Ice link, Aux, CD changer cable questions

[X5 Sport]

Originally Posted by prism

Im also thinking of installing the icelink and have the following questions:

1. I have heard someone mention upgrading the firmware of the icelink? Was I dreaming because I was under the impression that the icelink kit was just a bunch of cables???

2. Is the icelink generally compatible with the ipod nano or is it a specific icelink model that needs to be used?

Thanks a mil!

you can upgrade the firmware on the Icelink ! if you get the lead instead of the Dock will fit all I Pod inc Nano

[at4689]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kryptonite
If I connect the icelink, does that mean I loose functionality of the CD player?


CD Changer yes, but not the in-dash CD Player. This is still retained.

is there any way you can have both icelink and the cd changer ???

[prism]

Originally Posted by X5 Sport

you can upgrade the firmware on the Icelink ! if you get the lead instead of the Dock will fit all I Pod inc Nano

Thanks but how do you go about to upgrading the firmware? Do you connect the icelink to a PC? I thought the icelink was just a bunch of cables???

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by prism

Im also thinking of installing the icelink and have the following questions:

1. I have heard someone mention upgrading the firmware of the icelink? Was I dreaming because I was under the impression that the icelink kit was just a bunch of cables???

The ice>Link Plus consists of the following:

1 Trunk interdface harness
1 ice>Link Plus module
1 iPod dock connector

Originally Posted by prism

2. Is the icelink generally compatible with the ipod nano or is it a specific icelink model that needs to be used?

Thanks a mil!

Any iPod with a dock connector can be used. Also, the iPod is not "married" to the BMW so anyone's iPod can be used.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by at4689

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kryptonite
If I connect the icelink, does that mean I loose functionality of the CD player?


CD Changer yes, but not the in-dash CD Player. This is still retained.

is there any way you can have both icelink and the cd changer ???

Honestly, once you get used to the ice>Link - the CD Changer ends up on eBay.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by prism

Thanks but how do you go about to upgrading the firmware? Do you connect the icelink to a PC? I thought the icelink was just a bunch of cables???

Simple stuff - Your iPod is used as a "programmer" when a specific firmware is released.

[Kryptonite]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

Simple stuff - Your iPod is used as a "programmer" when a specific firmware is released.

Just ordered my ice>link today (plus the AUX adapter). Will it come with the latest firmware or will i need to update it?