pedrollo

Guys, do you know if you can have the Aux added if you already have a CD changer in the glovebox?
Does the CD changer use the aux input or have it's own?

Thanks

stream

I have both CD changer and aux input. Dealers sometimes get confused between iPod Connector (which is available on older BMW models, and conflicts with CD changer) and aux input.

cbren007

Sir, I just installed the connection to my Ipod and it works fine. Here is what you do. Buy cable from Bavauto.com ($79.00). Have dealer install (1hr labor - cost me $147). The removal of panels (the panel clips break when you do it and need to be replaced) is a pain and the AUX port needs to be activated in the cars computer. What you get is a connector mounted in the Glove box. Use a double male stereo audio jack cable and your in business. Note: No Ipod infomation comes up on the display in the car (just shows AUX port is activated) and the Ipod must be used to control play (no biggie for me). Works very well. Can control volume from steering wheel, but that is it. I am told BMW is coming out with a software change in the next 3-4 months that will allow info from the Ipod to be displayed and steering wheel controls to be used to navigate Ipod. You might want to wait. Bottom line: Works great and saves a ton of money over buying the CD changer.

rduncan

The P990 should have at least the functionality of the P910, which can make/receive calls thru the car but does not transfer the phone book to the car. I'm hopeful that the P990 will improve on this situation, but it's just hope. For more details, you can search here or on the r o a d f l y E63 BB for my articles on this topic, as I've investigated the Bluetooth issue in general and the P9xx series, in particular.

The P900 was completely lame: unable to support the necessary BT profile to connect to the car. The P910 improved on this, but the Object (file) Transfer profile still does not work, preventing the phone from delivering a copy of the phone book to the car.

I perceive that BMW has done a poor job of working with the handset mfrs to ensure that their BT implementation is compatible, but have not been able to generate a useful dialogue with anyone at SE or BMW. :thumbsdown:

cheers!

Robert

mixterk

Sir, I just installed the connection to my Ipod and it works fine. Here is what you do. Buy cable from Bavauto.com ($79.00). Have dealer install (1hr labor - cost me $147). The removal of panels (the panel clips break when you do it and need to be replaced) is a pain and the AUX port needs to be activated in the cars computer. What you get is a connector mounted in the Glove box. Use a double male stereo audio jack cable and your in business. Note: No Ipod infomation comes up on the display in the car (just shows AUX port is activated) and the Ipod must be used to control play (no biggie for me). Works very well. Can control volume from steering wheel, but that is it. I am told BMW is coming out with a software change in the next 3-4 months that will allow info from the Ipod to be displayed and steering wheel controls to be used to navigate Ipod. You might want to wait. Bottom line: Works great and saves a ton of money over buying the CD changer.
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Who told you about the Ipod integration?