kokmister818

Hello this question may seem stupid to some but i drove into the dealer to have the ipod interface installed in my 2005 530i that has no nav,it has sat radio, a cd changer in the glove, and does not read mp3 cds they gave me a quote that was around 1300 $ does anyone know the cheapest way that i can get the ipod inteface and install it my self id realy apreciate it if someone can provide me a link to the part that i would need and a tutorial on how i can do it myself
id also appreciate it if anyone can give me info on how i can get the disk player to play mp3 cds.
thank you
k

Gene

have the dealer do a software update to enable your cd player to play mp3's...some say it's free..some will charge you..
once you've done that..you can purchase the ipod kit from member schulrog/aftermarketbulbshop.com:

http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/BMW-iP...bmw-ipodint.htm

***scroll down and he provides a link to the SIB which should allow you to get your mp3 programmed free of charge, along with other install guides

***just state you want to get mp3 compatibility, the minute you mention iPod they will quote you the for an iPod retrofit and not an mp3 reprogram


his DIY on how to do install it (20 pages, but read thru as member schulrog gives info thruout the thread answering various questions):

https://5series.net/forums/index.php...opic=59271&hl=


and to the forum

kokmister818

thx alot man dealers nowa days are trying to rip us all off big time thx for the quick response cant wait to be rocking my ipod in my car
and thx for the welcome
k

Gene

glad to help, hope it works out for you....update your profile with your location when you get the chance, helps members answer q's sometimes...as in your case, perhaps a member local to you can recc a better dealer/service department...


***you can always pm member schulrog if you have any other q's, you will need 5+ posts or be a member for 10 days to get your pm feature going tho....

kokmister818

ok so i drve into the dealer to get an upgrade on my idrive but they say it is impossible i need help what do u guys suggest i do i have a 2005 530i no nav, it has sat radio and a cdc in the dash i want the thing to play mp3 disks (dealer says its impossible) and i want an ipod connecter in the glove box i dont care if i loose my cdc please help this thing is pissing me OFF!!!!!!!! i told the dealer that it was possible others have done it he told me to ask for the software version.
please give me detailed instructions on what to do and what to tell the dealer
i really appreciate it.

PraiseTheLowered

its not impossible, tell them you want the ability to have your CDC play MP3 CD's thats the upgrade that you need

some got it done for free, my dealer charged me $200 to do it. Once you have it enabled to read MP3's you can buy the kit for $250 or so and simply install it yourself, its easy, one big plug and two small screws and its done

at the most you should be looking to spend $500 which is a far cry from what they quoted you

btw i have a 2005 530i with no nav, sat radio, and there was a CDC in my glovebox and i enjoy my ipod touch in my car everyday

PraiseTheLowered

here is the SIB that you can bring to the dealer so they know what to do but id find another dealer that isnt retarded honestly

http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/v/vspf...P3_Retrofit.pdf

kokmister818

would that also allow the cd player in the dash to read mp3 cds?

and can u give me the software version they used to upgrade ur idrive pls?

PraiseTheLowered

yes it would

http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/v/vspf...P3_Retrofit.pdf

kokmister818

thanx alot the info is much apprecitated these service guys are idiots.