Using Radio/CD without ignition
02-13-2006, 07:48 AM
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Just wondered if anyone knew how to enable the radio to work without the ignition on - for example if sitting in the car parked, I have to turn the iginition on to 'I' to use the radio/CD, whereas on a lot of other cars we've had, you can turn it on without ignition, and it will usually power off after an hour....
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02-13-2006, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by converted2bmw' post='239423' date='Feb 13 2006, 11:48 AM
Just wondered if anyone knew how to enable the radio to work without the ignition on - for example if sitting in the car parked, I have to turn the iginition on to 'I' to use the radio/CD, whereas on a lot of other cars we've had, you can turn it on without ignition, and it will usually power off after an hour....
I have the searched the forum but can't find anything
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02-13-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='239427' date='Feb 13 2006, 05:01 PM
have you tried pressing the radion button on? it worked on my e60 530 and works in my 550 without the key in the ignition...maybe US spec cars? 
02-13-2006, 09:59 AM
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I have to use the key to listen to radio. My is US spec car.
02-13-2006, 11:54 AM
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Mine works with out the key in the ignition too... its a UK car also so it cannot be country specific.
02-13-2006, 03:02 PM
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Mine works too. I've got a UK spec 530i. If you have the ignition on, take the key out, then press the "mute" button on the dash (the volume control), the radio goes on! 
02-13-2006, 07:44 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I think it was discussed... NAV cars need to use the key. I dont have NAV and I dont need the key in Position 2 for the radio to work... just push the power button and there it goes...
