CD changer/Isimple Intergration....

[Jake335i]

I have searched and found several threads and videos on installing the Isimple hookup in place of the cd changer.

However, every video I see people start with showing the Isimple already hooked up....

I am having trouble finding the cd changer in the rear. On the drivers side of rear, I open the compartment and see what looks like an amp. I think the see the cd changer hook up underneath it, but how do I get access to it??

Remove truck/spare tire housing, remove rear seat, etc....I don't think it is supposed to be too difficult, I just can't figure out how to get access to it...

Pics would be great. Not that I expect anyone to rear up their truck for me, but just pics of what needs to be pulled out/removed would be great.

[srcrowhomesf]

BAV Sound has some great installation videos, maybe this will help. Installation Info | Bavsound

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2002 X5 3.0i
54K miles
San Francisco

[Jake335i]

Well figured it out....and it works with iPhone 6S+....so I assume it will work with all past iPhones...

I keep trying to add pics but not working.....regardless for 50.00 bucks you can hook up new iPhone through simple and a cheap adaptor from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...f_=pd_ybh_a_81

[Helihover]

Originally Posted by Jake335i

Well figured it out....and it works with iPhone 6S+....so I assume it will work with all past iPhones...

I keep trying to add pics but not working.....regardless for 50.00 bucks you can hook up new iPhone through simple and a cheap adaptor from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...f_=pd_ybh_a_81

Mind explaining more? The link you posted was to a 10 dollar adapter, not the 50 dollar one you mentioned in your first post. Thanks.

[Jake335i]

Ya sorry, though everyone knew about the Isimple....here it is

iSimple ISBM72 iPod Interface for BMW without DSP 5-Volt Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ANXPPS..._pE8KwbCFF6DMJ

So buy the second adaptor if you need lightening cord, otherwise, if u old school, just run the isimple.

[Helihover]

Originally Posted by Jake335i

Ya sorry, though everyone knew about the Isimple....here it is

iSimple ISBM72 iPod Interface for BMW without DSP 5-Volt Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ANXPPS..._pE8KwbCFF6DMJ

So buy the second adaptor if you need lightening cord, otherwise, if u old school, just run the isimple.

Hey thanks!

I had no clue about this. I thought I needed the 100 dollar grom or what ever it is ....

We have the same car and same phone so I should be golden. The teenager is always complaining about not being able to play her music on her phone in the X. Maybe this would help. Man when I was a kid I would of been slapped had I even touched the radio.

[Jake335i]

Originally Posted by Helihover

Hey thanks!

I had no clue about this. I thought I needed the 100 dollar grom or what ever it is ....

We have the same car and same phone so I should be golden. The teenager is always complaining about not being able to play her music on her phone in the X. Maybe this would help. Man when I was a kid I would of been slapped had I even touched the radio.

The 10 dollar connector has to make ends, one to charge the iPhone/iPod and the other is a 3.5mm.

So it is not as "integrated" as the 400 setups...meaning it won't scroll song names nor can I figure out how to change songs.....when I hit the up arrow on my steering wheel it goes from "1-CD 001" to "1-CD 002" but the song keeps playing.

I haven't messed with it too much, so maybe still possible to intragrate next track features other than from the iPhone itself.

It may in fact be the cheap Chinese adaptor....thinking a standard lightening to 30pin would solve it.....

On the plus side it sounds much better than anything I have heard coming through these factory speakers...a huge upgrade.

[Jake335i]

Update: not long after using the Lightening/audio jack to the Isimple plug, I started to get feedback...traced it to the cheap eBay connector.

Ordered an Apple 30pin to lightening cable from Amazon for $33.00....now not only is the sound improved, but I can use the steering wheel controls to change the songs!!