I just decided to go with the AUX jack with AUX mode. the one CD changer I had was not working well anymore. Well it was 7 years of usage and wear and tear took its course. AUX did its job though, but I just hated fumbling around with the Ipod to put the right playlist on.

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2003 BMW X5 Sport pkg, DSP, cold weather package, xenons
2003-2013 (Total loss as a result of accident) 109k miles at time of accident