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Old 10-19-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='346597' date='Oct 19 2006, 05:12 AM
You have AUX? If not, just pay to get this and they'll flash the software for ya. Plus the AUX input is very useful.
Thanks all for replying. I see flat tire warning sometimes but when I take it to them, I am unable to reproduce the issue. Hence, I thought I need to upgrade the software.

I don't have AUX? What does it mean exactly?

Thanks Again!
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AUX is AUXILIRY AUDIO INPUT, meaning you can hook up any music player using the ordinary earphones jack into the car and use the car's speakers system for sound. For example an iPod, you can plug your iPod into the AUX and the song will play on your car's speakers. its worth it.
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Hi,

Does anyone know how much it would cost to have the AUX input fitted to my car?

I'm in the UK by the way.

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Old 10-20-2006, 01:45 PM
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Hi Marc
I'm over here in the UK, Essex. Just picked up my 530d MSport and by bro's 535d M sport. I would have thought your 535d came with the aux port on the back of the centre arm rest.

I've got my 530d going in next week for s/w upgrade; told them that the current version was causing problems with mobile.

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Originally Posted by MarcsOnFire' post='347062' date='Oct 20 2006, 05:36 PM
Hi,

Does anyone know how much it would cost to have the AUX input fitted to my car?

I'm in the UK by the way.

Cheers

Marc
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Couple of points here:

There is as yet no cure for the CD continuing to spin despite what CIP SIBs say. A more recent SIB on the CD Drive itself clearly states BMW does not expect a fix until March 2007 so do not use that reason.

No method to determine your current level except by dealer. When you turn car in ask for copy of Measures Plan, and / or Final Report to be supplied with paperwork upon return to you.

As to the number of times your car or anything limits the number of times you can upgrade, there is no known limit. However, there are some programmable arrays that may have an individual limit. This is normally indicated on the Final Report.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='347266' date='Oct 20 2006, 06:39 PM
Couple of points here:

There is as yet no cure for the CD continuing to spin despite what CIP SIBs say. A more recent SIB on the CD Drive itself clearly states BMW does not expect a fix until March 2007 so do not use that reason.

No method to determine your current level except by dealer. When you turn car in ask for copy of Measures Plan, and / or Final Report to be supplied with paperwork upon return to you.

As to the number of times your car or anything limits the number of times you can upgrade, there is no known limit. However, there are some programmable arrays that may have an individual limit. This is normally indicated on the Final Report.
Great info..thanks.
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Originally Posted by frensham' post='347179' date='Oct 20 2006, 10:45 PM
Hi Marc
I'm over here in the UK, Essex. Just picked up my 530d MSport and by bro's 535d M sport. I would have thought your 535d came with the aux port on the back of the centre arm rest.

I've got my 530d going in next week for s/w upgrade; told them that the current version was causing problems with mobile.

Dave
No, my 535d was built about 2 weeks before the damn AUX became standard! Gutted! Anyone else had the AUX retrofitted and supply me with a ball park figure I'd be looking at?

How's your bro finding the 535??

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I got mine free from the dealer but paid 10 USD for programming at a different dealer! LOL!
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you guys are very lucky to have a upgrade I ask my dealer in HK and they say there is no upgrade even if I pay for it.
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