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[Nicholas.T]

This is a picture of the inside of the car and the addapter i have the adapter is the wrong one what is the right one i need for an iphone 5s

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Nicholas.T

This is a picture of the inside of the car and the addapter i have the adapter is the wrong one what is the right one i need for an iphone 5s

Click the link below for the BMW 11 digit part nbrs for the e53

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E53/Europe/X5_4.8is-N62/R-N/browse/communication_systems/snap_in_adapter_for_apple_devices#2351307_1

[Nicholas.T]

Thanks for that. I have now found out the part I have is for 2008 on and even as you say the iPhone 5 did not come out until 2013 this works with the iPhone 5 in the 2008 model the adapter is used mainly to charge the phone and use the Internal antenna for Bluetooth which my iPhone 5 works with Bluetooth in my 2005 car all I wanted to know was what adapter do i need for the 2005 car if need be I can use an iPhone 4 as a car phone

[Joshdub]

OP this might help you find what you are looking for.
BMW Bluetooth X5 retrofit - Bimmernav BMW Upgrades

[jfoj]

Originally Posted by kvc

The only thing I miss is not being able to scroll through my music library via the steering wheel controls, but this isn't a biggie really. I do notice that if I have my power cord plugged in, I cannot listen to music via the aux cable, as there's an annoying buzz that comes through the stereo. Not a biggie either, as I only listen to my iPhone music library when I can't receive a radio signal (for about 1 hour of my usual trip), then I just listen to the radio or CD's and plug the iPhone back in for charging.

Something like this should resolve the noise problem when power is connected to the phone -
http://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-...AC+SNI-1%2F3.5

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by kvc

Are there any major benefits over just installing an aux cable, using the bluetooth facility (installed in the car already) and steering wheel controls?
The only thing I miss is not being able to scroll through my music library via the steering wheel controls, but this isn't a biggie really. I do notice that if I have my power cord plugged in, I cannot listen to music via the aux cable, as there's an annoying buzz that comes through the stereo. Not a biggie either, as I only listen to my iPhone music library when I can't receive a radio signal (for about 1 hour of my usual trip), then I just listen to the radio or CD's and plug the iPhone back in for charging.

Check out this link, I have had the Mediabridge for several years and each iteration that preceded it. All worked great with existing controls. With the Mediabridge you can connect your iPhone by bluetooth or with aux cable. You could also add on the Sirius module for that dead spot as an alternative.

Audiovox - Driven by DICE Electronics LLC - MediaBridge

[johnlacson]

I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering if it's easy to retrofit a center armrest with a snap-in adapter, on an E53 without a snap-in adapter at all?

[bcredliner]

What are you trying to accomplish?

[johnlacson]

Looking for the best phone holder/charger that looks integrated.

[bcredliner]

I considered that a few years back. I have an iPhone and there was nothing offered by BMW as a retrofit to newer phones and I haven't seen anything offered in the aftermarket for any cellphone.