turbogate

I bought the exact same unit from the same place and I have a similar type of navtv unit as the one being offered on this thread, so to answer your question, yes it will work.

You can even compliment your system with this digital TV tuner which I did.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18018_...+PLTVATSC1.html

Nowaways, I don't mind taking wifey to the store and waiting for her in the car

kgmccarthy

That's a great idea. How is the reception while the car is moving? (not that you watch TV while driving )

deeznutzzzz

good find bro i just off the phone with a couple of dealers here in nor cal saying it would cost me 400 just to install the aux input.... so if this work and the hdtv receiver mentioned and dvd player above ... im ready to get all 3( full camera kit , hdtv receiver and dvd player ... so mentholguy is it possible if so.... im ready for the install with cash ready anytime...

EuroCarFan

Which dealers did you call? I got mine done for $150 or so. I remember they tried to charge me more but I told them I learned from this forum that the part itself is like $75 and programming time is only like half an hour so they charged me $150. I can call my SA at Stevens Creek BMW for you if you want.

Or perhaps they think you're talking about the full iPod integration which they do charge abour $300 for labors to install/program.

deeznutzzzz

true... cuzz the person said so u want to hook up the your ipod right ....i was like no just want aux input installed..... he said ok so u can hook up your ipod please hold...... gave me the price.... i called steven creek, mountain view and concord and all of them said the same thing....

but i was thinking do i still need to install the aux input at the dealer for those mentioned above to work???? if so can u call your sa and ask how i should go about asking about installing the aux input and not a ipod intergration...thanks man good lookin out...

NC916

Hmmm what if the car already have ipod, would they dealer still be able to add the aux plug because i have an 05 530 non navi, so would it work because you only listed 08 and 09 models thanks.

mentholguy

What did you mean you already have ipod?
Can you control and/or play your ipod via idrive and/or through your stock stereo system?
And interface kit will work with ~2008 (1st gen iDrive) and 2009~ (2nd gen iDrive), not just 2008 and 2009

r9ndy

He is referring to this ipod installation: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...iber+optic+ipod

Yes it is controllable via idrive. I believe it uses the fiber optic cable plus a power source

mentholguy

Yes my interface kit has RCA output as well,

BTW, I have both ~2008 and 2009~ PnP Interface kit and Back up camera in stock now
And looking for one more local volunteer for PnP kit installation

NC916

well I bought my car preowned and it already has the iPod plug installed I can change music an all thru the button on the idrive iguess if the 05 has it. It plays through stock stero system