thread 1001: iPod solution without programming | hardwire solution?
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Sorry for making this thread... I know there are quite few on this forum, but all relates to taking it to BMW and having to add AUX option to my iDrive
I dont have a CD changer... I have Nav-pro
I dont want to take my to get reprogrmmed...
beside FM transmitter, what other option do I really have... hardwire solution of any sort?
I dont have a CD changer... I have Nav-pro
I dont want to take my to get reprogrmmed...
beside FM transmitter, what other option do I really have... hardwire solution of any sort?
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I hate to be a dick, but as you said, there are numerous threads on this. Read up, they're there for a reason.
But to make it short for you, you can go the Denison route.
Not sure if I should infer, but I assume you don't want to take it to dealer for cost reason. If that's the case, Denison is probably not your route either.
But to make it short for you, you can go the Denison route.
Not sure if I should infer, but I assume you don't want to take it to dealer for cost reason. If that's the case, Denison is probably not your route either.
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plus he said it didn't have a CDC, so the Dension wouldn't work too.
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It's not really expensive at all to get an Aux input put in, I paid $60 for the input and install and coding can run you around $100 at an indy shop. You can't control it with the iDrive, but I didn't care 
No solution will be that cost effective, period.
No solution will be that cost effective, period.
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There is also a thread to have a installed aux working when the mute is on. I think there was a post on it this month. Bruce made some comments on it and offered solutions to the existing issues
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AUX on when mute is on is a little 
ghetto? Sorry, just my opinion. I'd go with the option pjinca suggested
@Achtung: I do think it was a very innovative and imaginative way to do it, btw - I'm not knocking you. I just like things to be as "clean", or OE as possible in my car - I'm not rich enough to mess it up.
Coincidentally, who knows if I need all of these parts to successfully retrofit an iPod kit? I don't have CDC/CDC prep, but I've got a guy who can program.
Do I need all these? If yes, I guess I might as well get the Dension...
ghetto? Sorry, just my opinion. I'd go with the option pjinca suggested @Achtung: I do think it was a very innovative and imaginative way to do it, btw - I'm not knocking you. I just like things to be as "clean", or OE as possible in my car - I'm not rich enough to mess it up.
Coincidentally, who knows if I need all of these parts to successfully retrofit an iPod kit? I don't have CDC/CDC prep, but I've got a guy who can program.
Do I need all these? If yes, I guess I might as well get the Dension...
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Coincidentally, who knows if I need all of these parts to successfully retrofit an iPod kit? I don't have CDC/CDC prep, but I've got a guy who can program.
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Do I need all these? If yes, I guess I might as well get the Dension...
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Do I need all these? If yes, I guess I might as well get the Dension...
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But as a factory option they are already there assembling the car vs. a dealer opening it up and doing it after the fact.
I got quote for $800 for a Ipod intergeneration unit at Buena Park.
