IPOD AUX/USB PLUG IN E70 GLOVEBOX
 

Help please!

I just picked up my 2009 E70 X5 (used with 4K) and with the rear DVD entertainment system and Premium Sound with the DVD/CD changer in the dash glove box. The glovebox - between the front seats - has the AUX plug but no combined AUX/USB plug.

My question is - does anyone know if you can get this part retrofit? Does the truck come standard with the OEM wiring installed so that the AUX/USB port can be added and simply plugged in? Or is it a new run from the back of the head unit/radio?

The dealer(s) here in Canada are saying that they cannot even order the combined AUX/USB plug for the glovebox - between the seats. I am also hearing that I would need to unplug the DVD/CD player in the dash glovebox to have the AUX/USB plug (between the seats) activated?

All this to have the IPOD titles on the NAV screen...

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Look carefully...I am sure it is there! If you have one, you should have the other. It is two separate connectors, which is why you need the Y adapter cable. It is just a small plug which is covered with a plastic piece. I will see if I can take a pic for you later...

Thanks for the reply. I have the Y cable but do not have the USB port in the center glovebox (armrest). All I have is the AUX port (like a headphone single port).

So if I plug in my IPOD, it plays songs on the AUX option from the head unit and I can control the volume using the steering wheels - but that is it. No playlists or anything on the NAV screen...

So yours doesn't look like this?? If this is not what you have, then you can get the genuine OEM ipod retrofit kit for about US$350 or so. There's a couple of online places you can check like Bavarian Auto or even ebay...

Thanks for the picture. I only have the AUX plug and not the USB beside it. The previous owner opted for the 6 CD changer instead of the combined AUX/USB (like in your picture).

Do you need a retrofit kit and can you not just plug in the USB port in the armrest glovebox and change the adaptor from AUX to AUX/USB port? I assume the plug connects right to the back of the head unit?

Thanks in advance.

You can not just change the plug on the end from AUX to AUX/USB. At the very least, you will need the AUX/USB interface and associated cables as shown in this pic below. I assume this is what is included in the retrofit kit.

Option II would be to install an iPod only interface (not AUX/USB) which has a separate module and replaces the CD changer. I believe sits in the glovebox and also comes with specific wiring harness. This is not as versatile and costs just about the same.

I haven't done either of these retrofits, just going by what I was able to find. Maybe someone here has done it?? If I was in your shoes, I would buy the retrofit kit from roveractive on ebay. He's pretty good...

6 months ago I was told no retrofit for the USB option was available. If this changed now, please give me (us) a partnumber, since I am very interested :)

Not true. You will only see the USB socket is option 6FL was ordered.

There is a retrofit available for the 6FL option now, although apparently its expensive and dependent on your vehicle configuration. I know its available for the 3-series, not sure about the X5. I'll digg around and see if I can find something.

Here's the kit you need:

BMW Genuine X5 E70 X6 E71 2007+ iPod Retrofit Kit NEW
Item number: 170323567616 on ebay, $399.95
(I am not affiliated with the ebay seller.)

can you keep the CD Changer with this kit or not ?
Thanks !