Ipod Model Year Compatability Confusion
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Arrrggghhh! 
I am reaching out to fellow E60'ers for help...
My 3/05 build date 545i was upgraded to Progman 23 today. Dealer claims MP3 option was selected.
I installed the Ipod Adaptor this evening, and it does not work! I get the BMW logo screen on the Ipod, but the CD1, CD2, etc. are not selectable (greyed out). Ipod is a Nano with s/w version 1.2.
I re-installed the CD changer and it still works, so that seems to rule out any problem with the fiber optic wiring in the car.
Thoughts about what the problem could be? Suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks!
I am reaching out to fellow E60'ers for help...
My 3/05 build date 545i was upgraded to Progman 23 today. Dealer claims MP3 option was selected.
I installed the Ipod Adaptor this evening, and it does not work! I get the BMW logo screen on the Ipod, but the CD1, CD2, etc. are not selectable (greyed out). Ipod is a Nano with s/w version 1.2.
I re-installed the CD changer and it still works, so that seems to rule out any problem with the fiber optic wiring in the car.
Thoughts about what the problem could be? Suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Cabrio330' post='345602' date='Oct 16 2006, 08:23 PM
Arrrggghhh!
I am reaching out to fellow E60'ers for help...
My 3/05 build date 545i was upgraded to Progman 23 today. Dealer claims MP3 option was selected.
I am reaching out to fellow E60'ers for help...
My 3/05 build date 545i was upgraded to Progman 23 today. Dealer claims MP3 option was selected.
Are you sure the two MOST cables are in the right slots? Either that or it could be an issue with the build date. 
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Originally Posted by ademitt' post='345494' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:57 PM
In my discussions with BMWNA, I was specifically told that it was for the pre 03/05 builds. I specifically asked the fellow from BMW what was going to happen to the early build cars (as my car at the time was affected). That's when he passed on the information regarding the software update being required for the early builds.
A bit of background regarding the install in my May 05 production E61. The day they originally started my install, the dealerhsip only had 22.XX. They were unable to complete any programming as MP3 playback was not an available on my car during porgramming (due to build date I assume). They connected and activated a 6 cd changer and then plugged in the ipod adapter thinking that once the 6 cd changer was in place, you could swap it out for the ipod interface. it did not work and we decided to wait for 23.0 to be released.
Tried again a few days later using 23 and reinstalling the build sheet for the car from scratch (setting the vehicle back to factory status to delete the 6 cd changer installation attempt) then followed by a full update to 23. At that time, an option came up on the programming interface that gave the tech an option to enable MP3 for ipod interface. Enabled the interface and everything worked perfectly.
A bit of background regarding the install in my May 05 production E61. The day they originally started my install, the dealerhsip only had 22.XX. They were unable to complete any programming as MP3 playback was not an available on my car during porgramming (due to build date I assume). They connected and activated a 6 cd changer and then plugged in the ipod adapter thinking that once the 6 cd changer was in place, you could swap it out for the ipod interface. it did not work and we decided to wait for 23.0 to be released.
Tried again a few days later using 23 and reinstalling the build sheet for the car from scratch (setting the vehicle back to factory status to delete the 6 cd changer installation attempt) then followed by a full update to 23. At that time, an option came up on the programming interface that gave the tech an option to enable MP3 for ipod interface. Enabled the interface and everything worked perfectly.
I will let them spend thier timing figuring out what they should know.
I should get the Ipod interface at the end of the week. I am traveling next week, so not sure when I will have an answer.
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Just checked with BMW directly and as was previously mentioned, the Ipod interface does not work with pre - Sept 05 builds.
BTW, there is a technical glitch with the new Ipod interface and they are currently on hold.
BTW, there is a technical glitch with the new Ipod interface and they are currently on hold.
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='346397' date='Oct 18 2006, 04:09 PM
Just checked with BMW directly and as was previously mentioned, the Ipod interface does not work with pre - Sept 05 builds.
BTW, there is a technical glitch with the new Ipod interface and they are currently on hold.
BTW, there is a technical glitch with the new Ipod interface and they are currently on hold.
Interestting, mine is an early May 05 building and it works fine after updating to progman 23.
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