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Old 09-04-2006, 05:53 AM
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After about two days of trying, the local BMW service gave up. He didn't know how to install the new ipod interface. He has already updated to the latest iDrive version, but still couldn't see the iPod. So he re-connected the 6-cd changer.
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Originally Posted by deandona' post='330631' date='Sep 4 2006, 08:53 AM
After about two days of trying, the local BMW service gave up. He didn't know how to install the new ipod interface. He has already updated to the latest iDrive version, but still couldn't see the iPod. So he re-connected the 6-cd changer.
what city is this in, I am getting mine doen this week here in CHicago and my dealer has never installed one either???
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Dealer did not read the instruction before installation
There is no iPod menu in i-Drive. Only CD changer menu is used for iPod control.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='330693' date='Sep 4 2006, 10:04 AM
Dealer did not read the instruction before installation
There is no iPod menu in i-Drive. Only CD changer menu is used for iPod control.

Dont need to read... just watch the videos online.

http://ipodyourbmw.com/

watch the video...
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Dealer employees don't have luxury to go online like us
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='330717' date='Sep 4 2006, 10:54 AM
Dealer employees don't have luxury to go online like us

Hahhahahha Thats true... they need to read the texts...
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Bit dissapointed with the idrive and screen integration. Looks like a backward step from the MP3 playlist and track info I get from the single CD slot and an MP3 CD.
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Originally Posted by deandona' post='330631' date='Sep 4 2006, 02:53 PM
After about two days of trying, the local BMW service gave up. He didn't know how to install the new ipod interface. He has already updated to the latest iDrive version, but still couldn't see the iPod. So he re-connected the 6-cd changer.

???

I thought the 2007 e60 came already equipped with the connection behind the center console? If not what?s little input plug in the back of the center console between the two cigarette lighters do?
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Originally Posted by laet' post='330768' date='Sep 4 2006, 12:37 PM
???

I thought the 2007 e60 came already equipped with the connection behind the center console? If not what?s little input plug in the back of the center console between the two cigarette lighters do?
That's just the AUX input, not the fully integrated kit.


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