iPod interface installation DIY
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my 06 550i doesn't have a cd changer and no nav. I thought it was pre wired for the cd changer, but i looked at the connector in the glove box and there are only 2 small wires going into the connector and no fiber optics. does the ipod interface come with the necceassary wires to make this work. or do i need to order another cable?
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Originally Posted by lightningflash' post='1073487' date='Dec 14 2009, 02:04 PM
I have an 06 550i with no Nav and no cd changer. Also tested the MP3 and it doesn't recognize them.
So based on my reading, I will need to get the Mp3 thing done under warranty and have the dealer activate the IPOD also.
How much am I looking spending at the dealer for to activate the IPOD? Any experiences?
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Brian
So based on my reading, I will need to get the Mp3 thing done under warranty and have the dealer activate the IPOD also.
How much am I looking spending at the dealer for to activate the IPOD? Any experiences?
Thanks
Brian
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I had my inface installed at MStyle in the UK a couple of months, one of the best things I've done to my 5 with one criticism. On my old alpine headunit/ipod interface in my E30, the ipod would stay charged meaning that I could leave the ipod in the car 365 days a year no problem.
However the system I've had installed in the E60 doesn't charge my ipod. I'm assuming somewhere along the line it hasn't been fitted correctly, if so can someone confirm.
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Daryll
However the system I've had installed in the E60 doesn't charge my ipod. I'm assuming somewhere along the line it hasn't been fitted correctly, if so can someone confirm.
Thanks.
Daryll
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='640431' date='Aug 6 2008, 02:04 AM
so i got the faceplate today and put it in. here's what she looks like with the face plate
had to do a couple things different but worked out very good.
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You're welcome to send ideas or links or anything to santiago.fonseca@us.army.mil - or PM me here. I will look in my car later and see if I want to tackle this myself.
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PS What to do about the changr afterwards? Is it usable? Can it be sold?
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Originally Posted by lightningflash' post='1077187' date='Dec 20 2009, 04:19 PM
my 06 550i doesn't have a cd changer and no nav. I thought it was pre wired for the cd changer, but i looked at the connector in the glove box and there are only 2 small wires going into the connector and no fiber optics. does the ipod interface come with the necceassary wires to make this work. or do i need to order another cable?
thanks
brian
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If you follow the thread here it shows how VERY easy the install is
The CD-Changer can be sold on eBay or somewhere else but the place where the CD-Changer was will be occupied by the iPod interface.
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Originally Posted by Daryll' post='1077558' date='Dec 21 2009, 09:45 AM
I had my inface installed at MStyle in the UK a couple of months, one of the best things I've done to my 5 with one criticism. On my old alpine headunit/ipod interface in my E30, the ipod would stay charged meaning that I could leave the ipod in the car 365 days a year no problem.
However the system I've had installed in the E60 doesn't charge my ipod. I'm assuming somewhere along the line it hasn't been fitted correctly, if so can someone confirm.
Thanks.
Daryll
However the system I've had installed in the E60 doesn't charge my ipod. I'm assuming somewhere along the line it hasn't been fitted correctly, if so can someone confirm.
Thanks.
Daryll
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Originally Posted by kgmccarthy' post='1082343' date='Dec 31 2009, 11:55 AM
apple changed the charging pin on the connector for newer ipods. You probably just need to buy one of these adapters.
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-passPORT-Cha...e/dp/B001HN6CVA
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-passPORT-Cha...e/dp/B001HN6CVA
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I did my Ipod integration kit install today - and for me it didn't work. Which is obviously, really disappointing.
If anyone can help or give advise I would be really grateful, particularly 'Schulrog' you have lots of knowledge on this topic.
I installed the BMW Ipod kit, by removing the glovebox CD Changer / MOST connector and plugging this into the OEM BMW Ipod kit. Install was very, very easy although a little fiddly.
When I plug in the Ipod I get the BMW logo (on the Ipod confirming a connection) but when I select 'CD' on the Idrive I get the message "Changer content is loading". Then the Idrive returns to the 'CD, AUX, FM, AM' screen after 3-4 seconds and won't let me select CD again, I waited over an hour to see if content was loading, but nothing.
I followed instructions on this link, plus others. I burned a CD with MP3's beforehand and checked this would play in the CD Changer and it worked so I assumed the car would just plug-and-play the Ipod Kit.
My car is 2008 LCI E61 with Bus Nav, CD-Changer UK Model. If anyone has any guidance or suggestion I would be grateful.
I'm currently thinking of making up some fictional Idrive fault so BMW can update the software under warranty. I just don't get why everything added to the car requires a frikin software flash, this software should be open-source (or check-boxes on the Idrive).
If anyone can help or give advise I would be really grateful, particularly 'Schulrog' you have lots of knowledge on this topic.
I installed the BMW Ipod kit, by removing the glovebox CD Changer / MOST connector and plugging this into the OEM BMW Ipod kit. Install was very, very easy although a little fiddly.
When I plug in the Ipod I get the BMW logo (on the Ipod confirming a connection) but when I select 'CD' on the Idrive I get the message "Changer content is loading". Then the Idrive returns to the 'CD, AUX, FM, AM' screen after 3-4 seconds and won't let me select CD again, I waited over an hour to see if content was loading, but nothing.
I followed instructions on this link, plus others. I burned a CD with MP3's beforehand and checked this would play in the CD Changer and it worked so I assumed the car would just plug-and-play the Ipod Kit.
My car is 2008 LCI E61 with Bus Nav, CD-Changer UK Model. If anyone has any guidance or suggestion I would be grateful.
I'm currently thinking of making up some fictional Idrive fault so BMW can update the software under warranty. I just don't get why everything added to the car requires a frikin software flash, this software should be open-source (or check-boxes on the Idrive).
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well it sounds like the ipod gets recognized. i would try an ipod that is freshly formatted. seems that there is something with the ipod that's causing the interface not to work properly
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='1083078' date='Jan 2 2010, 01:50 PM
well it sounds like the ipod gets recognized. i would try an ipod that is freshly formatted. seems that there is something with the ipod that's causing the interface not to work properly