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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Unfortunately you can't go to the dealer and add just the file that will will activate your iPod. The programming must be done start to finish. That does take some time.

Is your car still under warranty? There should be a way you can get this done without paying so much money.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Hi, any one knows where to look to run CD changer in the BMW software? I have the cable with the inpa software . My car have already CD preparation. Year 2006 also equipped with auxiliary socket.what do I need to install CD changer and dension where is this option in the software?
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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hey all first time post for me got an e60 with no CDC and im just about to install a gateway 500, i need a bit of confirmation on fitting regarding the looped green fibre cables, i have separated them but now im lost can i just add them to the spare connector thats for the CDC then straight into the dension? meaning i dont need the orange cable that came wit the kit help would be appreciated
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 03:18 AM
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Hi wwjm


You still need help, or am I too late???
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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to late mate got it was easy peasy and its all coded now aswell, just need a place for the ipod connector, the best place is astray but ipod connector is to big for it to be flush
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kimalex79
Now Dension is mounted. Our dealer says I must not only activate CD-changer funktion...I must to reprogramm cars software too. It takes 4-7 hours. Is it so necessary? Our dealer wants 400 euro to do it!!!! My car mades in 2006 year.
What do you suggests to me? Thank you.
Find a indi with autologic, it has a magic button for retrofiting Dension
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