My 06 530i Won't Play MP3's
08-20-2009, 08:28 PM
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Hey guys,
I just got my car this week and was surprised as it didn't play mp3's? I spent the last 2 days reading and searching and finally took it to the dealer. They told me that there was nothing they can do but it seemed like they did not know what to do. My car does not have the Navi and I am located in Canada.
Any advice is much appreciated.
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I just got my car this week and was surprised as it didn't play mp3's? I spent the last 2 days reading and searching and finally took it to the dealer. They told me that there was nothing they can do but it seemed like they did not know what to do. My car does not have the Navi and I am located in Canada.
Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks.
08-20-2009, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
1st of all, 
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Now, as for your mp3 situation, from what I know, all you do is go to the dealer and tell them to enable the mp3 feature. Is the car under warranty? There - I believe - is a service bulletin re mp3 playback (and you can also have them turn off your DRL while you're at it). GL
to the "club" Now, as for your mp3 situation, from what I know, all you do is go to the dealer and tell them to enable the mp3 feature. Is the car under warranty? There - I believe - is a service bulletin re mp3 playback (and you can also have them turn off your DRL while you're at it). GL
08-20-2009, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='984225' date='Aug 20 2009, 09:32 PM
1st of all, to the "club"
Now, as for your mp3 situation, from what I know, all you do is go to the dealer and tell them to enable the mp3 feature. Is the car under warranty? There - I believe - is a service bulletin re mp3 playback (and you can also have them turn off your DRL while you're at it). GL
to the "club" Now, as for your mp3 situation, from what I know, all you do is go to the dealer and tell them to enable the mp3 feature. Is the car under warranty? There - I believe - is a service bulletin re mp3 playback (and you can also have them turn off your DRL while you're at it). GL
08-20-2009, 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply. They said they are only able to retrofit mp3 if it had the Navi? I' am really confused.
The car has the 160,000/6 year warranty. Please elaborate on your insight. Thanks.
The car has the 160,000/6 year warranty. Please elaborate on your insight. Thanks.
08-20-2009, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by craxz' post='984234' date='Aug 21 2009, 12:40 AM
...They said they are only able to retrofit mp3 if it had the Navi...
08-21-2009, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sos' post='984340' date='Aug 21 2009, 05:25 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
I have a 2006 530i without NAV and it plays MP3 files just fine.
The drive is fussy about the media and burning method. I've used HP CD's with success. I burn the MP3 discs using Windows Media player on a medium speed setting. You just might have to play around with the settings or try different brands of media to see what works.
I presume that you've read this thread?
Burning an MP3
The drive is fussy about the media and burning method. I've used HP CD's with success. I burn the MP3 discs using Windows Media player on a medium speed setting. You just might have to play around with the settings or try different brands of media to see what works.
I presume that you've read this thread?
Burning an MP3
08-21-2009, 06:01 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
2007 E70 X5 3.0si
2001 E53 X5 3.0 (gone)
1997 E39 528i (gone)
My 2007 has no Nav and I can play MP3 files. There is a Service Bulletin about MP3 playback:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?act=at...st&id=81605
If you plan to install an iPod adapter that allows you to control iPod via iDrive, and you don't currently have a working CD changer installed,
you might want to consider getting the adapter installed first and then have the dealer enable MP3 and code it to recognize iPod adapter.
In my case it cost $130, and in the process I got the latest non-LCI iDrive software It took the dealer about 7 hours to reprogram my car.
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?act=at...st&id=81605
If you plan to install an iPod adapter that allows you to control iPod via iDrive, and you don't currently have a working CD changer installed,
you might want to consider getting the adapter installed first and then have the dealer enable MP3 and code it to recognize iPod adapter.
In my case it cost $130, and in the process I got the latest non-LCI iDrive software
It took the dealer about 7 hours to reprogram my car.
