IPOD & Bluetooth for BMWs

[ferd]

ok got the ipod interface working with a e90 without idrive today... see the picture, song titles and playlist are selectable from original radio! steering wheel control to control change tracks on your ipod too

next up, e60 idrive install pics coming up.... stay tuned!

[BeemerX]

Any updates on the bluetooth solutions available ? Am looking to install one in my E60 Lci. Thks

[haywire]

Originally Posted by ferd

ok got the ipod interface working with a e90 without idrive today... see the picture, song titles and playlist are selectable from original radio! steering wheel control to control change tracks on your ipod too

next up, e60 idrive install pics coming up.... stay tuned!

Hi ferd,

can this charge the ipod while playing? i'm using iphone... is it possible to run the cable to armrest instead of usual glove compartment? cos will need to make call... and also, would like to find out more about BT function...

pls PM me detail and pricing, thanks.

[Singapore Brummie]

I have a Dec 20056 E60 and a 8gb mini ipod that I would like to play n display through the idrive, with steering wheel control.

Cost, time needed and location please.

Your inbox is full btw.

[ferd]

Originally Posted by haywire

Hi ferd,

can this charge the ipod while playing? i'm using iphone... is it possible to run the cable to armrest instead of usual glove compartment? cos will need to make call... and also, would like to find out more about BT function...

pls PM me detail and pricing, thanks.

Yes, it charges the ipod while its plugged in. In my car, the connector is in the arm rest. BT function requires coding on the car, we're trying to sort that out now. Is your car with or without idrive? Can you see a phone option on the menu?

Originally Posted by Singapore Brummie

I have a Dec 20056 E60 and a 8gb mini ipod that I would like to play n display through the idrive, with steering wheel control.

Cost, time needed and location please.

Your inbox is full btw.

Hi Singapore Brummie, do you have the CDC in the glove box or the dash? Are you looking for just the ipod interface without bluetooth? we've not worked out the installation charges since there might be coding required for the cars, we're still testing.

[elmariachi]

Most interesting. I wonder if this can be done for the E92s with idrives and say, a logic 7 sound system???

Cheers!

[ferd]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

Most interesting. I wonder if this can be done for the E92s with idrives and say, a logic 7 sound system???

Cheers!

should work once we sort out the coding of the car, basically its connected to the MOST ring of your car. is your CDC in the glovebox, back of the car or in the dash?

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by ferd

should work once we sort out the coding of the car, basically its connected to the MOST ring of your car. is your CDC in the glovebox, back of the car or in the dash?

wow that sounds really alien. U guys do the math, i am standing by.

[merkava74]

I'm interested in this too. Currently driving a 2007 523i. Have an iphone.

Checked with PML on the installation of the BMW iphone car kit, which comes with BT, iphone cradle and connector in the armrest. Region of $3k.

Can PM me your price? Also, does this void warranty?

[haywire]

Originally Posted by ferd

Yes, it charges the ipod while its plugged in. In my car, the connector is in the arm rest. BT function requires coding on the car, we're trying to sort that out now. Is your car with or without idrive? Can you see a phone option on the menu?

mine without idrive. don't rem seeing phone option in the menu, but there's a phone button on steering... btw mine is E90 323i non-highline, maybe you're more familiar with the spec than me. lol