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Originally Posted by Notlek
Hi:
I have both the 3 pin and the six pin connectors. The unit was purchased at Best Buy a few months ago and was used in my 2003 525i until last week.
I installed it into my 2004 X5 this morning using the 3 pin and the 6 pin connectors. I remember when I installed the unit into the 525i, I had a hissing sound and somehow, Tom, you responded to me and e-mailed me directions on switching the location of a black wire. But, I think that wire was part of the car's wiring and not the IceLink. If it was the IceLink, then that may be the problem.
I cannot find any coaxial cable in that location at all. I dug around back there and under there and found nothing.
I want to thank you for your help with this. I really love the Ice Link and want to get it working!
I see no evidence that there was a cd changer installed in the car previously.
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The wire should have been relocated on the ice>Link wiring harness - shouldn't matter at this point though, just keep that in mind is you ever remove the ice>Link and install a CD Changer.
The 6-pin connector will sometimes be present, but it is feed from the AUX and used for either AUX (with the correct kit that is offered from BMW, a resistor is needed for switching) or Sirius. This can be extremely confusing if the vehicle was purchased used, since the previous owner could have removed the CD Changer and sold it seperately. Stock CD Changers still command a hefty proce for some odd reason.
If you are getting full control of the iPod and no sound, I am 99% sure you need the DSP adapter. The control is handled through the 3-pin adapter, the audio signal is from the 6-pin adapter or coaxial cable.
If your 5-series is equipped with DSP, then you will definitely need this DSP adapter. Very few e39s had analog DSP, I can't recall the last one I've worked with - if at all.
I do offer the DSP adapters, they are in stock and ready to ship if needed.