Fitting Aux Input Yourself....
03-29-2005, 05:22 AM
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Hi
Have found this forum very useful in figuring out how to connect my ipod to my BMW 525i. I've called my local BMW Dealer and its GBP?40 for the kit - but, GBP?134 extra for fitting.
It sounds like its just one cable that needs to be fitted - so I'm just curious if anyone has either fitted one themselves or knows how hard it would be to do so?
Thanks in advance for your help/advice.
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Donal
Have found this forum very useful in figuring out how to connect my ipod to my BMW 525i. I've called my local BMW Dealer and its GBP?40 for the kit - but, GBP?134 extra for fitting.
It sounds like its just one cable that needs to be fitted - so I'm just curious if anyone has either fitted one themselves or knows how hard it would be to do so?
Thanks in advance for your help/advice.
Regards,
Donal
03-29-2005, 05:38 AM
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I can't remember for sure but I think there's some programming that has to be done too so it's not a 100% DIY project. If I were you, I'd let the dealer handle everything to be safe...
03-29-2005, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Mar 29 2005, 02:38 PM
I can't remember for sure but I think there's some programming that has to be done too so it's not a 100% DIY project.? If I were you, I'd let the dealer handle everything to be safe...
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Let the dealer do it but remember to take your iPod along to test to make sure they've got the wires the correct way around. Some people on this forum have had AUX inputs not working because the BMW engineer didn't realise that in some earlier instructions there was a mistake in the positioning of the wires!!!
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Hi,
Just got my Aux Input done by my local BMW dealer, should there be anything on the iDrive menu? How can I test this out?
TIA!
Just got my Aux Input done by my local BMW dealer, should there be anything on the iDrive menu? How can I test this out?
TIA!
04-01-2005, 07:51 PM
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Please ignore above question... Just read the F.A.Q. section 
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OK, I'm back 
I didn't see any AUX option on my I-Drive screen :'( Do I need to plug-in the iPod in order to see it? Need to find the right cable to plug the iPod to the Aux Input, any advice?
I didn't see any AUX option on my I-Drive screen :'( Do I need to plug-in the iPod in order to see it? Need to find the right cable to plug the iPod to the Aux Input, any advice?
04-02-2005, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by freed0m' date='Apr 2 2005, 01:32 AM
OK, I'm back? ? I didn't see any AUX option on my I-Drive screen? :'(? Do I need to plug-in the iPod in order to see it? Need to find the right cable to plug the iPod to the Aux Input, any advice?
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I was afraid of that Thank you for the quick reply and explanation.
Thank you for the quick reply and explanation.