Serius ready or not?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by wusupwchu

I have a 2001 X5 W/O Nav, and am looking to install XM...
Does anyone know if ALL pre-2003 business cd units are not sat ready? My software version is 39-00-50. I have read that the number at the end only needs to be 50 or higher, then someone else said that the unit needs to be post Sept, 2002???

I replied to your posts in Bimmerfest also. It's both - the SW version will be 50 on a 09/02+ vehicle. There are XM kits out there that utilize the CD Changer port, but there's no text display or memory presets.

Here's the way to get XM on your X5:

e39/e53 BMW Business CD Upgrade - iPod/AUX/Sirius compatible
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=289

XM Direct Satellite Radio Package for BMW & Mini
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=267

This will give you text display, retain the CD Changer port, and allow for memory presets as if it were offered from factory.

Your 01 will already have the flat pin harness, no adapters are needed.