Hifi Harness Connectors?

Robertyu · 09-06-2010, 03:00 PM

Can anyone point into the right direction to source the hifi harness connectors? I'm looking to do an audio upgrade with a processor, amps, subs, speakers, etc., and I don't want to cut into the rear amp harness.

I was waiting for Technic to start selling the hifi interface harness he was working on, the wait got down to two weeks, but not that's now past and he's let me know via PM he does not have an ETA for this product anymore.

With that source of a pre-made harness gone, I now need to source the connectors to make my own. I got pretty good at sourcing some of the Japanese OEM connectors for ECUs and sensors, but that was a few years ago. Any hints people know where would be the best place to start the hunt?

kmarei · 09-06-2010, 03:30 PM

buy a used E46 hifi amp, and extract the connector from that
i paid $15 for mine

but i overdid it on the soldering and melted the plastic

Technic · 09-06-2010, 04:45 PM

I got a tracking number saying that they will be delivered the 15 of September now...

Robertyu · 09-06-2010, 07:19 PM

Whoa, that's GREAT news Technic! Please PM me ordering instructions to 96706. Hallelujah!

kmarei · 09-06-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

I got a tracking number saying that they will be delivered the 15 of September now...

So when do we start the queue?

gemurdock · 09-10-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

So when do we start the queue?

I don't know, but please put me in the queue

Technic · 09-10-2010, 10:44 AM

No need for queue, there will be plenty of harnesses available.

ssabripo · 09-10-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

No need for queue, there will be plenty of harnesses available.

technic, can you PM me the part numbers and suppliers please?

ersin · 09-10-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

I got a tracking number saying that they will be delivered the 15 of September now...

Technic · 09-10-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

technic, can you PM me the part numbers and suppliers please?

Sure...

mrtm2008 · 09-10-2010, 05:35 PM

Technic...did a search but nothing came up...what does this connector do & what does it look like? How much will it cost? I still haven't finished my sound system yet, been too busy with a moving, a new job 7 now a new baby boy.

Technic · 09-10-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtm2008

Technic...did a search but nothing came up...what does this connector do & what does it look like? How much will it cost? I still haven't finished my sound system yet, been too busy with a moving, a new job 7 now a new baby boy.

It just facilitates replacing the OEM HiFi amp with aftermarket without cutting/splicing or tapping any OEM wires.

Ryboy98 · 09-10-2010, 09:21 PM

Remember, I'm in for one! My car is torn apart already, Sound deadening entire car ATM.

Robertyu · 09-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Hey Technic,

If you also sell a kit that includes the speaker connection adapters, I'm in! That would of great service to us all. Let me know please. Thanks again.

Technic · 09-11-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertyu

Hey Technic,

If you also sell a kit that includes the speaker connection adapters, I'm in! That would of great service to us all. Let me know please. Thanks again.

I posted the P/N of the speaker connectors in this forum, it will be cheaper for you to buy them at the dealer although I can add them to the harness (even the battery distribution OEM plug also) if you want all together in one package for an extra cost.

Robertyu · 09-11-2010, 09:33 PM

That would be an excellent package, and I would be willing to pay extra for it as the convenience is well worth it. Our dealer would never stock that stuff, so I'd have along wait for it anyways. I'm in luck that the guy that makes the speaker adapter rings lives on my island, so at least I can get that part locally.

quality_sound · 09-13-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

I posted the P/N of the speaker connectors in this forum, it will be cheaper for you to buy them at the dealer although I can add them to the harness (even the battery distribution OEM plug also) if you want all together in one package for an extra cost.

If there were two speaker lines going into the doors and rear deck from the amp I'd do this as well since it's that much easier. But since I have to run at least one wire anyway I might as well run two.

I AM interested in the power wire connectors, Elias. Direct lines to the batter for each amp??? Yes please.

I'd still need power for the MS-8 though. Dammit, I really didn't want to run a distro block. Oh well, as always, let me know when they're in and I'll pick one up and the battery distribution plugs as well. Maybe I should see if I have any live slots first. lol

Technic · 09-13-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

If there were two speaker lines going into the doors and rear deck from the amp I'd do this as well since it's that much easier. But since I have to run at least one wire anyway I might as well run two.

I AM interested in the power wire connectors, Elias. Direct lines to the batter for each amp??? Yes please.

I'd still need power for the MS-8 though. Dammit, I really didn't want to run a distro block. Oh well, as always, let me know when they're in and I'll pick one up and the battery distribution plugs as well. Maybe I should see if I have any live slots first. lol

Yes, check it out... the distribution block is really custom made depending your options. You cannot add slots if you do not have one available, you have to buy a new distribution block with all the slots.

quality_sound · 09-13-2010, 03:00 PM

I'll do that and get back to you. Did you get me other OM about the harness? I didn't hear back from you but I figured you got busy. I just wanted to make sure.

808MGuy · 09-13-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Yes, check it out... the distribution block is really custom made depending your options. You cannot add slots if you do not have one available, you have to buy a new distribution block with all the slots.

How do you buy one with all the slots hot? I wouldn't mind going that route for future upgrades.

Technic · 09-13-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

I'll do that and get back to you. Did you get me other OM about the harness? I didn't hear back from you but I figured you got busy. I just wanted to make sure.

Send it again... I don't remember the question.

Technic · 09-13-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 808MGuy

How do you buy one with all the slots hot? I wouldn't mind going that route for future upgrades.

Slot = fuse

P/N 61146971370 ~$40.00: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...46&hg=61&fg=30

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kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,070 iTrader: (32)	buy a used E46 hifi amp, and extract the connector from that i paid $15 for mine but i overdid it on the soldering and melted the plastic

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Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,852 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	I got a tracking number saying that they will be delivered the 15 of September now...

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Robertyu Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	Whoa, that's GREAT news Technic! Please PM me ordering instructions to 96706. Hallelujah!

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Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,852 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	No need for queue, there will be plenty of harnesses available.

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Ryboy98 Private First Class Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 178 iTrader: (11)	Remember, I'm in for one! My car is torn apart already, Sound deadening entire car ATM.

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Robertyu Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	Hey Technic, If you also sell a kit that includes the speaker connection adapters, I'm in! That would of great service to us all. Let me know please. Thanks again.

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Robertyu Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	That would be an excellent package, and I would be willing to pay extra for it as the convenience is well worth it. Our dealer would never stock that stuff, so I'd have along wait for it anyways. I'm in luck that the guy that makes the speaker adapter rings lives on my island, so at least I can get that part locally.

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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home Posts: 2,720 iTrader: (1)	I'll do that and get back to you. Did you get me other OM about the harness? I didn't hear back from you but I figured you got busy. I just wanted to make sure.