MP3 CD-Rs??

[Eric5273]

Does the stock stereo in the 2006 X5 play MP3 CD-Rs?

I'm debating whether or not I should get the navagation, because I will lose the CD player. But then it occured to me that if it doesn't play MP3 CDs, then it's not too useful anyway.

[apw2607]

The in-dash CD supports Mp3 and Windows media files.

The NAV also supports MP3 cds when used with the latest CD Changer. It also displays ID3 tags as well.

http://www.xoutpost.com/stereo-system...3-support.html

So either way ... NAV or in-dash CD, you can have Mp3s !

[Kryptonite]

Quick question, what vehicle production date did they (bisness CD players) start supporting MP3's... ?

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by Kryptonite

Quick question, what vehicle production date did they (bisness CD players) start supporting MP3's... ?

From 9/2004, however from 9/2005 I believe they added folder/directory navigation.

[bdraper]

Originally Posted by apw2607

From 9/2004, however from 9/2005 I believe they added support for AUDIOTEXT (ID3s) and folder/directory navigation.

I just got a 2005 X5 3.0i and it doesn't have folder navigation & ID3 tags and I am LOST without them, any idea if I can upgrade the CD without losing the other features in the stereo & radio (such as phone and Sirius)?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[Eric5273]

Originally Posted by bdraper

any idea if I can upgrade the CD without losing the other features in the stereo & radio (such as phone and Sirius)?

I didn't know Sirius is an option on the X5. According to the BMW website, it is only an option on some of the other models. Is it available on the X5? If so, how much does it cost?

[phuksi]

Originally Posted by apw2607

The in-dash CD supports Mp3 and Windows media files. ID3 tag is also supported when AUDIOTEXT is enabled.

How do you enable this in the std business cd/radio? It can play MP3s but does not display folder names nor id3 tags, only the folder number and file number. My car is manufactured 10/2005.

- p

[apw2607]

On the indash CD to navigate across folders you apparently push the "m" button and then the next track button.

So TR01-01 which means Folder 1, Track 1

would change to

TR02-01 which means Folder 2, Track 1

I checked my notes again on the AUDIOTEXT, and I believe I gave you bad info ... apparently no AUDIOTEXT with the in-dash CD ... sorry !! I updated the top of post, so as not to cause confusion when someone re-reads !

[gianluca64]

Originally Posted by apw2607

On the indash CD to navigate across folders you apparently push the "m" button and then the next track button.

So TR01-01 which means Folder 1, Track 1

would change to

TR02-01 which means Folder 2, Track 1

I checked my notes again on the AUDIOTEXT, and I believe I gave you bad info ... apparently no AUDIOTEXT with the in-dash CD ... sorry !! I updated the top of post, so as not to cause confusion when someone re-reads !

hi from italy which is "m" buttom ? tnaks Gianluca

[ambishop]

Here is the list with of ID3 Audiotext supported in dash cd players and Cd changers

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/243524

The changers work in all X5s and X3s but in order to have ID3 audiotext displayed the radio needs to be updated to a version built after 09/05 (possibly earlier in 05 production although not sure about full support).

The radio is in the trunk for the nav cars, and called the BM53
The in dash CD built after the dates on this document can also be retroftted in the older cars. If you have the round pin radio built before 08/01 you need the adapter harness to update the radio. Updating the radio will also give you Sirius support http://www.bimmernav.com/BMW_Sirius_..._Retrofit.html

Martin