QUICK QUESTION ABOUT MY MP3 CAPABILITIES
10-28-2008, 10:57 AM
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Currently i have a 2005 530i Sport Package and I really want the CD player to read MP3's. Do I have to change the whole CD player or is there something i can buy to make that happen. Thanks in advance!
10-28-2008, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jashy247' post='705580' date='Oct 28 2008, 08:57 PM
Currently i have a 2005 530i Sport Package and I really want the CD player to read MP3's. Do I have to change the whole CD player or is there something i can buy to make that happen. Thanks in advance!
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
10-28-2008, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='705594' date='Oct 28 2008, 03:08 PM
If you have Navi, you also have Mp3 capability in the center console unit, otherwise you have to replace the unit.
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
I thought installing aux-cable cost alot. Am I wrong?
I really need aux cable but I am afraid about the costs.
Please let us know if you have the cheapest way.
10-28-2008, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='705594' date='Oct 28 2008, 03:08 PM
If you have Navi, you also have Mp3 capability in the center console unit, otherwise you have to replace the unit.
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
10-28-2008, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='705594' date='Oct 28 2008, 12:08 PM
If you have Navi, you also have Mp3 capability in the center console unit, otherwise you have to replace the unit.
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
Why don't you retrofit the Aux-Input for cheap and play mp3s from there with any Mp3 stick?
10-29-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jashy247' post='705786' date='Oct 29 2008, 12:43 AM
thats actually not a bad deal at all..Can i still display the song titles on my idrive screen..BTW what are those red objects near your front bumper..those look awesome!
After retrofitting there will be an Aux-In selection in Idrive menu that transfers the audio signal of the Mp3 stick to the stereo amplifier.
Thanks! its the Msport air ducts painted in red.
10-29-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='706174' date='Oct 29 2008, 06:56 AM
Same here. No nav. But MP3 capable. Build date, March 07.
This was also true on my previous E60. Build date, September, 04.
This was also true on my previous E60. Build date, September, 04.
Not 100% sure, but I think on 04-05 US/EU models there was not available that option (mp3 capability without having radio professional which was available only with Nav equipped cars)