Originally Posted by cgoman' post='395950

I had the CD Changer before and installed the MOST iPod adapter myself, but my current software didn't recognize it. My car is in the shop right now getting the latest PROGMAN/CIP upgrade because of other warranty-covered software-related issues (CD run-on, MP3 CDs won't play, etc.) and I'm HOPING that this update will also cause the car to recognize the iPod. I'll post the answer as soon as I get the car back.

When I take my car in I make sure NOT to mention to the Service Adviser that I have done any kind of DIY install on ANYTHING. I didn't even mention the iPod playback as one of my problems this time. They hate it when a customer comes in wanting them to fix something the customer installed while trying to save money at the dealership's expense. This is probably why the guy came back to you and was so hard-nosed about the 3-hr estimate. You and I both know that estimate is ludicrous, but they figure "the guy tried to stiff us and get a freebie upgrade, so now we're not going to give him any slack on the estimate."

Just my $0.02

Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='396323' date='Feb 27 2007, 12:04 PM

Totally agree with Wildcat. They will even get annoyed and will warn you not to do anything or to be "very careful" when changing/installing anything by yourself

Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='396404' date='Feb 27 2007, 04:06 PM

I've installed the iPod adapter plus I will be installing the Aux input soon. How should I approach the dealer about activating those? I have a good relationship with my SA but the labor rates they charge at this dealership are just out of this world.

Originally Posted by cgoman' post='396390

I coud do the same as Wildcat, but at the end, even if he get the software upgrade, he will have to ask them to activate the ipod interface.

Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='396404

It is my understanding that some dealers do it as a courtesy, others charge an hr or more for labor, also, Do you need a software update?

Originally Posted by Wildcat' post='396426' date='Feb 27 2007, 05:08 PM

The impression I've gotten from reading posts about this is that the programming is covered only if you have BMW do the install. Nice warranty, huh? <_<
I don't think that's the case (at least, I'm hoping it's not). There are cases where people have DIY'd the iPod adapter and it worked without reprogramming or activation (as long as they previously had the CD Changer). My bet is that car's ability to recognize the iPod is dependent on its PROGMAN version, and mine was just too old. Thankfully, I have some of the other software-related issues I mentioned earlier, and those ARE covered under warranty. So (crossed fingers), newer PROGRAM = iPod recognition. An added benefit of the warranty work that's being done anyway.

Originally Posted by cgoman' post='396433' date='Feb 27 2007, 05:25 PM

Those lucky ones who had their ipods working without software update had cd changers, our case, I believe, that we have cd changer prep, that even if we get the new PROGMAN, they need to activate the ipod interface, as per my SA.

Anyway, good luck