paul_e60

Hi All

Ive just registered with this forum, 1st post here. My question is; I have just bought an E60 520i which has a single cd in the dashboard, I have been told I can install a 6 disc multichanger in the glove compartment, my local BMW dealer has also told me that if I bought a BMW multichanger off e bay it will not programme into my car as once they have been programmed to a specific vehicle they cannot be used in any other car. Has anyone else had any experience with these.

Cheers

Paul

luigi524td

Welcome

Discussed extensively & lots of tips ... mostly accurate information; Today's BMWs are not plug and play friendly. Use search for more info.

russdx

not sure how true that is seeing as you can buy loads off ebay. they cant all be useless lol

i think the stealer wants you to buy one from them for more $$$ (sounds about right)


i replaced my cd changer with a dension unit (ipod+usb+aux) and all this does is pretend to be a cd changer and my car talks to that just fine!


far i no the cd changer just uses a simple power + fiber optic interface it will connect to any thing that can talk to it correctly, the cd changer it self never gets 'coded'?


only a guess though!

Sanj

If your BMW has CD changer prep then it's a simple plug and play after a sortware update,you dealer is talking bull when they say it can't be done,get a printout from them detailing all the factory installed option's and see if the cd changer prep is on there,getting them to update your car without trying to rip you off is another thing altogether!I went from basic cd player to full pro-nav and changer with no problem's what so ever but I have an exellent independent BMW specialist here in my home town.

paul_e60

Please forgive my ignorance but what is prep as in cd changer prep you mentioned

schulrog

you need to have the pre-wiring for the CDC which pretty much every BMW i've ever seen has. CDC's can be put in regardless of which vehicle they were taken out of. Before getting a CDC i'd get the iPOD interface. Better option in the longrun. Also, I would suggest finding another dealer bc the one you are dealing with at the moment seems incompetent or they are blatantly lying to you.

e60simon

quite spooky this but im actually having my changer programmed as we speak. I also live in teeside, I went to my local BMW dealers which is Preston Hall and was quoted ?225 for coding if I suplied the changer!!!!! Phoned around to find anyone else who could do it but to no avail then I found Sterling which is about 1/4 mile away from preston farm BMW. The guy used to work for them for 9 years then set uo his own business and has the neccesary kit to do the software upgrade for less than half main dealers price (fingers crossed it all goes to plan)
Simon

paul_e60

Hi,

How did the install go, did you buy a cd changer from preston hall or elsewhere, they quoted me around ?300 for a changer (part number 65 12 6 916 583) and then fitting, where is the Sterling place you mentioned, do they do I drive updates.

rvpinder

Hi. I have a 2005 e60 with no cd changer.. I bought a dension 500 with enabler but the enabler didn't work so dension said i had to take it to a dealer.. so the dealer says they cant give me a cd changer option without installing a new changer so the comp can see it to program.. im in the bahamas and this is the only dealer around. the dealership is a year old, but the guys are very nice and willing, but jus dont see how to do it.. any one with any info would be great.. Maybe thers a bmw tech center these guys can call .......

vincent

txag_530i

The dealer is correct. The official dealership software requires the component to be present in order to get enabled.

You need to get the car coded with NCS Expert. Do some internet searching for both the software and hardware.