CRUX SWRBM-57K Radio Replacement Interface with Steering Wheel Control Retention for Select BMW, MINI Vehicles with I-Bus / K-Line Bus

Replace the factory radio in select BMW and MINI vehicles while retaining compatible factory functions with the CRUX SWRBM-57K radio replacement interface. Designed for supported I-Bus and K-Line Bus applications, the SWRBM-57K helps integrate an aftermarket radio in compatible non-amplified systems while retaining steering wheel controls and providing important vehicle signals such as reverse, illumination, and vehicle speed.

General Features

• CRUX SWRBM-57K Radio Replacement Interface

• Designed for Select BMW & MINI Vehicles

• Compatible with Supported I-Bus / K-Line Bus Applications

• Supports Compatible Non-Amplified Factory Audio Systems

• Retains Compatible Factory Features with Aftermarket Radios

• Retains Factory Steering Wheel Controls

• Built-In Pre-Programmed Steering Wheel Control Interface

• Provides Reverse Gear Signal

• Provides Illumination Signal

• Provides Vehicle Speed Signal

• EIA Color-Coded Wiring

• Includes Vehicle-Specific Harnesses

• Supports 17-Pin Slide-Lock Applications

• Supports 40-Pin Quad-Lock Applications

• Designed to Simplify Aftermarket Radio Installation

Factory Feature Retention

The CRUX SWRBM-57K is designed to help maintain compatible factory functions when replacing the original radio with an aftermarket receiver in supported BMW and MINI vehicles.

• Retains Compatible Factory Features

• Supports Compatible I-Bus / K-Line Vehicle Systems

• Designed for Aftermarket Radio Replacement

• Supports Non-Amplified Audio Systems

• Helps Maintain Compatible Steering Wheel Controls

Steering Wheel Control Retention

The SWRBM-57K features a built-in, pre-programmed steering wheel control interface designed to retain compatible factory steering wheel audio functions when used with a supported aftermarket radio.

• Built-In Steering Wheel Control Interface

• Pre-Programmed for Compatible Applications

• Retains Compatible Volume Controls

• Retains Compatible Track / Seek Controls

• Retains Other Supported Steering Wheel Audio Functions

• Exact retained functions may vary by vehicle and aftermarket receiver

Vehicle Signal Outputs

The interface provides useful vehicle signals for compatible aftermarket multimedia and navigation receivers.

• Reverse Gear Signal

• Illumination Signal

• Vehicle Speed Signal

• Useful for Compatible Navigation Receivers

• Useful for Backup Camera Trigger Applications

EIA Color-Coded Wiring

The SWRBM-57K uses EIA color-coded wiring to help simplify connection to compatible aftermarket radios.

• Standardized Wire Colors

• Designed to Simplify Installation

• Helps Identify Power, Speaker & Signal Connections

• Vehicle-Specific Integration

Type A – 17-Pin Slide-Lock Connector Applications

I-Bus Slide-Lock 17-Pin Round Connector

BMW 3 Series (E36)

• 1990 BMW 3 Series

• 1991 BMW 3 Series

• 1992 BMW 3 Series

• 1993 BMW 3 Series

• 1994 BMW 3 Series

• 1995 BMW 3 Series

• 1996 BMW 3 Series

• 1997 BMW 3 Series

• 1998 BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series (E46)

• 1998-2006 BMW 3 Series

BMW 5 Series (E39)

• 1995-2000 BMW 5 Series

BMW 7 Series (E38)

• 1990-1998 BMW 7 Series

BMW X3

• 2004-2006 BMW X3

BMW X5

• 2000-2001 BMW X5

BMW Z3

• 1996-2002 BMW Z3

BMW Z8

• 2001-2002 BMW Z8

BMW M

• 1999-2002 BMW M Applications

Type B – 40-Pin Quad-Lock Connector Applications

I-Bus Quad-Lock 40-Pin Connector

BMW Compact (E46)

• 2001-2006 BMW Compact

BMW 3 Series (E46)

• 1998-2005 BMW 3 Series

BMW 5 Series (E39)

• 2001-2003 BMW 5 Series

BMW 7 Series (E38)

• 1994-2001 BMW 7 Series

BMW X3

• 2004-2007 BMW X3

BMW X5

• 2002-2006 BMW X5

BMW Z4

• 2003-2008 BMW Z4

MINI

• 2001 MINI

• 2002 MINI

• 2003 MINI

• 2004 MINI

• 2005 MINI

Important Compatibility Notes

• Designed for compatible non-amplified factory audio systems.

• Vehicle connector type must match the appropriate Type A 17-pin or Type B 40-pin application.

• Steering wheel control retention depends on the vehicle's factory controls and aftermarket radio compatibility.

• Additional dash kits, antenna adapters, amplifier interfaces, or other installation accessories may be required depending on the vehicle.

• Verify factory radio connector type before installation.

• Some model-year ranges overlap between connector types, so connector verification is important before purchase.

What's in this Package

• (1) CRUX SWRBM-57K Radio Replacement Interface

• Vehicle-Specific Wiring Harnesses

• Steering Wheel Control Connection Cables

• 17-Pin / 40-Pin Integration Components as supplied with the kit

Installation Notes

• Designed for select BMW and MINI vehicles with supported I-Bus / K-Line Bus systems.

• Intended for compatible non-amplified audio systems.

• Type A applications use a 17-pin slide-lock round connector.

• Type B applications use a 40-pin Quad-Lock connector.

• Reverse, illumination, and speed signals are available for compatible aftermarket receivers.

• Verify the vehicle year, model, chassis code, factory audio system, and radio connector before installation.

• Professional installation is recommended.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to P65Warnings.ca.