BMW iPod Interface

[1stx548is]

I have an 06 X5 4.8is with Nav and 6 disk cd changer. Would the BMW IPod interface work with my X5? I spoke with my BMW dealer and they said that they think it will. I wanted to use it with the new iPhone 4 which has all my music from itunes. I don't want them to take my stereo/nav unit out and possibly risk damage to the unit if it will not work. Has anybody done such an installation?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by 1stx548is

I have an 06 X5 4.8is with Nav and 6 disk cd changer. Would the BMW IPod interface work with my X5? I spoke with my BMW dealer and they said that they think it will. I wanted to use it with the new iPhone 4 which has all my music from itunes. I don't want them to take my stereo/nav unit out and possibly risk damage to the unit if it will not work. Has anybody done such an installation?

It will, but the DICE Silverline DUO will offer more features and not limited to only 5 playlists:

DICE - Silverline DUO iPod Integration Kit for e53 X5 (Trunk Interface)
eas - 714.369.8524 | DICE - Silverline DUO iPod Integration Kit for e53 X5 (Trunk Interface)

Full info can be found on our site.

[1stx548is]

Thanks for the reply, I will go this route. I want to add the Sirius satellite also. How much is the Sirius satellite equipment and is it a difficult install?

[RonnieD]

I have a 2002 X5 (E53) without the DSP Audio.
I am considering this device.
Do you think it will work with my current set up?

[fullmetaljacket]

IMHO, get a Dynavin ( I have a Hualingan but it's not as good as a Dynavin as per review comparative analysis threads). I experienced using both the GROM and the DICE but nothing beats accessing your iPod / iPhone contents through the LCD touchscreen of our headunits - safer and you'll enjoy a clutter free dash. Sooner or later you'll upgrade anyway right? Well, that's just me.

[RonnieD]

Thanks for the advise fullmetaljacket, but unfortunately I don't have a LCD touchscreen. I have a regular NON-DSP radio with single CD. Half the pixels are gone and I'm clueless as to what I should do. I'm thinking of putting in an aftermarket stereo but I don't want to lose the original look.

I'm not the most mechanically inclined so I don't want to start pulling out radios either. Something that's plug and play would work for me.

[DanSanDiego]

That radio is plug n play. Just pull on the volume knob and it comes right off. Then use a T-2 torque screwdriver and it pulls forward from the left. I couldn't believe how well it worked at coming out.

Then either do the DIY for pixel fix or go with German Audio Tech ($165 + $10 to ship it to them).

For the Aux input of an iPod/iPhone, go with the original BMW part ($35). That is the most solid connection and easy to do. I am doing this next, but am trying to find the best price for the Aux Input part (ECS Tuning, eBay or other).

Note: I drove my neighbors to a group dinner last night and boy was I glad to have my pixels fixed.

[hippee0]

Hi Guys is there an opition for playing videos from my iphone 4s to my sat nav i have a 4.4e53
thanks

[joeboch348]

Look at the Dice media bridge. It's plug and play. Here's what I did. I purchased a used iPod off eBay for $30. Loaded it with music. The media bridge and iPod are in the compartment where the cd changer was. I ran the mic to the front via the headliner. I use my iPhone for hands free talking via Bluetooth to the media bridge and to listen to Sirius with the app. works awesome and if you already pay for Sirius it's about $30/yr to add it to your phone. the whole project took about 1 hr!

[joeboch348]

Hippee... You really want to watch videos while driving? I'm staying out of Belfast!