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Old 10-04-2008, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kali4nia58' post='685186' date='Oct 4 2008, 12:57 PM
i dont even get the cd submenu. i just get FM, AM, and CD. but i cannot click on CD.
Sorry I had misunderstood your question. Not sure what that is. You are on newer firmware right?
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Originally Posted by Rajah996' post='685187' date='Oct 4 2008, 09:58 AM
Sorry I had misunderstood your question. Not sure what that is. You are on newer firmware right?
not sure what firmware i am on. i was told all i needed to do was make sure my single disk will play mp3, so i took it in to bmw to update so that i could do that. i just double-checked and my cd changer did play the mp3 cd as well...but still not able to pull up the ipod. what do i need to do? do i need to reset something?
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did i need to disconnect the battery, or does something need to be reset so it will recognize the ipod?
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No. All you would need to do is connect the interface and you should be good to go.
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='685342' date='Oct 4 2008, 03:19 PM
No. All you would need to do is connect the interface and you should be good to go.
damn! any idea what the issue could be? i sent a pic of the interface plugged in and the box with the product number.
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How long are you giving the ipod to sync up I have a couple of ipods and depending on how much info is on them it takes different amounts of time to load info.

My 32 gig touch takes about 1 too 2 min when initially connected because I have about 4300 songs on it

my 8 gig loads in almost 30 seconds

my 30 gig classic takes about 1 min and it has about 4000 songs on it so it varies, but until it is loaded I can not access the cd menue
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='685374' date='Oct 4 2008, 04:54 PM
How long are you giving the ipod to sync up I have a couple of ipods and depending on how much info is on them it takes different amounts of time to load info.

My 32 gig touch takes about 1 too 2 min when initially connected because I have about 4300 songs on it

my 8 gig loads in almost 30 seconds

my 30 gig classic takes about 1 min and it has about 4000 songs on it so it varies, but until it is loaded I can not access the cd menue
my ipod classic 5G only has about 700 songs on it.
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ahhh I think i might now what the issue is. What generation is your iPod?

The interface IS COMPATIBLE with 3rd, 4th, & 5th generation iPods, the new iPod Classic, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod touch, and the Apple iPhone.

Does your iPod meet these criteria?
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Hello Everyone,

I'm new to E60 forums and new to my 2006 530i. I would like to order and install the ipod kit myself but seeing some problems with my prewiring. My e60's original sticker says that it is pre-wired for CDC and looking in the glove box it appears that it is pre-wired. The only thing I noticed is that the plug has 2 wires from it but not the optical wires that everyone is talking about. My wire looks like the wire below from a previous poster:

iPod interface installation DIY-post_270_1220324668.jpg

Here is a little bit more about my E60:
05/05 Built date
Sirius Sat
Navigation
Pre-wired for CDC (or so it says)

I don't wanna order it and come to find out I still need to get it installed at a dealer. Looks simple enough if I have everything I need. Your thoughts and suggestions greatly appreciated.
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You're good to g

Originally Posted by john06530i' post='691768' date='Oct 13 2008, 12:06 PM
Hello Everyone,

I'm new to E60 forums and new to my 2006 530i. I would like to order and install the ipod kit myself but seeing some problems with my prewiring. My e60's original sticker says that it is pre-wired for CDC and looking in the glove box it appears that it is pre-wired. The only thing I noticed is that the plug has 2 wires from it but not the optical wires that everyone is talking about. My wire looks like the wire below from a previous poster:

Attachment 61707

Here is a little bit more about my E60:
05/05 Built date
Sirius Sat
Navigation
Pre-wired for CDC (or so it says)

I don't wanna order it and come to find out I still need to get it installed at a dealer. Looks simple enough if I have everything I need. Your thoughts and suggestions greatly appreciated.


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