Connecting AUX input to iDrive.
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Hey guys,
I was trying to find online, what exactly do I need to install aux input to my iDrive (simple one, just reads CDs..), but no luck.. Do I just need some cable, that plugs into back of CD player? Or how that works..
Thank you.
Ramunas.
I was trying to find online, what exactly do I need to install aux input to my iDrive (simple one, just reads CDs..), but no luck.. Do I just need some cable, that plugs into back of CD player? Or how that works..
Thank you.
Ramunas.
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Search for AUX-IN Retrofit. BMW do a kit that requires coding.
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
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It has to be a retro fit by the dealer with programming as stated above... Got mine done - approx $400 parts and labor.
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They charged me 275 on my old 545 and it didn't work...I had to take it back the second time. All was good after that. Oh on the cable side you are on your own you have to y external cable either from stealer or eBay.
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
Actually now that I remember correctly, it was $285 when all was said and done. And I will say it again, I love it. And as for the cable, its just a simple 3.5mm jack on each end - Radio Shack.
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
I dont think the cable will be at the dealer... again, all you need is this
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Model Year: 2006
The programming is for the retro-fit...
I dont think the cable will be at the dealer... again, all you need is this this $2 cable.
I dont think the cable will be at the dealer... again, all you need is this this $2 cable.
But to be fair the OEM cable comes with the protection electronics in the cable (which most people cut out!) and the fascia plate etc. Not saying is value for money just trying to say its more than a stereo socket.
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
Here is my aux input in the glovebox. All you need is a two ended 3.5mm cord to plug aux into mp3 player.
