Upgrade Stereo to accept mp3 CD's ?
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I assume you don't have NAV and you are in the US, then you are one of the unlucky that ended up with "business" M-Ask unit instead of "Professional". The only way to do it is to replace your M-Ask unit and even that might not do it.
You would need to switch your CD unit (M-Ask) to the following part: 65126942520
But the reason why I say that even this might not do it, is because of the following note: ATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL 03/2005. (See below)
The unit you have is probably: 65126942521
Good luck.
No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD
S663A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3165126940030ENDEDATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL
03/2005.01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3165126942520$1,372.68ATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL
03/2005.FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP = NO
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=NO
S676A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126940031ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942521$1,093.68FOR VEHICLES WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS
S606A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVIGATION165126940032ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVI165126942522$2,181.78FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM = NO
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=YES
S676A=NO 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942638ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942523$1,093.68FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP = NO
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM = NO
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=NO
S676A=NO 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942638ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942523$1,093.6802BUTTON165126923294$5.8003 GUIDE265126929837$0.5604FUSE MINI, BLUE15A161136917404$0.6705FILLISTER HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREWST4,2X16-U1- SW207119903793$0.30
You would need to switch your CD unit (M-Ask) to the following part: 65126942520
But the reason why I say that even this might not do it, is because of the following note: ATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL 03/2005. (See below)
The unit you have is probably: 65126942521
Good luck.
No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD
S663A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3165126940030ENDEDATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL
03/2005.01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER MP3165126942520$1,372.68ATTENTION: NOT MP3-COMPATIBLE UNTIL
03/2005.FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP = NO
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=NO
S676A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126940031ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942521$1,093.68FOR VEHICLES WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS
S606A=YES 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVIGATION165126940032ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER NAVI165126942522$2,181.78FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM = NO
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=YES
S676A=NO 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942638ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942523$1,093.68FOR VEHICLES WITH
RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL CD = NO
AND
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUSINESS = NO
AND
HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL DSP = NO
AND
HIFI SPEAKER SYSTEM = NO
S663A=NO
S606A=NO
S677A=NO
S676A=NO 01M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942638ENDED01RMFD-M-AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER CD165126942523$1,093.6802BUTTON165126923294$5.8003 GUIDE265126929837$0.5604FUSE MINI, BLUE15A161136917404$0.6705FILLISTER HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREWST4,2X16-U1- SW207119903793$0.30
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Can someone help me too?
Noted the dates 03/05 for mp3 compatability. I have a sept 04 530d with prof radio, cd changer and prof nav in the UK. Recently had my software upgraded due to cd player probs and rear doors not locking - upgraded 26.1.7. The dealer informs me I cannot get mp3 to play in my car without a hardware upgrade. Is this correct or do I need to push them on the matter?
Cheers
moogiechompy
Noted the dates 03/05 for mp3 compatability. I have a sept 04 530d with prof radio, cd changer and prof nav in the UK. Recently had my software upgraded due to cd player probs and rear doors not locking - upgraded 26.1.7. The dealer informs me I cannot get mp3 to play in my car without a hardware upgrade. Is this correct or do I need to push them on the matter?
Cheers
moogiechompy
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Hi guys,
I'm a new E60 owner.
I heard stories of people with the business unit and mp3 support. Is this possible?
I'm a new E60 owner.
I heard stories of people with the business unit and mp3 support. Is this possible?
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Originally Posted by kekkos' post='385755' date='Jan 31 2007, 12:32 PM
Hi guys,
I'm a new E60 owner.
I heard stories of people with the business unit and mp3 support. Is this possible?![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I'm a new E60 owner.
I heard stories of people with the business unit and mp3 support. Is this possible?
![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Unfortunatley I haven't seen any rock solid answers if it's possible or not
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However, I've spoken to my local BMW electrical expert and he THINKS it is possible! He THINKS there is just a software activation. The CD module SHOULD be the same.
But, as said I'm not sure and I haven't heard of anyone having done this either.
It is very important though. If it's true then I will ditch the USB i/f - If not, I'll add it to my list of opts.
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Originally Posted by Scandic24' post='385767' date='Jan 31 2007, 12:19 PM
This has been much debated in Swe forums.
Unfortunatley I haven't seen any rock solid answers if it's possible or not
However, I've spoken to my local BMW electrical expert and he THINKS it is possible! He THINKS there is just a software activation. The CD module SHOULD be the same.
But, as said I'm not sure and I haven't heard of anyone having done this either.
It is very important though. If it's true then I will ditch the USB i/f - If not, I'll add it to my list of opts.
Unfortunatley I haven't seen any rock solid answers if it's possible or not
![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
However, I've spoken to my local BMW electrical expert and he THINKS it is possible! He THINKS there is just a software activation. The CD module SHOULD be the same.
But, as said I'm not sure and I haven't heard of anyone having done this either.
It is very important though. If it's true then I will ditch the USB i/f - If not, I'll add it to my list of opts.
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I'm driving a car built 2004 just had her down to delaer no probs MP3 is just a software upgrade away........ i'll keep you posted
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