2004 530i iPod adapter installation problem
08-03-2007, 04:25 PM
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The vehicle I have is a 2004 (March '04 build) 530i. I do not have NAV nor did I have a CD changer. The local BMW dealer has installed the BMW OEM iPod adapter kit and has now spent 1 1/2 days loading software and trying to synch the iPod with the vehicle without success. Any ideas on how to help the dealer figure this out would be greatly appreciated.
08-03-2007, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by spanfels' post='455070' date='Aug 3 2007, 07:25 PM
The vehicle I have is a 2004 (March '04 build) 530i. I do not have NAV nor did I have a CD changer. The local BMW dealer has installed the BMW OEM iPod adapter kit and has now spent 1 1/2 days loading software and trying to synch the iPod with the vehicle without success. Any ideas on how to help the dealer figure this out would be greatly appreciated.
08-03-2007, 11:06 PM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
I had similar problems with my ipod retrofit.
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
08-04-2007, 05:27 AM
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Thanks for the tip. I'll ask the BMW dealer to revie this.
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='455132' date='Aug 4 2007, 03:06 AM
I had similar problems with my ipod retrofit.
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
08-04-2007, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='455132' date='Aug 4 2007, 03:06 AM
I had similar problems with my ipod retrofit.
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
My guy had to replace the TCU and then reprogram it and it worked... took a good few hours before he figured it out.
He said that the older TCU (09/ 2003 production year) wasnt communication with BMW systems.
Luckily he didnt charge me for it cause I knew him from a while back.
Try to ask your dealer to use another TCU, used or new.. It should work.
btw, I have a 2004 530i, non-nav, and no cd changer either. (prod yr, 09/2003)
good luck. Worst case... get rid of the ipod adapter and get the dension gateway 500.... its hot!
MK
08-04-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by badman25' post='455234' date='Aug 4 2007, 11:38 AM
Is the dension compatible with non Nav business radio? I thought you need professional/NAV/ccc radio
I'm not sure yet myself... I want to take the plunge and buy it... but I'll wait till someone gets it fullworking.
on a Non-Nav e60.
MK