Cable to connect i-pod to E39 cd changer socket?

[Jez49]

Im sure I once read about a cheap cable that enabled you to disconect the CD changer and connect your i-pod to the control cable in the boot to enable some of the functions to be controlled from the dash / steering wheel.(and of course connect the i-pod to the stereo)

Anyone know where to get one of these and have any experience using one?

Thanks

Jez

[Olf]

Jez49 said:

Im sure I once read about a cheap cable that enabled you to disconect the CD changer and connect your i-pod to the control cable in the boot to enable some of the functions to be controlled from the dash / steering wheel.(and of course connect the i-pod to the stereo)

Anyone know where to get one of these and have any experience using one?

Thanks

Jez

You won't get a 'cheap cable' to do what you're asking but these are one of the main suppliers of what you are after.

http://www.dension.com/main.htm

[N24]

Not sure if you have the same unit on an E39 but I bought a cable for £24-odd from BMW - it's an aux-in only but at that price I can't fault it.

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/26961

[SJobson]

I bought a DICE iPod integration kit from an eBay seller - £90 delivered, just unplug the CD changer and plug in the new cable, run it to the front of the car (don't dismantle everything as I did, check the online videos first and tuck the cable under the sill trim panels). I think it's better than the Dension, and it's at least a tenner cheaper (new). If you buy elsewhere, make sure you get the up to date Silverline model which was introduced late in 2007 - it says Silverline on the packet, and improved the functionality for selecting by artist, playlist or track.

[nac1975]

I had a Dension Ice link on my E46 before I sold it. worked fantastically. Can imagine that the gubbins of the E39 are the same.
Easy to fit and song / album / playlist info shown on display.