Is the AUX kit the same for E46 and X5?

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by gianvito16

i just got finished installing the AUX input on my X. took me about 20mins. its super easy and a really nice mod.

Now that you have installed the AUX, are you able to scroll through songs/playlists from your navi? Or is that only an option with DICE?

I'm still just trying to weigh the pros/cons.

Thanks.

RP

[X5 Meister]

You have lots of reading to do. Check out the home page. Briefly though, the only thing you can do w/ aux input is get sound. Nothing else.

Originally Posted by RPX5

Now that you have installed the AUX, are you able to scroll through songs/playlists from your navi? Or is that only an option with DICE?

I'm still just trying to weigh the pros/cons.

Thanks.

RP

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

You have lots of reading to do. Check out the home page. Briefly though, the only thing you can do w/ aux input is get sound. Nothing else.

I've read that, I'm just trying to picture how it works, and scrolls through songs. I'm guessing that the only way to run through playlists is directly through the iPod itself. No need to reply

[X5 Meister]

No problem. I just seem to recall there was a spreadsheet on the homepage that showed the functionality of the 3 choices quite well.

Yes you need to do everything through the ipod itself, including volume control if you do not get a dock connector cable (so make sure you get one). It was just a straight input source to the radio designed way before the age of ipods, etc.

Originally Posted by RPX5

I've read that, I'm just trying to picture how it works, and scrolls through songs. I'm guessing that the only way to run through playlists is directly through the iPod itself. No need to reply

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

No problem. I just seem to recall there was a spreadsheet on the homepage that showed the functionality of the 3 choices quite well.

Yes you need to do everything through the ipod itself, including volume control if you do not get a dock connector cable (so make sure you get one). It was just a straight input source to the radio designed way before the age of ipods, etc.

Oh WOW volume control too!!?? Thats wild! Doesn't seem worth it if you have to control even the volume from the iPod itself! I've been weighing the options for either this or the DICE, but DICE will be a bit costly since i have digital DSP. Guess I'm gonna have to wait a few weeks to get the DICE after brakes/tires/headlights are done.

[gianvito16]

i have the AUX input and i contral the volume from my steering wheel or Navi unit, and it can also be controlled from the ipod itself. but i can be controled from the steering wheel.

[X5 Meister]

Actually I think it's worth it. It's relatively cheap, $30 or so, OE BMW, and gets line-level sound from an aux audio source. That's enough for some people. Others understandably want more control and sophistication. YMMV

gianvito - if you control the sound from your ipod in addition to your steering wheel/nav then you are using the headphone jack on the ipod for output. Get a dock connector cable and the sound will only be regulated by the steering wheel/nav controls.

[gianvito16]

theres no way that the text will come up on the screen right? its just an audio output?

[X5 Meister]

With aux input, that is correct.

Originally Posted by gianvito16

theres no way that the text will come up on the screen right? its just an audio output?

[edco]

OK. so I got the AUX done for FREE, in the glove box, today at my dealer. It was free because I had won $100 gift cert for parts/services when I went to the Series 7 launch, plus he cut me a little deal on the price so I paid nothing but $7 in NJ state sales tax. It sounds great especially for my simple needs.

However, I noticed that I now have a DIMLY lit CODE light/selection on the Nav screen. I dont mean code like an error code, just the word CODE, but I cant toggle to it..or do anything with or through it..

I'm sure if I "RTFM" I would find the answer, but I'm really tired from travelling today, so would some kind soul please take pity on me and tell me what it does, should do, supposed to do, or some other answer.?

BTW, while it's true that you can only control the sound, it's way better sounding than using the cassette adapter for my XM radio (Audiovox XC-9), much neater, and I typically have it tuned to the same, some might say boring CNBC all day antway so I really only change it on weekends to Vinyl Rewind or similiar classic rock (45-46-47).

I think I shall tackle doing the wife's E46 since she doesnt have Nav, if the weather holds up..I got a kit for her car for cheap from someone who didnt want it, new in the bag.

Thank you
ED in Metuchen..