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10-17-2006, 10:08 AM
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Just about to finalize a deal on an 07 530i Silver Gray/Black Leather. If I want to use my ipod but don't care about it displaying on the i-drive screen is there an aux jack I can just plug it into or do I need this ipod interface that there seems to be so much discussion about?
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10-17-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by chris.y' post='345903' date='Oct 17 2006, 01:12 PM
There's an aux jack on the back of the center console (weird location). You'll need the iPod adapter kit if you want something more integrated.
Thanks for the response, have you tried this? If so just wondering how it sounded.
Looks like we have similiar tastes in vehicles, how do you like it?
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Originally Posted by britus05' post='345902' date='Oct 17 2006, 01:08 PM
Just about to finalize a deal on an 07 530i Silver Gray/Black Leather. If I want to use my ipod but don't care about it displaying on the i-drive screen is there an aux jack I can just plug it into or do I need this ipod interface that there seems to be so much discussion about?
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10-17-2006, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='345918' date='Oct 17 2006, 03:18 PM
If you go the aux input direction, you should get the adaptor that plugs into the bottom of the ipod and has the aux jack and the power supply inputs that attach to the car. That way you get the line signal from the ipod (better that the jack on top) and you are continually charging the ipod.
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='345918' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:18 PM
If you go the aux input direction, you should get the adaptor that plugs into the bottom of the ipod and has the aux jack and the power supply inputs that attach to the car. That way you get the line signal from the ipod (better that the jack on top) and you are continually charging the ipod.
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Originally Posted by britus05' post='345902' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:08 PM
Just about to finalize a deal on an 07 530i Silver Gray/Black Leather. If I want to use my ipod but don't care about it displaying on the i-drive screen is there an aux jack I can just plug it into or do I need this ipod interface that there seems to be so much discussion about?
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Originally Posted by britus05' post='345923' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:24 PM
THanks for your response, do you have any idea where I can order that from?
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Originally Posted by britus05' post='345923' date='Oct 17 2006, 03:24 PM
THanks for your response, do you have any idea where I can order that from?
Aux iPod Connector
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Originally Posted by britus05' post='345923' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:24 PM
THanks for your response, do you have any idea where I can order that from?
Here is the post from the DIY section. This is from "stream" and includes installing the aux input which you dont need to do. But the Monster cable part you need to accomplish the 12 volt and the aux connection all from the bottom of the ipod. I would cut off the cigarette lighter input if i were doing this, and just solder the wires, but what he did works too.
Good Luck.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...l=ipod+hardwire