bennicklen

Hi all

I'm new here and have read alot of the existing posts regarding ipod connections but it seems most people have sat nav/media pack in there cars, the car i'm getting doesn't and i'm wondering if this affects my options based on the idrive software available etc. Im not sure of the production week of my car but it is a 177bhp engine and has cd changer prep.

I am currently using the aux input but i want the selection functions on the steering wheel if possible

Any help would be really apreciated

Ben

snkpkp

if you have CDC (cd changer) then a software update and retrofit will make the BMW iPod adapter work. I do not have NAV-CCC, and my Single CD slot does not play MP3 CD but my iDrive does play iPod via the CDC emulator of BMW ipod interface.

bennicklen

Thanks for the reply, it doesn't have a cdc but form what i have read on the model spec it has preperation for one. Therefore i am guessing one of the IPOD adapters should connect straight in to the prepared cable where the cdc should be..........

Is this correct or am i way off the mark?

Thanks

Ben

snkpkp

you are correct, the CDC MOST Cable will go into the iPod Adapter and another cable will connect with your iPod in the dash. Buy the Unit, do the install on your own , its very easy, no need to open the dash as it says on the TIS, and just take it to the dealer for ipod most retrofit, they wont charge more than $100-$140

bennicklen

great! thanks very much snkpkp!

Ben