Latest MP3 Bad News in the U.S.
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I find it hard to believe that the cd players in our cars cannot play mp3s... even the $30 cd-rom player in my pc can play mp3s...
BMW just needs to write the software to do it (for example, if they wanted, they could add an equalizer to the standard audio system(US) )... its all done in software.
BMW just needs to write the software to do it (for example, if they wanted, they could add an equalizer to the standard audio system(US) )... its all done in software.
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I have a UK spec 525D with base radio/cd plus Cd Changer. The manual quite clearly states that the CD PLayer will play MP3 files - it even tells you to use the Frauhofer codec when recording MP3's as well as how the I-Drive screen will dsiplay MP3 files contained in directories/folders on the CD.
I assume your US manuals say the same thing?
How can BMW produce a manual like this which leads you to believe you have something and then tell you it isn't going to be provided.
Anyone tried Sale of Goods Act / Trading Standards Department here in the UK?
I assume your US manuals say the same thing?
How can BMW produce a manual like this which leads you to believe you have something and then tell you it isn't going to be provided.
Anyone tried Sale of Goods Act / Trading Standards Department here in the UK?
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Guys,
This is what I get from
http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model...=05&x=245&y=102
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 12/2003 65126945033 $1,362.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 65126940030 $1,362.00 Buy
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLERMP3 1 65126942520 $1,062.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126940031 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942521 $810.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 12/2003 65126945033 $1,362.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVIGATION 1 65126940032 $2,070.00 Buy
01 REPLACEM. M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVI 1 65126942522 $1,674.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942638 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942523 $810.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942638 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942523 $810.00 Buy
02 BUTTON 1 65126923294 $3.77 Buy
03 GUIDE 2 65126929837
04 FUSE 15A 1 61136917404 $0.43 Buy
05 FILLISTER HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREW ST4,2X16-U1- SW 2 07119903793 $0.18 Buy
As you can see, there are two versions of M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER. One is CD and the other is MP3. The one with CD has been ended. Therefore, those MY2004 E60 has hosed. No MP3. Period.
That sucks.
This is what I get from
http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model...=05&x=245&y=102
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 12/2003 65126945033 $1,362.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 65126940030 $1,362.00 Buy
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLERMP3 1 65126942520 $1,062.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126940031 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942521 $810.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3 1 12/2003 65126945033 $1,362.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVIGATION 1 65126940032 $2,070.00 Buy
01 REPLACEM. M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVI 1 65126942522 $1,674.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942638 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942523 $810.00 Buy
01 M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942638 ENDED
01 REPLACEMENT M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD 1 65126942523 $810.00 Buy
02 BUTTON 1 65126923294 $3.77 Buy
03 GUIDE 2 65126929837
04 FUSE 15A 1 61136917404 $0.43 Buy
05 FILLISTER HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREW ST4,2X16-U1- SW 2 07119903793 $0.18 Buy
As you can see, there are two versions of M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER. One is CD and the other is MP3. The one with CD has been ended. Therefore, those MY2004 E60 has hosed. No MP3. Period.
That sucks.
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HMMMM. So I wonder what would happen if something happened to an 04 CD-player. I guess they would have to replace it with the one that supports MP3. Interesting!!
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Originally Posted by Bedford530i' date='Oct 8 2004, 07:45 AM
I find it hard to believe that the cd players in our cars cannot play mp3s... even the $30 cd-rom player in my pc can play mp3s...
BMW just needs to write the software to do it (for example, if they wanted, they could add an equalizer to the standard audio system(US) )... its all done in software.
BMW just needs to write the software to do it (for example, if they wanted, they could add an equalizer to the standard audio system(US) )... its all done in software.
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Originally Posted by BILLYBOB' date='Oct 8 2004, 12:19 AM
Dealer just installed v13.2, all minor problems resolved.? New issue resulting from v13.2, as reported by others -- no RDS, and I can live without in the U.S., where RDS is barely supported by radio stations in most areas.
MAJOR BAD NEWS:? Upon my inquiry, my dealer in Indianapolis received an email reply that MP3 capability will NEVER be available on cars that came without it.? Supposedly, there will come a day when newly-delivered e60's have MP3 capability, but there will be NO RETROFIT.? I think this absolutely sucks -- has anyone else been told the same?? Has my dealer been given the latest info from BMWNA, or has he been given a line of crap to avoid a future software upgrade?
Opinions, please.
MAJOR BAD NEWS:? Upon my inquiry, my dealer in Indianapolis received an email reply that MP3 capability will NEVER be available on cars that came without it.? Supposedly, there will come a day when newly-delivered e60's have MP3 capability, but there will be NO RETROFIT.? I think this absolutely sucks -- has anyone else been told the same?? Has my dealer been given the latest info from BMWNA, or has he been given a line of crap to avoid a future software upgrade?
Opinions, please.
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Oct 8 2004, 09:34 PM
[quote name='BILLYBOB' date='Oct 8 2004, 12:19 AM']Dealer just installed v13.2, all minor problems resolved.? New issue resulting from v13.2, as reported by others -- no RDS, and I can live without in the U.S., where RDS is barely supported by radio stations in most areas.
MAJOR BAD NEWS:? Upon my inquiry, my dealer in Indianapolis received an email reply that MP3 capability will NEVER be available on cars that came without it.? Supposedly, there will come a day when newly-delivered e60's have MP3 capability, but there will be NO RETROFIT.? I think this absolutely sucks -- has anyone else been told the same?? Has my dealer been given the latest info from BMWNA, or has he been given a line of crap to avoid a future software upgrade?
Opinions, please.
MAJOR BAD NEWS:? Upon my inquiry, my dealer in Indianapolis received an email reply that MP3 capability will NEVER be available on cars that came without it.? Supposedly, there will come a day when newly-delivered e60's have MP3 capability, but there will be NO RETROFIT.? I think this absolutely sucks -- has anyone else been told the same?? Has my dealer been given the latest info from BMWNA, or has he been given a line of crap to avoid a future software upgrade?
Opinions, please.
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Hi I have a pretty new E60 (build august 2004) and according to the manual it should play MP3 cd's. I tried it, however did not succeed. The manual states that you should use the frauenhofer MP3 codec and I did, but something is still wrong.