iPod interface installation DIY
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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 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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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?
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:
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.
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:
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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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.
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.
