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

[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.