Need Help With Aux Input
 

Hi all, I recently bought the BMW auxiliary audio input and tried to install it into my 2002 X5 3.0i (non-nav, non-DSP, non-multiCD). I can not get the aux to work. I plugged everything in according to the instructions given and your website. I press the mode button but all I get is radio and CD. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

FYI - I installed the item without unplugging the battery or fuses :dunno:

The reason this isn't working for you is the AUX only works with 2003 and newer radio modules. If you look at the first page on this document - http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/E3...nstallInst.pdf - it says that this kit is for X5's from 10/02 production and beyond, which is the 2003 model year.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

:xoutpost:

p.s. you can install a radio module from a 2003 or newer and this will allow you to have AUX. That's what I did on my 2001 X5 and it works great.

Well thanks for the reply.

Wow, just this same problem and notice mine was 2002 july so no ok, after i install the wires and mode Aux did not come out. Is there still other alternative?

In order to have BMW Aux input, your only option is to replace your radio module with one from a 2003 or newer.

There are some aftermarket Aux input solutions from vendors such as Soundgate, Blitzsafe, etc. Most of these use the CD changer connection to provide the AUX input functionality.

Would that be the CD or the RAdio itself? Looking at rip bay right now. Grrr its just a headache after installing the Aux and then you realise its not working. Thanks again

With nav it's the radio module that's located in the spare tire well. Without nav I believe it is the CD player unit mounted above the radio/mid.

The Business CD unit is your actual radio, the unit below is referred to as a MID (Multi Informational Display). We offer the 09/02 radios as well if you cannot find a unit on eBay.

UCrewX5 is correct on the NAV-version, the tuner is located underneath the spare tire.

How much the CD? They are expensive at ebay... If not im just going the FM tuner for mp3 which is not that good sound.

FM modulated (whether it is hard wired or transmitted) is never good for sound.

You have PM!

So how much would a brand new OEM 10/02 radio/cd unit cost me?

It depends on whether you want the AUX/Sirius version or the new version with MP3 playback. We can get you either version if needed.

I fixed mine!
 

My radio already had a black harness being used (the one with the 2 wires in it)

In the instructions, they ask you to retrofit that one instead.

To my dismay, after installing it, I had the same problem as you.

BUT THEN!, I realized the problem.

In the diagram they provide you with, the first 2 harness slots (on the right) are blacked out. This is the location of the existing wires.

When i originally installed it, I thought the "X" was the existing wires so my connectors were literally 1 space to the right, too far.

DUH DUH DUH!...

Once i switched them over to the left 1 space, it WORKED!

Accorind to this instruction:

http://www.xoutpost.com/stereo-system...-input-x5.html

It looks as if, anyone with such Nav Screen would be able to use Aux-Input without connecting it to radio module, no?

Not particularly, the 09/2002+ models will have the AUX prewiring. If you retrofit a later radio tuner to your pre 09/02 X5, it will need to connect directly at the radio tuner underneath the spare tire.

A less costly alternative would be to go with the DICE iPod kit, even if you have no plans on using an iPod with the system.

According to the link on my post, the AUX cable goes directly to the Nav Screen (as if it is going to a aftermarket radio unit with aux in). Unless BMW started making different NAV screen from 9/2002, I would think this little upgrade (Aux in via NAV screen unit) should apply to all??? Am I missing something here?

The NAV screen isn't different - but the wiring harness is. BMW made specifc hardware changes in about 3 different stages starting from 09/02, some vehicles weren't even updated unitl 3/03.

The AUX plugs into the wiring harness going to the NAV monitor, not the monitor itself.

Much appreciated, you just saved me $70 for the cable! :thumbup: