I have a 2004 525i E60 with an in dash CD player, and no AUX setting in radio. Will this still work on my car?
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If you have aux. In into your dash.. it will work. Even when installed into cd changer aux. Out... it can be installed. if so... will work!!!
831080
If you have the factory single-unit stereo/cd changer combo, it will still work. When you add this device, you use the "Aux" button (below the "CD" button), but the CD button functionality remains unchanged. On the other hand, if you have an external 3rd party changer that plugs into the same aux jack, you will have to choose one or the other.
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I don't have that problem, so I can't give you a definitive answer. I can say that mine has to be set on "CD" for it to play out the AUX cable. If you're doing that, perhaps a wiring issue is causing your problem.
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i wish i could be of more help but i am not sure .it all depends if your radio is set up for satellite radio . would ask bmw . they should know . hope this helps to at least get the correct answer .regards gh
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Depends on your radio. It should work, but like some one else answered, there is a chance that you may have to use the iPod to forward, skip, etc. songs. If the car stereo has an actual plug for the cables and not just an AUX in jack (like the headphone jack on the iPod), it should work using your car's pause/skip/stop/play, etc functions.
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Good Day. Yes, this will work with your head unit perfectly in the way that you want. Thank You
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this unit utilizes the external bmw cd changer connection in order to connect the iPod. I believe in the 2005 the cd changer is in the dash of the unit, therefore I do not think it will work. If you have an external CD changer from BMW this unit will work.
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It is solution of aux port. If you are missing aux input port in your car using this you can play your iPod or mobile songs on your car radio. I have Nissan 2006 . There is no aux input port is there so I bought this gadget ,now I can play my music play list on my car radio. No need to burn cd's .
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I can't do it in my car, not sure what model you have. I have an 06 Lexus. The only thing I can control by the stereo controls is the volume.
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Only if you want the Radio song title to show on the dash. An unnecessary detail in my opinion.But if this option is important to you, call your dealership and see if they can first. It may not be an option on an aftermarket radio.
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Hello John S. This is a good link for you Retrevo.com. Go to Manuals and Colby Manuals. This site offers free tech help. I don't have a car that has the aux plug in. I hope this helps. Take Care, Brent in No. Ariz.
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You may want to check with your local bmw dealer. Since it has the new plug style on the 5. It may not work. But since you have idrive, you may want to look under your passenger glove box, and see if there is a USB port, and if there is, you can actually download your ipod through that, and no need for it. . And as for your phone, you can Bluetooth your music through the system
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My factory radio had a CD player and this worked perfectly (2001 F150). There were two connections in my old radio but only 1 was re-used with this harness and everything works fine
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I returned my radio because it didn't work. Anyway, Connect your wires to the terminal block under your dash, (Consol). You should have one. Good luck.
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Yes its a standard AUX jack so just plug it into the output plug of the CD player and it will work.
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I believe you will need the kit. The AUX switch will not work. You need the head unit that emits the z-wave. Note: make sure you have a neutral wire at the switch. If you don't, no configuration will work.
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Andre is correct. You don't need this for a car. I would look into a GROM audio adapter and see if that will work. If you're really lucky you might have a cd changer port on the back of your stereo. If so you can use the GROM usb3 unit to pump the digital audio directly into your car stereo and let the DAC in your stereo decode it for you. I just installed one in my 2000 accord and it sounds great. Otherwise you could use an FM bypass unit but I don't really like those. You're probably best off with the aux or bluetooth you already have.