Ipod install on a 07?
 

So my X5 doesnt have the Ipod option in it. I went to the dealer and they want $980.00 to do it!!! they said there is $400.00 in parts and 4 hours of Programing!!!! there has to be an alternative to this is there not???:dunno:

The ONLY other alternative is a iPod dock plugged in the cig lighter. This looks like crap BTW.

There's always the mObridge kit:

mObridge - iPod integration kit for e70 X5
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1650

Faster, upgradeable and supports the current line of iPods/iPhone. If you're already equipped with a CD Changer, this will replace it - with no coding necessary.

If you are not equipped with a changer - it will need a trip to the dealer.

I'm getting the Ipod retrofit done by the dealer on the 9th. He quoted $550 total, including 1 or 1 1/2 hours labor. By the way the parts are only $240 at getbmwparts.com:

65110403651* Each $299.95 $240.00
OEM BMW E70 X5 iPod Interface

The BMW iPod interface allows you to control your tunes through the BMW Multifunction Steering Wheel and stereo system while your iPod sits safely in the glove box, powered by your car battery - which means your hands stay on the wheel and your eyes stay on the road. And unlike with existing cassette and FM transmitter options, sound quality is entirely uncompromised. Just plug your iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo into a special cable installed in the glove box, and you can enjoy endless miles of music pumped right through your BMW's stereo system - with every song at your request. Adapter also charges the iPod's internal battery when the vehicle is running. *Not compatible for vehicles equipped with factory option USB/iPod interface produced from 04/07 - on. Additional parts may be required.

No charging support for current model iPods or 3G iphone. Also - the kit is unbearably slow.

It works!
 

I got the iPod kit installed today at BMW of Annapolis (formerly the horrific Tate BMW). ~ $690 total. The mechanic tried it with his 80gb 5th gen ipod and it worked great, then I plugged in my 32gb touch and it fired right up. After reading about slow loading I was a bit surprised when it download 5K songs in about 30 secs. Not bad! I would recommend this kit. I bought an early build 07 X5 and the kit wasn't available so I'm happy this worked out so well! I could not confirm if the iPod was charging so I'll mess with it awhile over the next few days and post comments.

Can't do any comparison on speed (it seems OK) but my iPod and my iPhone 3G do charge on my 6FL USB option in my 2008 E70. :confused: Maybe the iPod retrofit, referred to earlier, is something different.

I have part # 61120440796 -- the original 6FL part # was 61120440645

6FL charges the current lineup, the BMW iPod kit does not.

My dealer quoted 400- $500.

"No charging support for current model iPods or 3G iphone. Also - the kit is unbearably slow."

Incorrect dude. My iPod 32gb touch is charging with the BMW iPod retrofit. Tech said he believes BMW changed the adapter.

When I got a new ipod (4G nano), the dealer installed cable would no longer charge the ipod (I could control the unit fine). This is due to the change Apple made to the newer ipods/iphone. I got the Scosche passport ($25), and this solved the problem.

1st or 2nd Generation touch?

Bought last spring so believe it's 1st gen.

Don't want to make the impression that I'm against aftermarket. Some of the best accessories are aftermarket. But, as complex and expensive to repair as iDrive is, I'd hate to install an aftermarket device, and as remote as it may be, have something fail, and BMW tell me it's on my dime because of the aftermarket, non-BMW approved part.

That's your reason, 2nd Gen touch is USB. Your 1st Generation touch is likely only trickle-charging with the BMW kit, same with 1st Gen iPhones.

I would recommend reading the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act before telling others not to go aftermarket.

Save your sales pitch. Not telling anyone not to go aftermarket. Read the post again.

I did. My original statement was:

Yours was:

I'm not here to butt heads, nor giving you any sales pitch - however you're giving bad info on a product you hardly know much about, based on what a tech "believes".

We've been integrating iPods into BMWs since 2003, even longer than BMW.

Someone move this guy to the chatroom or sales forum.

"We've been integrating iPods into BMWs since 2003, even longer than BMW".

or to BMW headquarters where I'm sure he can teach them how to integrate electronics into their vehicles. ;ph:

What a helpful post. THANK YOU. Made my day. I just bought used 07 X5 with OEM iPod integration already installed via previous owner. My 5G Nano would not charge and I was worried I was SOL. I Googled the Scosche product, and yep, EXACTLY what I need. Only $15 at cyberguys.com, too. Thanks again.

Anyone have any experience with the ipod kit (updated part number 65-11-0-439-429) working with the iPhone's 3GS or 4G? I'm looking at it for my 07 e70, prewired for CD changer (without the changer) and sans the USB integration.

So this is only the retro fit and not the 6FL option. Just to be clear.

the ipod integration add-on that i have is part # 65-11-0-036-446. bmw service receipt labels it "ipod i/f most kit". not sure how it's different that the part you mention above. however, it seems to be the same, i.e. it utilizes the cd changer control and is accessible via the glove box. this was installed on my E70 on jan 28, 2008. it was installed prior to G3S and of course G4 iphones, but it definitely does work with them (that is, definitely with 3GS, and i'm pretty sure G4). the only thing that doesn't work 'as is' with these newer gen iphones/ipods is that it won't charge them. i believe this is because newer gen iphones/pods use a different/newer charging technology (usb i guess). that said, as per previous posts, you can overcome that flaw by simply purchasing the Scosche passport, which is simply a small adapter that plugs on the end of the ipod cord in the glove box. this devise apparently converts the charge from the car into the charge usable by the iphone. i'm going on the word of the other poster (and the advertising of the product) on this -- i have ordered the devise, but not yet received, so i personally cannot say for fact that it works, although i'll be very surprised if not.

Spec.dock as an option.
 

I did a retrofit using a spec.dock adapter in my '04 z4, and it worked quite well. Having just picked up an '07 x5 I am considering using them again. The UI and control is much more complete than the 5 playlist option on the factory retrofit.

Has anyone gone that route? I will have to send them a mail, as I'm unsure it will work easily unless you have the factory cd changer installed.

Here is the site:
spec.dock - complete iPod and iPhone vehicle integration

bringing this post back.. RJHD3... did you use the spec.dock?

I posted earlier about having OEM adapter installed and dealer says they can't because I have rear-seat DVD? but I'm getting conflicting messages about the truth to that. so was researching alternative options.

To bring this post back, as of Today, our technology rich 2012.. What's the best way to integrate an ipod to an 07, while keeping the changer, and being able to charge an iphone?

Thank you!