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motordavid 03-18-2013 09:37 PM

If you have a GOOG toolbar in your browser stack, hit 'translate': it does a decent job of readable English. I could not find a section on 'US support', but I didn't study every link on the site. GL, mD

epdarks 03-18-2013 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by romeokc10 (Post 927484)
The earlier model radios (like my 2002 non-nav 4.6is) do not have the AUX input function in the menu. Only the 2004 and up models have it, so you just can't install the aux cable and play music.

Mine is a 2002 non-nav DSP and I am running the headphone jack w/ aux function, I believe it is wired right to the back of the head unit.

romeokc10 03-19-2013 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by epdarks (Post 927585)
Mine is a 2002 non-nav DSP and I am running the headphone jack w/ aux function, I believe it is wired right to the back of the head unit.

Wow, thats great edparks, I have the same setup as you, 2002 non-nav with DSP, I've researched this to death. After reading several threads on the subject it seems the 2003 and earlier models don't have the AUX mode in their firmware. I bought the BMW AUX input cable but couldn't get it to work, one possible work around is to buy a build date 2004 or newer Business CD player that will have the necessary firmware installed. Did you install your cable or is it possible the previous owner did the aforementioned upgrade for you?

epdarks 03-19-2013 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by romeokc10 (Post 927732)
Wow, thats great edparks, I have the same setup as you, 2002 non-nav with DSP, I've researched this to death. After reading several threads on the subject it seems the 2003 and earlier models don't have the AUX mode in their firmware. I bought the BMW AUX input cable but couldn't get it to work, one possible work around is to buy a build date 2004 or newer Business CD player that will have the necessary firmware installed. Did you install your cable or is it possible the previous owner did the aforementioned upgrade for you?

The previous owner did. I will reach out and see how he did it.

epdarks 03-19-2013 04:22 PM

He says you need to disconnect the rear CD changer, and substitute that for the AUX connector.

romeokc10 03-19-2013 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by epdarks (Post 927775)
He says you need to disconnect the rear CD changer, and substitute that for the AUX connector.

Ok, I think I get what he's saying, so when I select CD Changer, in reality I'll be selecting the AUX input, I'll give it a try.

epdarks 03-19-2013 07:13 PM

Right. Unplug the CD changer input from the back of the head unit, connect aux cable. My unit even displays "aux" on the display.

Quicksilver 03-19-2013 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid (Post 927566)
If you have a GOOG toolbar in your browser stack, hit 'translate': it does a decent job of readable English. I could not find a section on 'US support', but I didn't study every link on the site. GL, mD

That's an option for sure but if they serve an American market then
it should be in english. Also If I decide to purchase it I don't expect
to to send it back to never never land for repairs.

It looks like a great option and i might consider it if wasn't for these drawbacks.

romeokc10 03-19-2013 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by epdarks (Post 927809)
Right. Unplug the CD changer input from the back of the head unit, connect aux cable. My unit even displays "aux" on the display.

That was my next question, in order for it to display AUX, I'm pretty sure he had to upgrade the Business CD to a 2004 or newer unit, the older units simply don't have the AUX mode in the firmware, can you find out?

thanks!:thumbup:

JCL 03-19-2013 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver (Post 927821)
That's an option for sure but if they serve an American market then
it should be in english. Also If I decide to purchase it I don't expect
to to send it back to never never land for repairs.

It looks like a great option and i might consider it if wasn't for these drawbacks.

But they don't serve an American market. I only determined that by seeing that it isn't one of the shipping options.


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