in-dash CD... MP3 playback??
06-29-2009, 11:42 AM
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for 04 545i, the in-dash CD player doesn't seem to play MP3 files.
is there a software update that will enable MP3 support or do i need to upgrade the hardware?
is there a software update that will enable MP3 support or do i need to upgrade the hardware?
06-29-2009, 01:04 PM
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If you have warranty its free if you can make an excuse why you need it, if not at a guess its $200, im sure someone here will put you right if im wrong bud 
06-29-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MJ50' post='927569' date='Jun 29 2009, 02:42 PM
for 04 545i, the in-dash CD player doesn't seem to play MP3 files.
is there a software update that will enable MP3 support or do i need to upgrade the hardware?
is there a software update that will enable MP3 support or do i need to upgrade the hardware?
Edit: here is the BMW document outlining the MP3 retrofit
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=92282
06-29-2009, 11:52 PM
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bear in mind with the new ISTA system the whole car will have to be updated, can take upto 7 hours and that's if it works first time
06-30-2009, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NC916' post='928380' date='Jun 30 2009, 03:36 AM
I have an 05 530i and i was wondering if my car can get the software update to play mp3 I have an non navi thx
06-30-2009, 01:56 AM
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Thanks for the info I will check it out...
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='928401' date='Jun 30 2009, 04:50 AM
Check the sticker inside the driver's side door for your build date and read the link I added above. If you car was built after 10/05 or later, yes. But I suspect that is model year 2006 here in the states so I don't think it possible for your 2005 without Nav.