with specifics)
Other problems (E-Mail us with specifics)

6 DISC CD CHANGERS

Changers and extra magazines sold here

For the following problems, the CD player that is mounted in the trunk will need to be serviced.

Radio Says "DISC ERROR" when try to go to CD
Won't switch to CD Changer at all (Just AM/FM)
Skipping or Pausing of CD being played
Won't eject cartridge
Not reading CD but will load and eject OK
Says "NO DISC" when there is one in that position
Only plays some discs
Other problems (E-Mail us with specifics)

Removal Instructions:

BMW 6 DISC CD Changers

These units are held in the trunk by two screws that can be easily seen above the player. Once unscrewed, the changer will slide forward off the mounting bracket and it has a connector on the black wire about 10 inches from the unit that you can unplug and another wire that unplugs.
On the 740i: When changer is mounted in vertical position, on the left side of the trunk. If you can not get to the screws that hold the changer to the gold mounting bracket, it is best to unbolt the 3 bolts on the changers gold metal bracket from the body of the trunk and bring out the changer and the gold bracket all at once.

5 & 7 Series stereo (MID) and tape deck - The volume control pulls off to expose and allen set screw that when turned, releases the displays left edge and it swings out. That should expose additional allen setscrews to remove upper portion.

Stereo Removal

Use a small screwdriver and open the small doors that are on the left and right side of the stereo. Inside is an allen screw. Turn the screw about 3-4 times counterclockwise and it will release the stereo so it will just pull straight out. These set screws do not come out, just loosen it. Then there is a block on the back with wires going to the stereo. The block has a slide piece on top that you can pry up with a regular flat screwdriver (there is also a picture of a screwdriver in the plastic) This tells you to pry it up, once it goes up about 1 inch the block of wires will pull off the stereo. There are a couple other small cables that pry off easily.

Below are recent emails we've responded to;

---- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: 1990 BMW 535i radio
>
> Daryl - sounds like it we might be able to work together - my radio
resembles the ones you have on your web site bmw pictures as it also has the bmw logo in
> the cassette door. I presume I should mail it with insurance etc... How would it work with the anti-theft code - or is that
not an issue?
> Also how much for a general cleaning of the tape deck heads etc... on top
of replacing all light bulbs and LCD? It is after all the first maintenance
in 10 years. But again, it works flawlessly.>
> Thanks,

Most people use like a Mail Boxes etc. or like it. Just be sure whoever
packages it, uses plenty of peanuts or whatever. They ship just fine if pkg
is right, and tight so it doesn't rattle around in the box.

The anti-theft code is a 5 digit number that we will need to turn it on.

I'm thinking the radio you have has the allen set screws on each end to
remove it. Yes, that is factory and I'll tell you what you'll get for your $.

Display working
Volume control cleaned (it gets scratchy)
Tape deck serviced
That's what we usually do to those.

Print off the "send in form" from the website and it has most info needed.

Take care and I'll watch for it to come in.

Thanks

Daryl

Feedback from BMW customers

The radio works great.......I think it works better than it ever did....good work. Peter

Thanks for getting my radio fixed in such quick order. I had forgotten how much a radio added to the pleasure of driving. I had really gotten tired of talking to myself on the way to work and back. Keep up the good work and I'll share your site with those I come across in need such as this. Tom 95 BMW 530i

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that my CD changer is working beautifully. Thanks for you quick service! It's also reassuring to know that your work carries a 12 month warranty. I'm glad to know about you guys. My head unit may need some work soon as the rear left channel cuts out and has static when turning volume knob. For now, I just thump or turn the volume knob a bit and it works...for a while. Thanks again, Evan

Finally had time to install the changer in the car today. It works great! Thanks for your excellent service. Alan 1994 BMW 525i Wagon cd changer repair

I've yet to be disappointed. Quick service; reliable delivery. As long as I keep my '89 BMW 325iC, I'll use Willman's. Jack - Fort Myers '89 BMW 325iC

I just received my repaired cd changer that I'd sent to you only a week ago from PA. I've installed the unit and it's working great. The BMW dealership where we take our car wanted $175. just to remove the changer and then send for repairs. Glad I found you on the internet. We hadn't used the changer in nearly a year because we didn't want to spend too much to get it repaired. I can't thank you enough for your work. Not only were the repairs affordable but your speedy return of our cd changer was quite extraordinary. Thanks so much. Sincerely, Ken - Alburtis, PA 95 BMW 325ic

I got the CD changer back today. It works great! Thanks for your quick turn-around! It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks, Ian St. Louis, MO 1994 BMW 325 ic 6 Disc CD Changer

Additional feedback from various customers

FEEDBACK

WOW!!! Thanks for being so quick. You are a very respectable business and that is hard to find these days - especially over the internet. Please know that if we ever need service for our other car's stereo, you will be the first we look to. Sincerely, Maria Illinois 1994 BMW 740i 6 Disc Changer

Everybody's had that "too good to be true" notion about offers, deals and "come-ons," especially on the internet. Well...Willman's is most assuredly NOT too good to be true; they are true and they are good. I was impressed from start to finish when I entrusted my 10-year-old factory-installed automobile CD Changer to their care to diagnose and remedy, following 3 years of non-use because I couldn't find anyone to repair it within reasonable cost, and with such ease and dispatch. I found the answer in Willman's. I e-mailed and spoke personally to Daryl Willman on several occasions, who made himself available for consultation and step-by-step progress. The fixed-price estimate is rarely seen these days, and pre-approval for over-runs provides customer control at every stage. I will not hesitate to recommend Willman's to anyone requiring expert analysis and service. Thank you!! Chris Pensacola, FL 1992 BMW 325i

First off I'd like to thank you and the great people at Willman's Electronics for the superb customer service and help dealing with my problem. I was greatly impressed that you spent the time to check out my unit and not charge me labor, for which I would have expected to pay. Having pulled the unit and now replacing it back in the car, I can say that it shouldn't take more that half an hour to pull or replace the radio.

You were right that there was nothing wrong with the unit, the problem was a 15 amp fuse in slot 22 of the fuse box next to the steering column. I know I checked all the fuses once before, but somehow missed that one. Again your great service is appreciated. Regards, Will - Wisconsin 95 Nissan Maxima

Thank you for the prompt email reply and the great information. My stereo is on the way to you via UPS. I will give you the tracking number if you need it. Please let me know when it arrives and what you find out about what is wrong with it. If you need any information at all just email me and I will get back to you very quickly. By the way I had emailed over a dozen other online repair shops and choose you because you sounded the most honest of them all. Thanks, Mark

Thank you for the great service, the unit works just like new. I really appreciate your excellent work and very reasonable rate. You are top notch and if there is anyone that I know in need of your service I will definitely recommend your service to him or her. Thanks, Mark

I just wanted to thank you for the great service. The quality and speed of your work is impressive. Thanks very much! Ron Albany NY '89 Nissan Maxima Bose' Speaker Amp Rebuild

1991 Infiniti Q45 4Dr Received my rebuilt Bose speakers. Wow! What a difference. Can't say enough about your service. It's great to finally have great sound in my auto again. Didn't know how bad my speakers were until I installed the rebuilt ones. Thanks Again!! Butch Franklin, TN

I had been driving around town without a radio for months because I changed the battery in my Acura 2.5TL and did not know the security code. Thanks to your tips, I was able to find the code and save 85 bucks!!!!! Thanks again. James

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