What do I need for iPod integration?
05-19-2008, 03:36 AM
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I've got a UK-spec 2003 530i with a 6-disc CD changer and an AUX in port in the glovebox. I can also play MP3 CD's in the in-dash driver (where the satnav DVD goes).
What would I need and what would I need to do to get full iPod integration with song name displayed on the iDrive screen?
I've tried searching but couldn't find the answer.
What would I need and what would I need to do to get full iPod integration with song name displayed on the iDrive screen?
I've tried searching but couldn't find the answer.
05-19-2008, 04:10 AM
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BMW offers a retrofit kit that replaces the 6-disc changer in the glove box. Works well, I had it in installed in my Jan '04 build car. There are some limitations on the number of songs or playlists that can be accessed but I found it good trade off with the 6-disc changer. Now if the the 6-disc changer could play MP3 discs that would be a different story...
There are some third party systems as well but others will have to chime in on how/whether they works with the iDrive...
There are some third party systems as well but others will have to chime in on how/whether they works with the iDrive...
05-22-2008, 07:05 AM
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What is the part number for the kit? I've tried 3 different part numbers that I found on the internet with my dealer and he says none of them exist. The 3 numbers I used are:
65 41 0 403 655
65 11 0 403 651
65 41 0 415 655
Any idea what I need to ask my UK dealer for?
65 41 0 403 655
65 11 0 403 651
65 41 0 415 655
Any idea what I need to ask my UK dealer for?
05-23-2008, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by furtive' post='586080' date='May 22 2008, 04:05 PM
What is the part number for the kit? I've tried 3 different part numbers that I found on the internet with my dealer and he says none of them exist. The 3 numbers I used are:
65 41 0 403 655
65 11 0 403 651
65 41 0 415 655
Any idea what I need to ask my UK dealer for?
65 41 0 403 655
65 11 0 403 651
65 41 0 415 655
Any idea what I need to ask my UK dealer for?
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05-30-2008, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='583577' date='May 19 2008, 06:10 AM
BMW offers a retrofit kit that replaces the 6-disc changer in the glove box. Works well, I had it in installed in my Jan '04 build car. There are some limitations on the number of songs or playlists that can be accessed but I found it good trade off with the 6-disc changer. Now if the the 6-disc changer could play MP3 discs that would be a different story...
There are some third party systems as well but others will have to chime in on how/whether they works with the iDrive...
There are some third party systems as well but others will have to chime in on how/whether they works with the iDrive...
Does anyone know if BMW has a software/firmware fix such that the 500 songs per playlist limitation is no longer an issue? It is quite annoying.
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