Replacing factory radio NON-NAV

[daudet]

Hey all,

Been scouring this site for info about replacement radios for my 2002 X5 3.0 manual. I've got no issue with the quality of the sound, its no Bose system like I had in my G37 but it does the job. What I DO want is easier iPod access (the factory unit with my iPod in the glove box SUCKS) and mp3 functionality. I do NOT have the double din navigation unit. Is it a total and complete pain in the balls to replace these things? I keep reading about DSP but I'm not sure if my vehicle has it or not. I've posted on here before and my vehicle is pretty strange. No navigation unit but it came with a BMW optioned rear entertainment package with the DVD player in a case on the side of the trunk (which I still haven't gotten to the bottom of).

Thanks.

[bcredliner]

Have you confirmed that it came with the entertainment system by using the VIN number to pull up the build sheet?

[daudet]

No I'm not sure about how to do that. But I don't believe it interacts with the stereo system at all. Controls are via remote and on the unit itself and sound is through headphones. Not sure if any sound comes through the speakers since it was DOA when I got the X5 but I doubt it.

EDIT: Google is my friend. Rear DVD was definitely installed after factory, probably a dealer option/

Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S249A Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A Alarmanlage Alarm system
S309A BMW LM Rad Sternspeiche 57
S354A Frontscheibe grün Grünkeil Green windscreen, green shade band
S640A Vorbereitung Telefoneinbau universal Preparation f tel.installation universal
S645A BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S661A Radio BMW Business (C43) Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S845A Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S853A Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S321A Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color
S386A Dachreling Roof railing
S403A Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S417A Sonnenschutzrollo Tür hinten Roller sun vizor, rear door
S438A Edelholzausführung Fine wood trim
S441A Raucherpaket Smoker package
S459A Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S461A Sitzlehnenverstellung elektrisch hinten Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464A Skisack Ski bag
S473A Armlehne vorne Armrest front
S494A Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S502A Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S533A Fond-Klimatisierung Air conditioning, rear
S534A Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S555A Bordcomputer V mit Fernbedienung On-board computer V with remote control
S650A CD-Laufwerk CD player
S676A HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S691A CD-Halterung CD holder
S761A Individual Sonnenschutzverglasung Individual sunshade glazing
S926A vollwertiges Ersatzrad Spare wheel
S945A Berücksichtigung Preisabhängigkeit

[bcredliner]

I would add bluetooth.

Does the plug in the glovebox work via AUX on your radio?

[daudet]

Yeah, and it's a total pain in the ass to use. Have to hook up the ipod after the vehicle is in the on position, then go into the MID and utilize it from there.

[bcredliner]

The following thread may should help: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...streaming.html

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by daudet

... I keep reading about DSP but I'm not sure if my vehicle has it or not. ...

If you have to ask or question if you have it...99.9% probability that you don't have it. Why? You'd have to have a serious case of not being able to focus...as well as having horrible eyesight...because you'd be looking at a button that says DSP on your MID every time you look at it....and NOT see it.

The MID can come in 2 forms HIGH & LOW and either be optioned with or without DSP. The HIGH MID has the BC button which extends some OBC features like 1CONSUM2/ARRIVAL/DIST/SPEED/LIMIT...and if the vehicle has DSP...those letters are prominently printed on the top right button on the MID next to the word AUDIO.

(HIGH MID non/DSP)



(HIGH MID w/optional DSP)

[daudet]

Haha yep, that was the 1st thing I noticed when I got into it after work today, no DSP button like the other ones have in the pics I've seen. It's funny how you can drive something every day and look at it every day and then not know what the hell is on there. So yeah, basically what I want to do is take out the BMW business CD and throw in a single DIN basic Pioneer unit into that slot. I know I'll need the plastic housing piece but as far as the electronics go I'm not sure if it's plug and play or not. I just really want to have easier access to the iPod and a legit AUX input. I don't really care about bluetooth TBH.