Radio RDS?
12-22-2006, 11:02 AM
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I have a 2004 545i with Logic 7. The radio stations are identified by numbers only, with no call letters. The names of songs and artists do not appear anywhere on the screen and I have tried every menu to find an option for RDS. Can anyone help?
12-22-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tulsa545' post='370331' date='Dec 22 2006, 01:02 PM
I have a 2004 545i with Logic 7. The radio stations are identified by numbers only, with no call letters. The names of songs and artists do not appear anywhere on the screen and I have tried every menu to find an option for RDS. Can anyone help?
12-22-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='370361' date='Dec 22 2006, 04:06 PM
You'll need a CIP update... basically, it was disabled due to issues and re-enabled with a software update. You'll have to pay for the update if you don't have a good relation with your dealership. Since you have an 04, and you don't have RDS, I'd suggest you call your dealership up and request they put you in for MP3 update. Cobradav has posted, recently again, information regarding this information. I'm in a similar boat, and having it done next week. Best of luck.
12-22-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='370364' date='Dec 22 2006, 03:33 PM
Correct and good advice on the MP3 activation to get the software update. But Tulsa545, for us with the '04 545's, you have to have navigation to get the MP3 working. Nav and non-Nav equipped cars actually have a differrent radio and computer internally. Non-Nav before a certain date (can't recall exactly, do a search) cannot get MP3 working because of this hardware issue. Good luck. Funny enough, the software issues that initially led to the deactivation of the RDS feature was because of an imcompatibility with the Nav based hardware systems. I have had RDS from day one because I don't have NAV. Of course I'll never play MP3's either... :'(
Good call on that one the non-nav. I didn't even think to ask whether or not he had nav.
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My Ride: -2004 BMW 545i. Silver Grey Metalic. with Black Int.: Sport, Navigation, Cold Weather, Comfort Seats, Logic 7, Heated Rear Seats, MP3 Retrofit. (Production date: Jan 2004)
-2002 Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Seal Gray with Black Int. & Top: Tiptronic, Heated Seats, Bose Sound.
I just had the MP3 retrofit on my 04 545. It works better than I expected. Good Luck
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