So confused about Ipod install please help
10-15-2008, 07:30 PM
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I have a 2005 545i non nav with cd changer and 1 slot cd in the dash. I can not play mp3 cds at all. I took my car to the dealer for a "flash/firmware" upgrade to correct some rough idle issues. I asked the sa to enable mp3 playback for me an he told me that he couldn't because I the sib that I gave him that I found on this site about enabling mp3 was for cars with nav. So I have decided to do the ipod install. The dealer wants 600 for (parts/labor) for the ipod install. I have read the tutorial on this site about how to do the ipod install yourself. It seems pretty self explanatory and easy. However since my car doesn't play mp3 cds, even if I do the install is there something else the dealer will have to do to make it work?
10-15-2008, 07:34 PM
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Yes, they'll need to enable iPod functionality.
The dealer is right, since you have a 2005 w/out nav you wont be able to play MP3 CDs iPod integration is different. it uses the CD Changer
The dealer is right, since you have a 2005 w/out nav you wont be able to play MP3 CDs iPod integration is different. it uses the CD Changer
10-15-2008, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='694406' date='Oct 15 2008, 11:34 PM
Yes, they'll need to enable iPod functionality.
The dealer is right, since you have a 2005 w/out nav you wont be able to play MP3 CDs iPod integration is different. it uses the CD Changer
The dealer is right, since you have a 2005 w/out nav you wont be able to play MP3 CDs iPod integration is different. it uses the CD Changer
So the basically quoted me 2.5 hours labor for the install. Any idea how much of that is the actual install and how much is the program or whatever they need to do to enable it?
10-15-2008, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 545insc' post='694411' date='Oct 16 2008, 07:38 AM
So the basically quoted me 2.5 hours labor for the install. Any idea how much of that is the actual install and how much is the program or whatever they need to do to enable it?
10-16-2008, 06:47 AM
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The non MP3 iPod install means that you need to control your playlists via the iPod itself. The iDrive will just display "Aux In", and play whatever it gets from the iPod. With the MP3 install, you can control the playlists/song selection through your iDrive and steering controls. The iDrive basically controls the iPod.
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Hey 545insc....I'm having my dealer install the Aux input and they told me they have to reprogram the software in order for it to be recognized. They also quoted me, from BMW of Manhattan that for the Ipod it'll be $650.
Question: If they reprogram the software and we install the ipod unit ourselves would that still work or do they have to reprogram it again after having installed the Aux input. I ask because this might be a cheaper alternative for us 545i owners as the unit for the Ipod is only like ~150 if I'm not mistaken. We could put that money towards rims
Question: If they reprogram the software and we install the ipod unit ourselves would that still work or do they have to reprogram it again after having installed the Aux input. I ask because this might be a cheaper alternative for us 545i owners as the unit for the Ipod is only like ~150 if I'm not mistaken. We could put that money towards rims
10-16-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Pistol_Pete' post='694814' date='Oct 16 2008, 11:22 AM
Hey 545insc....I'm having my dealer install the Aux input and they told me they have to reprogram the software in order for it to be recognized. They also quoted me, from BMW of Manhattan that for the Ipod it'll be $650.
Question: If they reprogram the software and we install the ipod unit ourselves would that still work or do they have to reprogram it again after having installed the Aux input. I ask because this might be a cheaper alternative for us 545i owners as the unit for the Ipod is only like ~150 if I'm not mistaken. We could put that money towards rims
Question: If they reprogram the software and we install the ipod unit ourselves would that still work or do they have to reprogram it again after having installed the Aux input. I ask because this might be a cheaper alternative for us 545i owners as the unit for the Ipod is only like ~150 if I'm not mistaken. We could put that money towards rims
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10-16-2008, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 545insc' post='694411' date='Oct 15 2008, 08:38 PM
So the basically quoted me 2.5 hours labor for the install. Any idea how much of that is the actual install and how much is the program or whatever they need to do to enable it?
hope that helps.
