Iphone Aux Audio Adapter... Some Quick Questions
07-05-2008 | 11:25 AM
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Alright, I'd like to be able to use my iphone much in the same way I did in my old car via the tape cassette adapter. I see that I can buy an Aux audio adapter and mount it somewhere such as the glovebox, where does this wire into just the back of my radio?
Secondly I'm reading the dealership needs to do some coding after I do this, around what will that run? Also, how will it work exactly will I get an "iPod" option listed where I have my FM AM CD in the iDrive settings? Will it display my song names in the idrive screen? And is there any way to switch songs through the iDrive? Some of these may be silly questions, just wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into.
Secondly I'm reading the dealership needs to do some coding after I do this, around what will that run? Also, how will it work exactly will I get an "iPod" option listed where I have my FM AM CD in the iDrive settings? Will it display my song names in the idrive screen? And is there any way to switch songs through the iDrive? Some of these may be silly questions, just wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into.
07-05-2008 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by itzstatic2k1' post='616974' date='Jul 5 2008, 09:25 PM
Alright, I'd like to be able to use my iphone much in the same way I did in my old car via the tape cassette adapter. I see that I can buy an Aux audio adapter and mount it somewhere such as the glovebox, where does this wire into just the back of my radio?
Secondly I'm reading the dealership needs to do some coding after I do this, around what will that run? Also, how will it work exactly will I get an "iPod" option listed where I have my FM AM CD in the iDrive settings? Will it display my song names in the idrive screen? And is there any way to switch songs through the iDrive? Some of these may be silly questions, just wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into.
Secondly I'm reading the dealership needs to do some coding after I do this, around what will that run? Also, how will it work exactly will I get an "iPod" option listed where I have my FM AM CD in the iDrive settings? Will it display my song names in the idrive screen? And is there any way to switch songs through the iDrive? Some of these may be silly questions, just wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into.
You'll have "aux audio input" next to "FM" "AM" and "CD" With the ipod connection, you'll get the song name etc.. but with a simple jack, you only have a jack entry, that's all.
07-05-2008 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by diedie' post='617016' date='Jul 5 2008, 04:44 PM
Hi,
You'll have "aux audio input" next to "FM" "AM" and "CD" With the ipod connection, you'll get the song name etc.. but with a simple jack, you only have a jack entry, that's all.
You'll have "aux audio input" next to "FM" "AM" and "CD" With the ipod connection, you'll get the song name etc.. but with a simple jack, you only have a jack entry, that's all.
but with a simple jack, you only have a jack entry, that's all.
What do you mean by that? Vs doing what?
07-05-2008 | 03:07 PM
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You have about 4 options.
1. Buy an FM modulator and connect it to your iPOD and tune it into your radio. Sounds the worst. You wont get the names on the screen.
2. Retrofit an AUX-IN. It will require a dealer install and program. Sounds good but again wont get the names on the screen.
3. Retrofit the BMW MOST interface. It will require a dealer install and program and you will loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
4. Install a Dension Gateway 500. It will require an aftermarket install but no program and you wont loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
Search on the board for more info on all these.
1. Buy an FM modulator and connect it to your iPOD and tune it into your radio. Sounds the worst. You wont get the names on the screen.
2. Retrofit an AUX-IN. It will require a dealer install and program. Sounds good but again wont get the names on the screen.
3. Retrofit the BMW MOST interface. It will require a dealer install and program and you will loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
4. Install a Dension Gateway 500. It will require an aftermarket install but no program and you wont loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
Search on the board for more info on all these.
07-06-2008 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='617079' date='Jul 5 2008, 07:07 PM
You have about 4 options.
1. Buy an FM modulator and connect it to your iPOD and tune it into your radio. Sounds the worst. You wont get the names on the screen.
2. Retrofit an AUX-IN. It will require a dealer install and program. Sounds good but again wont get the names on the screen.
3. Retrofit the BMW MOST interface. It will require a dealer install and program and you will loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
4. Install a Dension Gateway 500. It will require an aftermarket install but no program and you wont loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
Search on the board for more info on all these.
1. Buy an FM modulator and connect it to your iPOD and tune it into your radio. Sounds the worst. You wont get the names on the screen.
2. Retrofit an AUX-IN. It will require a dealer install and program. Sounds good but again wont get the names on the screen.
3. Retrofit the BMW MOST interface. It will require a dealer install and program and you will loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
4. Install a Dension Gateway 500. It will require an aftermarket install but no program and you wont loose the CD Changer. Sounds excellent and you get the names on the screen.
Search on the board for more info on all these.
Where do I get the MOST interface, is it purchased online or something from the dealer?
07-06-2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by itzstatic2k1' post='617501' date='Jul 6 2008, 07:31 PM
Think I'll be going w/ #3 as the Denison hardware is $500 from bumperplugs and the bluetooth is another $350.
Where do I get the MOST interface, is it purchased online or something from the dealer?
Where do I get the MOST interface, is it purchased online or something from the dealer?
07-06-2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossman_999' post='617554' date='Jul 6 2008, 03:58 PM
Its a dealer supply, it can be fitted yourself but will need the dealer to code -I hope ur sitting down when they give u the price!
07-08-2008 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rossman_999' post='617554' date='Jul 6 2008, 08:58 PM
Its a dealer supply, it can be fitted yourself but will need the dealer to code -I hope ur sitting down when they give u the price!
BTW I also had the car taken to the latest CIP vesion last week - and was charged only ?170!!!
07-09-2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cjbryce' post='618695' date='Jul 8 2008, 02:15 PM
This re-coding bit confuses me a little - does it vary from spec to spec?. For example I got my BMW iPod MOST supplied and fitted in about an hour by my local car audio dealer (who also fits them for the local BMW dealer). The car already had MP3 enabled and did not require re-coding - the iPod i/f just worked.
BTW I also had the car taken to the latest CIP vesion last week - and was charged only ?170!!!
BTW I also had the car taken to the latest CIP vesion last week - and was charged only ?170!!!
This iPOD upgrade can get a bit confusing, and am thinking about going with Option 4 (Dension 500) a few posts back. Does the MP3 have to be enabled or would it be in that state with a CD changer installed.
Excuse my ignorance but what is CIP, is it the OBC software? Is there any way of telling the version from the system controls, or tell if it has been updated via service history etc?
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