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Jun 5, 2007 | 02:28 PM

edl

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My Ride: 2005 545i born July 13, 2005, Jet Black with Black Dakota leather interior, 6 speed manual transmission, with sports package, premium sound package, cold weather package and satellite prep...persistence overcomes resistence!

Hi All - searching brought up so many hits I thought it might be quicker to just ask - I have an '05 545 with the 6 cd unit in the glove compartment - what would be the best way to allow my ipod to play through the radio - currently I use an FM transmitter, which is passable - but not more than passable - thanks in advance for any suggestions - ed.

Jun 5, 2007 | 06:43 PM

JSpira

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The only option would be the BMW iPod interface provided it works on older 5ers.

Jun 6, 2007 | 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by edl' post='432292' date='Jun 6 2007, 12:28 AM

The BMW iPod interface could well be your answer. I had one put into my 530d (manufacture date 13-Oct-2005) and it works fine (barring the known limitations of the system). There are quite a number of threads here on the iPod connector and the promised Dension one too, so do a search on 'em and you'll get a wealth of information there. You will lose the use of the 6-CD unit though.

I used an FM transmitter in the past, and it was a disaster ... too many little radio staions all over the place interefering with it.

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