Bluetooth audio
 

Well, my Sirius XM subscription has ended and I'm thinking of changing things around. I currently have 6-disk that plays mp3's, Sirius XM module, dap, nav. I am thinking of installing an Aux input and running a Bluetooth device, such as blackberry or Logitech. However, how do I install the Aux while I already have 6-disk in the trunk? Has anyone gone through the swap before? Vehicle is 2005 x5 4.8is.

So, I've been researching all morning and I think I have come up with a "set-up"

BMW Aux
Blackberry Music Gateway
BMW Auxiliary Power adapter (plugs into flashlight spot)

I'm still unsure if I need to do ay modifications to the back of the radio, since I already have a 6 disk. The blackberry music gateway needs power, and the only thing that is switched (not on while the car is off) is the flashlight outlet in the glovebox.

Also, another concern is that when the Blackberry unit shuts off, will I have to re-pair the device every time I start the car? Also, can I run this AND my X5's telephone bluetooth with an iPhone?

just get a dice mediabridge.

end of story

Looking to spend around $100, not $400+!!!!

Dice sucks anyway. You can only link to one Bluetooth device at a time with your phone, so phone calls while listening to music are out. I wish there was a way to do this with the factory Bluetooth module. I have a 150 dollar radio in my beater than can do it (and HD radio, but thats another story), but not in my X.

I thought you could connect two bluetooth devices if the profiles were different, such as hands free (HFP) and advanced audio distribution (A2DP)

Saw that, but does he have 6-disk changer in the back?

I don't know if he does or not but I do. If you look at the install instructions, the Aux input
is connected to the back of the head unit.My changer is connected to the factory cable provided.

I just remembered that it was either a 6-disk or an Aux input on my E46.... Just wondering if that is not the case with the E53.