Digital DSP, Sirius and CD Changer?

[TxnBluDvl]

Does anyone know if it's possiblet to have Digital DSP, a CD changer that uses the digital coax, and still do Sirius? I'm concerned about the connections from the Sirius to the CD Changer since on a non-DSP setup, both the 6 and 3 pin connectors are connected from the Sirius unit to the CD Changer -- but what happens with the DSP CD Changer?

[Tom G.]

What year is your X5?

[TxnBluDvl]

It's a 2000 with Digital DSP, but has an updated tuner installed that supports Sirius and AUX. I've checked the back of the changer and it uses the coax.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by TxnBluDvl

It's a 2000 with Digital DSP, but has an updated tuner installed that supports Sirius and AUX. I've checked the back of the changer and it uses the coax.

Is the 6-pin cable present also? If not, we can still help. I will also need to know if you are Business CD or Navigation equipped.

[TxnBluDvl]

It's a 2000 X5, with factory navigation wiring. Upgraded flat pin tuner, DVD MkIV, 16:9 widescreen. CD Changer with live coax cable, so I assume digital DSP since there's no six-pin connector and the CD Changer works. I have a -140 receiver, and these two harnesses: 84 11 0 141 977 and 84 11 0 141 978. But, because it's a coax in the back of the CD changer, I don't think I can keep the CD changer in this setup so the latter cable probably won't get used.

Don't see a 6-pin, but even if there was one, wouldn't it be dead?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by TxnBluDvl

It's a 2000 X5, with navigation. Upgraded flat pin tuner, DVD MkIV, 16:9 widescreen. CD Changer with live coax cable, so I assume digital DSP since there's no six-pin connector and the CD Changer works. Don't see a 6-pin, but even if there was one, wouldn't it be dead?

Yes, but we would make it live for Sirius interaction, here are the pieces you would need:

Sirius Satellite Radio - e53 X5
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=274

CD Changer/Sirius Analog Cable for NAV vehicles
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=381

Also, do you know the production date on your radio tuner? If not, we will need to perform a software check to make sure it is compatible for Sirius.

[Tom G.]

The Sirius Analog Cable in post #6 is your new 6-pin connector. This will insert into the empty pin sockets in your radio tuner plug - we'll show you how to do this.

The additional amp is not needed - your correct one is just fine.

[Tom G.]

Sure. On the small black 12-pin plug on the radio tuner, you will insert the pins into the following positions.

Red/White - Pin #4
Blue/White - Pin #3
Brown/White - Pin #10

Afterwards, you'll be up and running!

[TxnBluDvl]

Thanks Tom, one question though:

Pins 3, 4 and 10 on the black plug look like where the aux in plugs in as well. Should the aux in red, blue and brown pins be placed elsewhere?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by TxnBluDvl

Thanks Tom, one question though:

Pins 3, 4 and 10 on the black plug look like where the aux in plugs in as well. Should the aux in red, blue and brown pins be placed elsewhere?

My mistake - these will need to go into the CD Changer ports, You were given AUX.

CD Changer Pinout (White 12-pin plug):

Red/White - Pin #8
Blue/White - Pin #9
Brown/White - Pin #2