iPod interface installation DIY
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='806977' date='Mar 4 2009, 01:26 AM
hello there
i installed my iPod interface last night and i think i have to get it coded. CD1 CD2...etc was just grayed out. i wanted to ask input from everybody who installed theirs
im trying to figure out what is that circled out on thick red "A".. and also i cant figure out how to attach the unit on the ceiling of compartment. there was a gray material with adhesive on the other side.. i cant figure out what is that for. on the DIY pictures it was just placed on top of the unit. it doesnt make sense if i just put it on top .. please help. thanks!
i installed my iPod interface last night and i think i have to get it coded. CD1 CD2...etc was just grayed out. i wanted to ask input from everybody who installed theirs
im trying to figure out what is that circled out on thick red "A".. and also i cant figure out how to attach the unit on the ceiling of compartment. there was a gray material with adhesive on the other side.. i cant figure out what is that for. on the DIY pictures it was just placed on top of the unit. it doesnt make sense if i just put it on top .. please help. thanks!
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='807612' date='Mar 4 2009, 07:08 PM
thanks schulrog
one last question.. how did you fasten/secure the ipod interface? zipties? or just sandwiched it with the foam?
one last question.. how did you fasten/secure the ipod interface? zipties? or just sandwiched it with the foam?
Used both, the zip ties to hold it up and then the foam blocks which i don't know are necessary but looked good anyway
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='807651' date='Mar 4 2009, 06:51 PM
cool, thanks! ill give that a try later. just got too many hardware with the kit and got me confused which one to use. thanks again.
quick note for uk ppl
i took that mp3 upgrade bulletin to my local bmw dealer and they said they couldn't upgrade cause it only applies to the us
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I feel like an idiot posting this but I've been trying to loosen the CD Changer on my 06 530xi with a a Torx-10 driver but I just hear a clicking noise each time I twist and it doesn't seem to be loosening. I showed it to a friend and he seemed to think it was spring-loaded and that I needed a special tool to get the CD Changer out. What tool did you guys use? Did you hear the clicking noise each time you twisted? What am I doing wrong? I didn't take the glove box off because I am able to reach in there pretty easily.
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My Ride: Amethest Grey 530i--AC Schnitzer Kit all the way around--Quad Magna Flow Exhaust--20" MMR wheel 4.5 inch lip--
I need reassurance from all of you that this will be plug n play.
I have a CDC in my glove box however I have never bought a cartridge or have ever used it. Do I need to have this enabled or is it already enabled since the CDC is in there?
What I need to do:
1. MP3 Retrofit by the dealer
2. Install IPOD interface and enjoy
This is correct right guys?
I have read every post of 14 pages just want the reassurance of my fellow E60ers.
I have a CDC in my glove box however I have never bought a cartridge or have ever used it. Do I need to have this enabled or is it already enabled since the CDC is in there?
What I need to do:
1. MP3 Retrofit by the dealer
2. Install IPOD interface and enjoy
This is correct right guys?
I have read every post of 14 pages just want the reassurance of my fellow E60ers.
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='812493' date='Mar 10 2009, 12:32 PM
I need reassurance from all of you that this will be plug n play.
I have a CDC in my glove box however I have never bought a cartridge or have ever used it. Do I need to have this enabled or is it already enabled since the CDC is in there?
What I need to do:
1. MP3 Retrofit by the dealer
2. Install IPOD interface and enjoy
This is correct right guys?
I have read every post of 14 pages just want the reassurance of my fellow E60ers.
I have a CDC in my glove box however I have never bought a cartridge or have ever used it. Do I need to have this enabled or is it already enabled since the CDC is in there?
What I need to do:
1. MP3 Retrofit by the dealer
2. Install IPOD interface and enjoy
This is correct right guys?
I have read every post of 14 pages just want the reassurance of my fellow E60ers.
Whtas the build month and year of your car.
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I just ordered an Ipod kit for my car today, it should arrive on Thursday with a bit of luck. I have a 03/2004 525d E60 with the single cd and a cd changer fitted, I have been reading through the posts here but I am a bit confused. Should it just work or do I need to ask the dealer to enable MP3 function? I kind of expect the answer to be that I need to enable the mp3 function at the dealer.
Not long to thursday, I guess I'll find out soon.
Not long to thursday, I guess I'll find out soon.
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Originally Posted by nelson29' post='812565' date='Mar 10 2009, 12:42 PM
Whtas the build month and year of your car.
