iPod interface installation DIY
12-21-2008, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='750035' date='Dec 21 2008, 04:31 PM
Hi Roger,
I have a July 06 Build with No Nav and No CDC.
I've just been out and checked in the glove box, there is a conector there with 2 wires going to it, one Brown & one Red. The 2 round holes in the connector are empty. Does this mean my car wasn't wired up for a CDC or am I missing something? Should there be a Fibre Optic cable somewhere behind there?
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I have a July 06 Build with No Nav and No CDC.
I've just been out and checked in the glove box, there is a conector there with 2 wires going to it, one Brown & one Red. The 2 round holes in the connector are empty. Does this mean my car wasn't wired up for a CDC or am I missing something? Should there be a Fibre Optic cable somewhere behind there?
Thanks for any help
same exact setup as you have. Your car is pre-wired.
12-21-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750044' date='Dec 21 2008, 10:03 PM
check out page 3 of this thread same exact setup as you have. Your car is pre-wired.
same exact setup as you have. Your car is pre-wired.I think I'll have another look around tomorow in the light and let you know my findings!
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12-21-2008, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750080' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:19 PM
the 2nd adapter you are speaking of comes with the iPod interface kit
So....If I have the connector, in which I can see no fiber optic cable and no red glow, it will still work?
12-21-2008, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='750097' date='Dec 21 2008, 06:48 PM
Ohh ok.
So....If I have the connector, in which I can see no fiber optic cable and no red glow, it will still work?
So....If I have the connector, in which I can see no fiber optic cable and no red glow, it will still work?
If not, you can go to your BMW dealer and ask them to do the mp3 retrofit for free and see if they would add the CD-Changer enable option as well. it takes them the same amount of time to do it.
If yes, then you'll have to get the CD-Changer option enabled for around 250-300 depending on the stealer
12-21-2008, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750117' date='Dec 22 2008, 12:20 AM
you do have the connector and you do have the fiber optic.. it just doesn't glow because you also didn't have the factory CD-Changer. This means that you will have to get the CD-Changer option enabled by BMW. does your center console CD-Player play mp3 cds?
If not, you can go to your BMW dealer and ask them to do the mp3 retrofit for free and see if they would add the CD-Changer enable option as well. it takes them the same amount of time to do it.
If yes, then you'll have to get the CD-Changer option enabled for around 250-300 depending on the stealer
If not, you can go to your BMW dealer and ask them to do the mp3 retrofit for free and see if they would add the CD-Changer enable option as well. it takes them the same amount of time to do it.
If yes, then you'll have to get the CD-Changer option enabled for around 250-300 depending on the stealer
Thanks for putting up with my questions, I'll let you know how I get on
(PS - My CD player does not support MP3 at the moment so I will need to get that enabled as well as the CD Changer enabled)
12-21-2008, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='750123' date='Dec 21 2008, 07:44 PM
Roger, you are a legend.
Thanks for putting up with my questions, I'll let you know how I get on
(PS - My CD player does not support MP3 at the moment so I will need to get that enabled as well as the CD Changer enabled)
Thanks for putting up with my questions, I'll let you know how I get on
(PS - My CD player does not support MP3 at the moment so I will need to get that enabled as well as the CD Changer enabled)
You can download the mp3 bulletin there as well that will allow you to get the mp3 done for free.PERFECT! if you don't have mp3 already go to your dealer and ask them to do mp3 retrofit and CD-Changer enable together. Then both should be free. They might argue for a little and tell you some story but tell them this: I know that the time required for the mp3 retrofit AND CD-Changer enable programming is the same. So could you please do both at the same time for free.
12-22-2008, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750129' date='Dec 22 2008, 01:08 AM
hehe no problem.. just trying to help out.. did I mention I sell the iPod interface @ www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com You can download the mp3 bulletin there as well that will allow you to get the mp3 done for free.
PERFECT! if you don't have mp3 already go to your dealer and ask them to do mp3 retrofit and CD-Changer enable together. Then both should be free. They might argue for a little and tell you some story but tell them this: I know that the time required for the mp3 retrofit AND CD-Changer enable programming is the same. So could you please do both at the same time for free.
You can download the mp3 bulletin there as well that will allow you to get the mp3 done for free.PERFECT! if you don't have mp3 already go to your dealer and ask them to do mp3 retrofit and CD-Changer enable together. Then both should be free. They might argue for a little and tell you some story but tell them this: I know that the time required for the mp3 retrofit AND CD-Changer enable programming is the same. So could you please do both at the same time for free.
I'll be buying from you if all is well and you ship to the UK
Also, as I dont have the wiring for the CDC (Which is an extra option on your website), Can i have the CDC enabled without this, or do I need to install this part before BMW can enable the CDC?
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12-22-2008, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750345' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:54 AM
I do ship international
Are you sure you don't have the CD-Changer pre-wiring? PM me the last 7 of your VIN and I'll check that for you.
Are you sure you don't have the CD-Changer pre-wiring? PM me the last 7 of your VIN and I'll check that for you.
I'll let you know the VIN when I get in from work.
EDIT: Plus I'll have a proper look at the wiring in the daylight.