[eas] Official DICE iPod integration kit Q/A thread

[gburrell]

Originally Posted by gburrell

I have an appointment at the dealer Monday to check out the radio. Some things I did find out which may help you (assuming it's not a radio problem).
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3) There is a service bulliton 65 01 06 SI which has title "No Audio Sound from retrofitted CD changer" This may be related, but I have no way to get a copy of it. (OK got it)

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B650106g.htm

Hopefuly I'll have more info Monday.

Gary

As I suspected it was the issue in the service bulletin. However much as I pushed they would not cover it under warrenty ($130 charge). If you have a BMW CD changer or IPOD addapter this is covered under warrenty, but they won't cover it for aftemarket (I.E. you must use BMW accessories or pay for the priviledge of using after market)

Gary

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by gburrell

As I suspected it was the issue in the service bulletin. However much as I pushed they would not cover it under warrenty ($130 charge). If you have a BMW CD changer or IPOD addapter this is covered under warrenty, but they won't cover it for aftemarket (I.E. you must use BMW accessories or pay for the priviledge of using after market)

Gary

That's not right, what if you were planning on getting the changer at a later date? How much labor was involved for the TSB?

[gburrell]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

That's not right, what if you were planning on getting the changer at a later date? How much labor was involved for the TSB?

They claim it was 1 hours labour to turn on the option (must be slow computers). I plan to talk with BMW (I know a guy who works in their product planning division. I'll see him Sunday and ask who best to complain to). They said they had the BMW guy on site when I was disscussing this over the phone with them and he wouldn't authorize it. (They didn't let me speak with him). I'll try nicely with BMW but if they don't reimburse me, I think I'll let the State Attorney General's office know thay they charge money to turn on support for non BMW accessories. What's next "BMW" gas only?


Gary

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by gburrell

They claim it was 1 hours labour to turn on the option (must be slow computers). I plan to talk with BMW (I know a guy who works in their product planning division. I'll see him Sunday and ask who best to complain to). They said they had the BMW guy on site when I was disscussing this over the phone with them and he wouldn't authorize it. (They didn't let me speak with him). I'll try nicely with BMW but if they don't reimburse me, I think I'll let the State Attorney General's office know thay they charge money to turn on support for non BMW accessories. What's next "BMW" gas only?


Gary

You shouldn't be liable for this - especially the fact since a TSB was issued. Please let us know how it turns out.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by ssx5

Thanks for the response.

Behind the access panel there are a bunch of wires but none are loose.
Do I need to open the bottom black part which is to the left of the spare tire and to the right of the access panel?
Do you have a picture? It will help me finding the 3/6 connectors
Thanks

Sometimes the wires will be underneath the black part, wrapped in a cloth sheath. When unwrapped, you will see the 3/6 pin connectors bundled together.

Originally Posted by babysvt

I currently own an '01 X5 with DSP and NAV. I tried the FM transmitter and it sounded horrible so I decided to try the tape deck adapter and it sounds just as good as the CD even at louder volumes.

Is this unit even available for the '01? I have heard that there is no available iPod hookup for the '01. I think it was only available for '03 and newer.

I can live with the tape adapter because it really does sound great but hate the long cord hanging out of the middle of my dash.

Absolutely, this would be the kit you need for your DSP-equipped X5:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW - DSP
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=284

This will give you steering wheel control, charging of your iPod, text display and CD quality sound all at the same time.