mp3 in pre sept 05 build without nav
03-04-2006, 12:26 AM
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Can anyone confirm whether they can play mp3's in a pre sept 05 production US spec car without nav? if so how? just got a pm from a member and I can not find a definitive answer
03-04-2006, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='249632' date='Mar 4 2006, 04:26 AM
Can anyone confirm whether they can play mp3's in a pre sept 05 production US spec car without nav? if so how? just got a pm from a member and I can not find a definitive answer
Yes, it can.
Mine is 525Xi built on June 05.
without a nav.
03-04-2006, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by phototalk123' post='249681' date='Mar 4 2006, 08:48 AM
Yes, it can.
Mine is 525Xi built on June 05.
without a nav.
Mine is 525Xi built on June 05.
without a nav.
03-05-2006, 01:03 PM
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If you dont have NAV... As long as you have a MY06 car you can play MP3s. with the proper s/w update.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Attach...e=post&id=20337
651805.pdf
653805.pdf
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Attach...e=post&id=20337
651805.pdf
653805.pdf
03-07-2006, 12:36 PM
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I have a 05 545 with a june 05 build. The head unit is standard and I do not have nav. Could I get mp3's with the CIP upgrade and retrofit? Thanks.
I have a 05 545 with a june 05 build. The head unit is standard and I do not have nav. Could I get mp3's with the CIP upgrade and retrofit? Thanks.
03-07-2006, 04:53 PM
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I think I figured out some of the confusion
in 3/05 they started making 2006 525 and 530's - so they have mp3 playability
BUT in 6/05 they were still making 2005 545's without mp3
maybe?
in 3/05 they started making 2006 525 and 530's - so they have mp3 playability
BUT in 6/05 they were still making 2005 545's without mp3
maybe?
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Originally Posted by R. Edward' post='251309' date='Mar 7 2006, 01:36 PM
EBMC,
I have a 05 545 with a june 05 build. The head unit is standard and I do not have nav. Could I get mp3's with the CIP upgrade and retrofit? Thanks.
I have a 05 545 with a june 05 build. The head unit is standard and I do not have nav. Could I get mp3's with the CIP upgrade and retrofit? Thanks.
Oooo you're in a tricky situation... you have a 2005 545~ seems like the BMW Documents say you cant... but I know BMW went and switched over to Professional Radio during March 2005 on the E60s. And thats whats basically needed to play MP3s. Prof radio contains the Hard ware needed to decode mp3 files.
Even though BMW documents say only Model Year 2006s with M-ASK (basically those that dont have NAV) can play MP3s I dont see why they would put two different type of radios in the V8s and I6 engines between March and September. I would think they would just put the same radio into all cars to make it easier.
I dont know. But you have a chance. maybe someone here has a Post March 2005 built 545 and have gotten MP3s enabled...
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Well my SA gave me a call back today and said he read the service bulletin and scheduled me an appointment. I have a shot. I will let you know a week from tomorrow when I take the car in if my cd's hold 10 tacks or 100. Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by R. Edward' post='251413' date='Mar 7 2006, 06:53 PM
Well my SA gave me a call back today and said he read the service bulletin and scheduled me an appointment. I have a shot. I will let you know a week from tomorrow when I take the car in if my cd's hold 10 tacks or 100. Thanks for your help.
Ya please let us know... also if you can, can you find out if you have Professional Radio or Business Radio.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='251394' date='Mar 7 2006, 08:10 PM
Oooo you're in a tricky situation... you have a 2005 545~ seems like the BMW Documents say you cant... but I know BMW went and switched over to Professional Radio during March 2005 on the E60s. And thats whats basically needed to play MP3s. Prof radio contains the Hard ware needed to decode mp3 files.
Even though BMW documents say only Model Year 2006s with M-ASK (basically those that dont have NAV) can play MP3s I dont see why they would put two different type of radios in the V8s and I6 engines between March and September. I would think they would just put the same radio into all cars to make it easier.
I dont know. But you have a chance. maybe someone here has a Post March 2005 built 545 and have gotten MP3s enabled...
Even though BMW documents say only Model Year 2006s with M-ASK (basically those that dont have NAV) can play MP3s I dont see why they would put two different type of radios in the V8s and I6 engines between March and September. I would think they would just put the same radio into all cars to make it easier.
I dont know. But you have a chance. maybe someone here has a Post March 2005 built 545 and have gotten MP3s enabled...