AUX Cable install Directions??
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Hey guys,
i got my aux cable in and i have no clue where to plug it in. i looked all over the forum for a dyi, but no1 has it. the bmw directions suck. any help?
i got my aux cable in and i have no clue where to plug it in. i looked all over the forum for a dyi, but no1 has it. the bmw directions suck. any help?
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Your car is too old to have aux. You will need to retrofit an iPod connection. If you do have one it should be in the centre arm rest one the back surface. :-)
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I had the retrofit done a couple months ago, freakin love it! Iphone 3GS sounds so mint on 3G internet radio. I had the resistors taken out of my cable so I get good bass response as well.
You need to run a cable to the back of your stereo, swap 3 pins in a plug that should already be there. Secure the cable in the glovebox. Go to the dealer with lots of lube and bend over, remove your pants and have them probe you, I mean program you. After programming you will see an aux option where you currently see AM FM CD and now AUX!
I'm in a good mood today for some reason, I don't know if there was something in the air or what not but it's been a good one so here you go
bmw_auxinput.pdf
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You need to run a cable to the back of your stereo, swap 3 pins in a plug that should already be there. Secure the cable in the glovebox. Go to the dealer with lots of lube and bend over, remove your pants and have them probe you, I mean program you. After programming you will see an aux option where you currently see AM FM CD and now AUX!
I'm in a good mood today for some reason, I don't know if there was something in the air or what not but it's been a good one so here you go
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bmw_auxinput.pdf
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xxrap985xx: Do you have an AUX option in iDrive ?
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I just installed my aux cable this weekend and it works awesome. Somebody stated you had to have the resistors removed, but I didn't and it works just fine. That being said, you will not get the bass unless you have the aux programmed on your idrive. Cost me $150 at bmw. Don't let them charge you for more than one hour of labor becuase the instructions only require one hour to install the whole thing, including programming.
1.disconnect battery
2.remove glove compartment. drill hole and install aux cable input just below the flashlight. AFTER I DID MINE, I REALIZED THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY SKIP THIS STEP AND INSTALL THE AUX CABLE INPUT "HOLE" ANYWHERE YOU WANT. I ACUTALLY HAVE A SMALL LITTLE "CUBBY" HOLE AND HAVE DECIDED TO CHANGE THE LOCATION TO INSIDE THE "CUBBY" HOLE. YOU CAN ACTUALLY TAKE THE "AUX INPUT" PLATE OFF AND JUST ATTACH THE HOLE TO THE WOOD TRIM IF YOU WANTED (when i say wood trim, i mean what surrounds the stereo and a/c). IT'S PRETTY LOW PROFILE AND WOULDN'T LOOK TOO BAD.
3.remove wood trim on dash
4.remove face dash that covers stereo
5.pull out stereo
6.pull out the connector on the rear bottom right side.
6a. route aux cable around the back of the stereo from the glove compartment
7.remove pins from aux connector and connect slots 2, 7 and 8 on connector removed from stereo
8.put car back together
9.you will get sound, however, it will be real bad until you get the car reprogrammed.
Good luck
If you have anyquestions. don't hesitate to call me. text me first and let me know you are calling or leave a voicemail. I normally don't answer out of state numbers. 702.370.7230 ed corales
1.disconnect battery
2.remove glove compartment. drill hole and install aux cable input just below the flashlight. AFTER I DID MINE, I REALIZED THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY SKIP THIS STEP AND INSTALL THE AUX CABLE INPUT "HOLE" ANYWHERE YOU WANT. I ACUTALLY HAVE A SMALL LITTLE "CUBBY" HOLE AND HAVE DECIDED TO CHANGE THE LOCATION TO INSIDE THE "CUBBY" HOLE. YOU CAN ACTUALLY TAKE THE "AUX INPUT" PLATE OFF AND JUST ATTACH THE HOLE TO THE WOOD TRIM IF YOU WANTED (when i say wood trim, i mean what surrounds the stereo and a/c). IT'S PRETTY LOW PROFILE AND WOULDN'T LOOK TOO BAD.
3.remove wood trim on dash
4.remove face dash that covers stereo
5.pull out stereo
6.pull out the connector on the rear bottom right side.
6a. route aux cable around the back of the stereo from the glove compartment
7.remove pins from aux connector and connect slots 2, 7 and 8 on connector removed from stereo
8.put car back together
9.you will get sound, however, it will be real bad until you get the car reprogrammed.
Good luck
If you have anyquestions. don't hesitate to call me. text me first and let me know you are calling or leave a voicemail. I normally don't answer out of state numbers. 702.370.7230 ed corales