Newbie question on XM installation

[speciphi]

Ok..I think I've just about this figured out now. My apologies for all the questions, but I'm new to this stuff. Last question....I hope.

Right now I don't have the Dice Ipod kit and my Ipod works fine in conjunctin w/the CD changer, so I think can just leave that as is (I don't really need the CD changer anymore, but the two are working w/o Dice).

Next. Once I replace my existing radio module with the upgrade, and then purchase a Sirius receiver and antennae to replace my XM equipment, how does the Sirius receiver connect to the car? Do I need any extra adapters (i.e. blitz), or does the Sirius equipment hook directly to the car somehow (via the CD changer perhaps)?

This should be all the info I need. You've been great! Thanks man...

[speciphi]

Ya know..seems like I shouldn't have to switch to Sirius. If I buy the new module, making the head unit satellite ready, there's no available adapter that would allow my XM receiver to work? Just like in my 2004 330Ci that was satellite ready. It was made for Sirius (and actually said that when I turned it on), but my Blitz SLD-01 adapter would "fool" the BMR and eventually "XM radio" would show up on the head unit.

If this isn't possible with the X5 nav system, I guess I'll have to accept it and switch to Sirius. I just hate to buy new satellite equipment....

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by speciphi

Ok..I think I've just about this figured out now. My apologies for all the questions, but I'm new to this stuff. Last question....I hope.

Right now I don't have the Dice Ipod kit and my Ipod works fine in conjunctin w/the CD changer, so I think can just leave that as is (I don't really need the CD changer anymore, but the two are working w/o Dice).

I'm assuming you are using an AUX connection to get iPod audio in the BMW?

Originally Posted by speciphi

Next. Once I replace my existing radio module with the upgrade, and then purchase a Sirius receiver and antennae to replace my XM equipment, how does the Sirius receiver connect to the car? Do I need any extra adapters (i.e. blitz), or does the Sirius equipment hook directly to the car somehow (via the CD changer perhaps)?

This should be all the info I need. You've been great! Thanks man...

The Sirius kit is OEM BMW equipment, it uses your CD Changer wiring and mounts into the location to the right of the radio tuner - The system is controlled via the steering wheel or NAV controls and will come up as an extra selection once connected.

The CD Changer (or hopefully the DICE kit) will connect to the Sirius reciever in a Master/Slave format with a specific cable.

Here are the items you will need to get you up and going:

BMW Navigation Radio Tuner Upgrade - AUX & Sirius compatible
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=290

Sirius Satellite Radio - e53 X5
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=274

If you wish to retain your CD Changer - you will need this cable as well:

ice>Link Plus & DICE iPod/Sirius Interface Cable
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=235

If you want to add the DICE to integrate the iPod to the system, you will need this kit, this already includes the Sirius interface cable:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW - DSP
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=284

As always, let me know if you have any further questions.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by speciphi

Ya know..seems like I shouldn't have to switch to Sirius. If I buy the new module, making the head unit satellite ready, there's no available adapter that would allow my XM receiver to work? Just like in my 2004 330Ci that was satellite ready. It was made for Sirius (and actually said that when I turned it on), but my Blitz SLD-01 adapter would "fool" the BMR and eventually "XM radio" would show up on the head unit.

If this isn't possible with the X5 nav system, I guess I'll have to accept it and switch to Sirius. I just hate to buy new satellite equipment....

XM Direct simply isn't compatible with Nav-equipped vehicles. Sirius is your only integrated option for Satellite radio.