deeznutzzzz

I have an 04 bmw 545i build date is 11/03 with logic 7 with cd changer .... is there instruction list were i can load mp3 on a dvd-r to play on the car???? also i don't know if my my car is capable of playing mp3 ... how would i know?? are there special program to burn the cd/dvd..

vadim

Just put an mp3 CD or DVD and try it. If it doesn't work, then you'd need the car's software upgraded which can be done at the dealer.

deeznutzzzz

how much is the software update?

vadim

I don't know. You'd have to ask the dealer. I had mine done under warranty when I had the 530i.

deeznutzzzz

cool thanks for the reply...

ethan

Iif your car has navigation of any type (business or pro nav) then you'd have an on-dash dvd drive where you'll normally insert the navigation dvd-rom. If you car has the ability to play mp3 files then the on-dash drive without a doubt play them - but the cd changer will never play mp3 files!

With regards to burning software, if you have mp3 files already on your computer then you can just use any basic burner to create a "Data" DVD/CD and play that in your e60. You don't have to create any specific "mp3" CD/DVD. However, if your original tracks are in other format than mp3 then you'll require a program of some sort to convert those track to mp3 and then create the data CD/DVD.

If all fails, then what vadim said is your only option i.e. SW update to turn on mp3 playback.

Hope this helps!

deeznutzzzz

thanks for the great info... so i have a cd drive and a dvd drive on the dash... can i use both to play the mp3 cd/dvd???

Rudy

If the car's software has been updated and the disc is burned properly, you should be able to play .MP3 discs in either the single-CD slot or the DVD (navigation map disc) slot.

First, take a look at the following service bulletin (updated 7/2009) on the subject:
SI_B_65_30_05_MP3_CD_Playback_Not_Available_7_2009.pdf

From there, if you think your car can play the discs, create one using the directions in the following thread (read beyond the first post):
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=24018

From there, you can read all sorts of older threads on the subject...keep in mind that some of these threads are older and may not be entirely accurate:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=53185
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=51710
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=50209
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=48512
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=34656
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=22898

(there are more out there but I think you get the idea... )

bmx

I had it done last month at the dealer for $175

deeznutzzzz

I think I'll just go with the aux input for 150 and hook up my 32 gb iphone ... BTW when hooking up the iphone will it show the folders and names of the song?