iPod inerface installation help
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I've read all the threads and couldn't find anything that relates to my problem . I have a 2005 545i with no nav. I do have a cd changer in the glove box. I installed the iPod interface which from what I have read so far, supposed to be plug and play but that's not the case. When I plug in my iPhone, it charges it but I can't access my music thru idrive. Does this mean that I need to visit the dealer for coding?
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mainly because your car is not MP3 enabled ,, in this case you will not be able to use the Ipod interface ...
when you say you don't have navigation ,,but do you have I-Drive ?
you may post a picture of your dashboard ..
when you say you don't have navigation ,,but do you have I-Drive ?
you may post a picture of your dashboard ..
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I've read all the threads and couldn't find anything that relates to my problem . I have a 2005 545i with no nav. I do have a cd changer in the glove box. I installed the iPod interface which from what I have read so far, supposed to be plug and play but that's not the case. When I plug in my iPhone, it charges it but I can't access my music thru idrive. Does this mean that I need to visit the dealer for coding?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Thank you for the info. Now my next question is, once they enable the mp3, would that be enough for the iPod to work or is there more coding to be done besides the mp3. Because I hear that BMW will enable the mp3 reading free of charge due to customer complaints.
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Thank you for the info. Now my next question is, once they enable the mp3, would that be enough for the iPod to work or is there more coding to be done besides the mp3. Because I hear that BMW will enable the mp3 reading free of charge due to customer complaints.
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Thank you for the info. Now my next question is, once they enable the mp3, would that be enough for the iPod to work or is there more coding to be done besides the mp3. Because I hear that BMW will enable the mp3 reading free of charge due to customer complaints.
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I've read all the threads and couldn't find anything that relates to my problem . I have a 2005 545i with no nav. I do have a cd changer in the glove box. I installed the iPod interface which from what I have read so far, supposed to be plug and play but that's not the case. When I plug in my iPhone, it charges it but I can't access my music thru idrive. Does this mean that I need to visit the dealer for coding?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
When I installed Sirius in my car I called three different dealerships and was quoted anywhere from $135-450 for coding the car. It only takes about an hour (or less) to activate the option (they usually don't have to code the entire car) but not all of the service advisors know this- or they do and try to rip you off anyway- so it pays to call around. You should try an independent shop as well.
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I've read all the threads and couldn't find anything that relates to my problem . I have a 2005 545i with no nav. I do have a cd changer in the glove box. I installed the iPod interface which from what I have read so far, supposed to be plug and play but that's not the case. When I plug in my iPhone, it charges it but I can't access my music thru idrive. Does this mean that I need to visit the dealer for coding?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
When I installed Sirius in my car I called three different dealerships and was quoted anywhere from $135-450 for coding the car. It only takes about an hour (or less) to activate the option (they usually don't have to code the entire car) but not all of the service advisors know this- or they do and try to rip you off anyway- so it pays to call around. You should try an independent shop as well.
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