My First DIY Project - Adding AUX Input in 2005 X5 - Page 2

rastaFarai · #1 04-14-2009, 05:12 PM

i have the dice - but would consider the aux input as a replacement or addition so i can connect my storm as well. What is the part number for this with navigation?

X5 Meister · #2 04-14-2009, 05:15 PM

Shoot tom at eas a note and he'll hook you up.

eas - 714.369.8524 | Auxiliary Audio Input - Navigation equipped vehicles

eas - 714.369.8524 | Auxiliary Audio Input - e39/X3/X5 Business CD

PK8 · #3 04-15-2009, 01:15 AM

How difficult would it be to run the aux input into the center storage compartment (in between the front seats)??

That would = no clutter/out of sight (like glove compartment install), but would keep the input/player within easier reach.

X5 Meister · #4 04-15-2009, 01:21 AM

Not that difficult, though it will be a PITA. Biggest problem you'll have is the cable might not be long enough for such an install. Ask Tom about cable length, when I did mine I didn't think to measure it, if you get the length please post it for future readers.

eas - 714.369.8524 | Auxiliary Audio Input - Navigation equipped vehicles

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Originally Posted by PK8

How difficult would it be to run the aux input into the center storage compartment (in between the front seats)??

That would = no clutter/out of sight (like glove compartment install), but would keep the input/player within easier reach.

Weasel · #5 04-15-2009, 01:23 AM

It is pretty easy. That's where I had mine at first and I was able to do it without removing the console just by removing the shifter console trim and the leather boot for the e-brake to allow access to run the wire safely. Then just marked the hole location and pulled the console storage bin out to drill it. Slipped that back in then screwed that puppy in. Overall took me about 10 minutes.

Dygital · #6 04-21-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

It is pretty easy. That's where I had mine at first and I was able to do it without removing the console just by removing the shifter console trim and the leather boot for the e-brake to allow access to run the wire safely. Then just marked the hole location and pulled the console storage bin out to drill it. Slipped that back in then screwed that puppy in. Overall took me about 10 minutes.

Weasel, I would love to do that as well! How do I remove the shifter console trim and the leather boot from the ebrake? I am also nervous about DIY's

PK8 · #7 04-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks, guys. Nice to know.

Weasel · #8 04-21-2009, 08:02 AM

Just grab the leather of the shifter console with your fingers and pull up, same at the e-brake handle leather. (from the top or bottom)

JDIII · #9 06-19-2009, 05:54 AM

Will this work on a 2001 4.4 with nav?

chile1 · #10 06-19-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jfox00

This serves as my first post, and my first project on my 2005 BMW X5. I recently got a music player, and I did not want to deal with the annoyance of using an FM transmitter. I am also disappointed that Aux In is not a STANDARD feature on such a beautiful car, but maybe it is now.

I was rather apprehensive about installing the Aux Input kit myself, but the dealership was going to charge for 1 - 1.5 hours of time, and after doing some research online, I was ready to jump into it.

I ordered my kit online for about $40, Part # 82110149390, AUX Input Installation Kit. I used a post on Bimmerfest to get me going, and reference the correct TIS instructions for the removal of the radio from the center console. However, I did not like the fact that the installation required mounting the AUX input in the glove box. That seemed like a really difficult place to have my music player, plus access while driving would be difficult. So I decided to throw out an audible, and mount the AUX input in the ashtray, where the cigarette holder was. (Not a smoker). This gave me great access to the player, The AUX cable can still be hidden when not in use, and in general seemed like a better place for it.

I removed the ashtray, drilled a hole for one of the screws, and super glued the AUX IN faceplate in place. I did not have to drill one hole for the other screw, since it fell into the open area where the actual cigarette holder was. I fed the AUX cable behind the stereo, and looped it back up into the where the ashtray would sit. After I glued the faceplace, and screwed in the screws, I put the ashtray back in the car, fed the AUX in cable into the faceplate (this was tough, took some effort), and locked it in place.

I have some rather low quality photos attached, but I think you can see the result of my work. I have a realitively good looking AUX in jack, in a realitively good place. And it works great. Just thought I would share with the community. Hope this will give someone else on the fence the encouragement to put this in. And I have to say, it felt great to do this on my own.

Nice write-up!!

This is exactly how I installed mine in April. I actualy used a wire hanger to fish out the cable when I installed mine.

Enjoy........