AUX Filter removal on 2007 with rear console input
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AUX Filter removal on 2007 with rear console input
Have any 2007 owners done this? I can't find the filter/resistor. I removed the rear console plate and air vent, it's not there that I can see. The only post I could find was a post from my530i. He said the filter would be right near the AUX jack. It's not. I took off the side carpeted console trim panel and I can see the wire loom but before I took my whole console apart I figured I would see if anyone has done it and could shorten the learning curve here.
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Have any 2007 owners done this? I can't find the filter/resistor. I removed the rear console plate and air vent, it's not there that I can see. The only post I could find was a post from my530i. He said the filter would be right near the AUX jack. It's not. I took off the side carpeted console trim panel and I can see the wire loom but before I took my whole console apart I figured I would see if anyone has done it and could shorten the learning curve here.
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Originally Posted by pitpro' post='411585' date='Apr 8 2007, 11:51 PM
AUX Filter removal on 2007 with rear console input
Have any 2007 owners done this? I can't find the filter/resistor. I removed the rear console plate and air vent, it's not there that I can see. The only post I could find was a post from my530i. He said the filter would be right near the AUX jack. It's not. I took off the side carpeted console trim panel and I can see the wire loom but before I took my whole console apart I figured I would see if anyone has done it and could shorten the learning curve here.
Thanks-
Have any 2007 owners done this? I can't find the filter/resistor. I removed the rear console plate and air vent, it's not there that I can see. The only post I could find was a post from my530i. He said the filter would be right near the AUX jack. It's not. I took off the side carpeted console trim panel and I can see the wire loom but before I took my whole console apart I figured I would see if anyone has done it and could shorten the learning curve here.
Thanks-
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='412024' date='Apr 10 2007, 07:13 AM
Is this the way to get more volume out of the Aux input? I have to crank it now to hear anything...and then I forget and switch back to FM and get blasted. 

Now if we could just get someone who has done it to help us figure out where it is and the easiest way to get it out, I would be very grateful.
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Originally Posted by pitpro' post='412067' date='Apr 10 2007, 12:08 PM
More volume, more bass, better sound. There is a resistor in there to prevent a lound noise when connecting or disconnecting 3.5 plug, but it's not really needed and the benefits of removing it outweigh having it in there.
Now if we could just get someone who has done it to help us figure out where it is and the easiest way to get it out, I would be very grateful.
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Now if we could just get someone who has done it to help us figure out where it is and the easiest way to get it out, I would be very grateful.
Thanks
1. Remove airvent
2. Use two steak knife and insert 1/2 way down on both side of rear wood trim to remove wood trim.
3. The cap/resistor is nearby the AUX connector
Then he adds: Pry the black cover out first, then airvent.
I hope this helps. I may do it myself. I guess you have to bridge the location where the resistor was, however.
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='412024' date='Apr 10 2007, 01:13 PM
Is this the way to get more volume out of the Aux input? I have to crank it now to hear anything...and then I forget and switch back to FM and get blasted. 

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ExGman- Read my post, I had my530i post instructions, only they are wrong, no resistor near jack.
Originally Posted by pitpro' post='412067' date='Apr 10 2007, 11:08 AM
More volume, more bass, better sound. There is a resistor in there to prevent a lound noise when connecting or disconnecting 3.5 plug, but it's not really needed and the benefits of removing it outweigh having it in there.
Now if we could just get someone who has done it to help us figure out where it is and the easiest way to get it out, I would be very grateful.
Thanks
Now if we could just get someone who has done it to help us figure out where it is and the easiest way to get it out, I would be very grateful.
Thanks
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