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03-10-2009, 04:27 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
The mp3 retrofit does not work on my car due to the date it was manufactured. Will I be able to add an iPOD connection and control it through the iDrive? If yes, what parts do I need to make this happen? Do I need to visit the STEALER for anything?
03-10-2009, 04:41 AM
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i think long as ur car supports a cd changer and uses the mask interface u can use the dension 500, as far as im aware this just pretends to be a cd changer
03-10-2009, 04:44 AM
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You will need to the IPOD integration kit. And once you have that installed (Really easy job), you go 2 the dealership and have it programmed for your car. I see it costs roughly $140 for most users.
03-10-2009, 05:03 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Any idea where I could buy the kit? Is there a procedure that anyone can share with me on how it's done? Thanks
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='812316' date='Mar 10 2009, 08:44 AM
You will need to the IPOD integration kit. And once you have that installed (Really easy job), you go 2 the dealership and have it programmed for your car. I see it costs roughly $140 for most users.
03-10-2009, 05:14 AM
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Idea 
Have you try the search function?
I.e. for install http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 and various other threads 'bout vendors(s) who sell OEM iPod module.
Have you try the search function?I.e. for install http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 and various other threads 'bout vendors(s) who sell OEM iPod module.
Originally Posted by Moopai' post='812328' date='Mar 10 2009, 08:03 AM
Any idea where I could buy the kit? Is there a procedure that anyone can share with me on how it's done? Thanks
03-10-2009, 05:29 AM
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My Ride: '04 530d Executive, all options except sunroof and comfort seats
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A Dension 500 is also an option.
I'm using it in my '04 E60. It immitates an CD-changer and if your car already has the MP3 functionality enabled (ergo: you can play MP3-CD's), then you don't have to take a trip to the dealer.
Unfortunately, it is a bit pricier, but it has much more options (for example, a USB plug where you can plug in a pendrive of external harddrive) AND it charges your iPod/iPhone which the standard kit doesn't do without additional equipment.
I'm using it in my '04 E60. It immitates an CD-changer and if your car already has the MP3 functionality enabled (ergo: you can play MP3-CD's), then you don't have to take a trip to the dealer.
Unfortunately, it is a bit pricier, but it has much more options (for example, a USB plug where you can plug in a pendrive of external harddrive) AND it charges your iPod/iPhone which the standard kit doesn't do without additional equipment.
03-10-2009, 05:45 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='812336' date='Mar 10 2009, 09:14 AM
Idea Have you try the search function?
I.e. for install http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 and various other threads 'bout vendors(s) who sell OEM iPod module.
Have you try the search function?I.e. for install http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 and various other threads 'bout vendors(s) who sell OEM iPod module.
03-10-2009, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='812348' date='Mar 10 2009, 09:29 AM
A Dension 500 is also an option.
I'm using it in my '04 E60. It immitates an CD-changer and if your car already has the MP3 functionality enabled (ergo: you can play MP3-CD's), then you don't have to take a trip to the dealer.
Unfortunately, it is a bit pricier, but it has much more options (for example, a USB plug where you can plug in a pendrive of external harddrive) AND it charges your iPod/iPhone which the standard kit doesn't do without additional equipment.
I'm using it in my '04 E60. It immitates an CD-changer and if your car already has the MP3 functionality enabled (ergo: you can play MP3-CD's), then you don't have to take a trip to the dealer.
Unfortunately, it is a bit pricier, but it has much more options (for example, a USB plug where you can plug in a pendrive of external harddrive) AND it charges your iPod/iPhone which the standard kit doesn't do without additional equipment.
the standard bmw interface charges ipods,
just not 2nd gen touch's and iphones. everything before that charges fine and thats because apple decided to change to 5v standards.
03-10-2009, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by skunkd' post='812388' date='Mar 10 2009, 10:44 AM
the standard bmw interface charges ipods,
just not 2nd gen touch's and iphones. everything before that charges fine and thats because apple decided to change to 5v standards.
just not 2nd gen touch's and iphones. everything before that charges fine and thats because apple decided to change to 5v standards.
I have the first gen iPod touch and it charges fine in my car.
03-10-2009, 07:37 AM
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My Ride: '04 530d Executive, all options except sunroof and comfort seats
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Originally Posted by skunkd' post='812388' date='Mar 10 2009, 03:44 PM
the standard bmw interface charges ipods,
just not 2nd gen touch's and iphones. everything before that charges fine and thats because apple decided to change to 5v standards.
just not 2nd gen touch's and iphones. everything before that charges fine and thats because apple decided to change to 5v standards.
I'm using an iPhone, so i kinda need that extra charge.