Gary from Newport and ipod install
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I am thinking about getting the ipod kit for my 05 545 from Gary at Newport. I have 2 questions.
1. Has everybody had good experiences with him?
2. I am going to do the actual install my self. I know the dealer will have to do the programming. How much should that cost and are there any know issues if I do the install and just have them do the programming? I don't think its worth the 300 for for them to do the install but I could be wrong. Any insight welcomed.
1. Has everybody had good experiences with him?
2. I am going to do the actual install my self. I know the dealer will have to do the programming. How much should that cost and are there any know issues if I do the install and just have them do the programming? I don't think its worth the 300 for for them to do the install but I could be wrong. Any insight welcomed.
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I've only ordered parts from Garry. He's their Parts Manager, so I can't speak specifically to their Service Dept. Someone else runs that group, so regardless of the service feedback, Garry is great! You should definitely order the part from him. 
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='711149' date='Nov 3 2008, 01:18 PM
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Garry is the man when it comes to parts . I've ordered an ipod connector along with many other parts from him. He is always extremely helpful. Install is straight forward as long as you have the pre-wiring for the cd changer. Check the DIY for the ipod install - it should be floating around. For install and update the dealer charged my buddy $300. Good luck!
. I've ordered an ipod connector along with many other parts from him. He is always extremely helpful. Install is straight forward as long as you have the pre-wiring for the cd changer. Check the DIY for the ipod install - it should be floating around. For install and update the dealer charged my buddy $300. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by bajanbanker' post='711272' date='Nov 3 2008, 05:43 PM
Garry is the man when it comes to parts . I've ordered an ipod connector along with many other parts from him. He is always extremely helpful. Install is straight forward as long as you have the pre-wiring for the cd changer. Check the DIY for the ipod install - it should be floating around. For install and update the dealer charged my buddy $300. Good luck!
. I've ordered an ipod connector along with many other parts from him. He is always extremely helpful. Install is straight forward as long as you have the pre-wiring for the cd changer. Check the DIY for the ipod install - it should be floating around. For install and update the dealer charged my buddy $300. Good luck!How's it going? Did you get your iPod adapter from him, and have a Dealer install it, or did you install it yourself?
I hope everything is going well for you.
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1. The best...
2. Try this DIY http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 to see if you can get by otherwise my dealer ask for $105 to enable it...
GL!
2. Try this DIY http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59271 to see if you can get by otherwise my dealer ask for $105 to enable it...
GL!
Originally Posted by 545insc' post='711141' date='Nov 3 2008, 02:15 PM
I am thinking about getting the ipod kit for my 05 545 from Gary at Newport. I have 2 questions.
1. Has everybody had good experiences with him?
2. I am going to do the actual install my self. I know the dealer will have to do the programming. How much should that cost and are there any know issues if I do the install and just have them do the programming? I don't think its worth the 300 for for them to do the install but I could be wrong. Any insight welcomed.
1. Has everybody had good experiences with him?
2. I am going to do the actual install my self. I know the dealer will have to do the programming. How much should that cost and are there any know issues if I do the install and just have them do the programming? I don't think its worth the 300 for for them to do the install but I could be wrong. Any insight welcomed.
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I got my ipod interface from Garry and installed it myself. I did provide the SIB to my dealer to get the programming for free, but my ipod interface still didnt work so I ended up paying the dealer about $125 for the programming. Took an hour or two. Install is a cinch...save ur money.
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1. garry is great. no problems whatsoever.
2. do a search. a lot of people, including myself, have the dension gateway 500 because of the better interface and more potential.
both are easy to install.
good luck,
will
2. do a search. a lot of people, including myself, have the dension gateway 500 because of the better interface and more potential.
both are easy to install.
good luck,
will
