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.

 

RDS is back after 13.2 upgarde but only if you have M-ASK computer(meaning not navigation) for some reason if you have CCC(navigation) you lose RDS

 

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?

 

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.

 

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!!

 

My prediction is that this will happen numerous times!!!

 

i think they intended to do it this way. then people will get their overpriced cd changer .

 

I am about to order a 530iA. Salesman is checking into iPod compatability for MY05. Months ago someone on this forum posted indicating availability in May, '05. If I learn different this weekend, I'll let you know. The first MY05 e60 on the lot here did not indicate iPod on sticker, so I'm not getting my hopes up, but definitely want to be able to add it.

 

I am about to order a 530iA. Salesman is checking into iPod compatability for MY05. Months ago someone on this forum posted indicating availability in May, '05. If I learn different this weekend, I'll let you know. The first MY05 e60 on the lot here did not indicate iPod on sticker, so I'm not getting my hopes up, but definitely want to be able to add it.
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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.