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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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I would like to add an aux-in, either in addition to, or replacement for, the iPod interface in my glove box. What's the best way?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Not the easiest way but probably the cheapest http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51895
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Old May 1, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='865273' date='May 1 2009, 05:02 PM
Not the easiest way but probably the cheapest http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51895
It's a pretty easy job to do if you're confident in a) removing your trim pieces and b) playing with multiway plugs.

However, having done this mod, I wouldn't recommend it - the audio only comes from the front speakers, with nothing from the rear ones, hence the tone is rubbish.

If you can accept that, then it's OK, but I can see why it's designed for a phone interface!

Mike
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Old May 1, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='865273' date='May 1 2009, 12:02 PM
Not the easiest way but probably the cheapest http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51895
I have been looking at the NavAndTV2Go unit, but I'm worried that the OEM screen isn't high enough quality. Have you ever seen it in action?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Low5' post='865372' date='May 1 2009, 01:43 PM
I have been looking at the NavAndTV2Go unit, but I'm worried that the OEM screen isn't high enough quality. Have you ever seen it in action?
No but I'm sure someone else here has.
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