It's either BMW is stupid or the dealer is???

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03-24-2009, 10:29 AM

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Bob525D

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I paid ?92 to get my 2004 525D recoded to allow MP3, the head unit is not MP3 capable on my car but my ipod adapter is

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Alot of dealers dont like to attempt the software upgrade due to issues installing it, things can go wrong and it can be expensive.

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03-24-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='825512' date='Mar 24 2009, 02:13 PM

They had to do a software update on mine, so i payed ?160,- (which is about 200$ i guess) and let them enable ALL options (like MP3 and the automatic turning of the passenger mirror on reverse) which they did for free.
The dealer was happy with the print-out i took with me, because he didn't even know there was that kind of option for older cars.

They kept the car overnight and they returned it the next morning, new overall software (not only iDrive, also the tranny, etc...) and the new options turned on.

I just asked a dealer friend of mine if there's a gap for the MP3 option, he said no.
All 5-series iDrives are upgradable to the newest version AND can get the MP3 option enabled.

so true, so guys, no matter what year/ version of software you have, you shuold be able to play mp3, either under warranty or with half hour labour charge to have it enabled.

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03-25-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kobefans' post='825507' date='Mar 24 2009, 01:09 PM

update:

I just called BMW Canada customer service, the guy on the phone confirmed with me that the car SHOULD BE ABLE to play mp3 no matter what version of headunit i have. so BMW canada gonna contact my dealer to resolve this issue, plus my car is still under warranty.

Let us know how it works out for you. My car goes into the dealer again tomorrow to try and enable the mp3 on my indash cd. this time I forwarded my SA the MP3 compatibility chart, service buliton for nav cars even though mine isn't nav. I'm hoping they can get it going this time.

I have a "heater blower" problem that requires a software upgrade as part of the sib so hopefully this will put my car at a sw level that will let the tech enable the mp3 feature. I hate my fm modulator!