is the software update worth it?

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Mar 13, 2010 | 07:05 AM

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nsudac

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Originally Posted by AngelEyes

by the way, do u think the ipod kit is worth it? howmuch did u pay ur dealer to do it for u?

I think the ipod kit needs an updated version of the software anyway

Mar 13, 2010 | 07:58 AM

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Bob525D

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my car was first registered on nov-2005, but its a facelift model .. i know not many cars are like that !
its not one of those cars with a key, it has the fob ...
by the way, do u think the ipod kit is worth it? howmuch did u pay ur dealer to do it for u?

I paid about £150 for the kit and i fitted it myself, otherwise the dealer wanted around £40 to fit. They updated the software for me for £80 to enable the kit. Having the Ipod in the car is definately worth it, i can access my entire collection through the iDrive.

My latest obsession is to get the Gateway 500 with the Bluetooth module, cant save enough £s to afford it just now but i will eventually do it.

Mar 13, 2010 | 01:48 PM

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AngelEyes

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i live in newcastle (not very far from scotland) so, in case one day u think of getting gateway 500, then u have a buyer here for ur current ipod interface

Mar 13, 2010 | 03:40 PM

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EBMCS03

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Originally Posted by AngelEyes

2006 525d msport pro nav 6 cd changer and slot for extra cd
i asked the dealer and he said that he never came across this case of allowing mp3 files to be played, and he ALSO SAID that some of you guys on e60 forum know better than himself !
so, he said he will update the software but he can't guarantee that it will allow that mp3 playing

Ya I think 2006 will work with the s/w update. let me see if i can locate the SIB

Mar 13, 2010 | 03:54 PM

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EBMCS03

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OK here it is... this should tell the dealer how to do it... look at attachment SI B65 30 05

The other two are for reference. Take this to the dealer and ask them again... they should be able to give you a definite answer now... I think these are for North American cars but I cant imagine they're THAT different...

Tags for myself for future searches: MP3 CD SIB compatibility playback reprogram software update

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