dinan530xi

I just got an Auxiliary input cable installed into my glovebox (2006 530xi) yesterday at my dealer. They claim they tested it and it work;however, whenever I plug my iPod in all I get is static. Searched the forum and couldn't find any workable options (Headlight fault,...). Is there a fuse or something that possibly blew? I really don't want to take it to my dealer since it is 45 minutes away and totally out of my way (aka pain in the to go to) and I have been there twice in the past 3 weeks..

or_550i

Do you have another source to test? Try something that has a real "line out." Old, old, portable CD players still had a stereo line out. If they did indeed hook it up correctly there should not be any static or noise. I completed my AUX install my self so I can easily say that there really isn't any way to screw it up unless they used the wrong pin locations.

dinan530xi

Unfortunately, I don't have an old CD player (My house is high-tech), but I tried another iPod and a PSP

or_550i

Same problem? Maybe the male to male 2.5mm cable you are using is bad - do you have another one to try?

dinan530xi

Yes i tried multiple male to male cables.

or_550i

Got me then. I dunno. The only thing else I can think of is a loose wiring harness behind the M-ASK.

bmw550ifreak

I have my aux at the back in the middle section where the ac comes out for the rear passangers nd it works

problemchild1one

ok, sorry to change this up a little...but my car 05 545i does not have the aux..how much will this run me at the dealer??? and is it better than the dension 500 sound wise? can you email me with suggestions or pm...my email is southsidetilidie@aol.com

rctmthouse

I think the price was posted in another thread, approximately $ 350. Search for the thread about the back up camera unit that has external video input.

or_550i

The aux is a $75 part and a 30 min install. That price must be for something else.

The aux and the dension sound the same. The dension will show the song/artist/track information on the display.