iPod in 5 Series

[stevalical]

Guys, I've got an '05 530d M Sport with the comms pack fitted but cannot get a connection for the wife's iPod, BMW inform me there's no fix available until later this year, any ideas?

[m12_nathan]

dension.com do a cable to connect the stereo to the dock connector.

[stevalical]

Thanks Nathan, I'll check that out

[m12_nathan]

Not sure if it'll work on the e60 but worth a look

[clived]

The aux-in socket works just fine if she's able to press the iPod buttons for control :-)

[dannylt]

Yeah, Dension only support the E39 properly so far, still waiting on the E60/E61. Where did you hear the end of year estimate from - Dension? I'm getting an AUX in until then.

[stevalical]

Thanks guys, I've looked everywhere for a neat solution and it cant be done. The car doesnt have an aux socket and I dont fancy an ICE link connection. I spoke to BMW technical services and they advised that the official fix was on it's way but not till later this year. Looks like I'll have to wait.
Cheers
Steve

[dannylt]

Surely your dealer can fit the aux socket until then? That's what they're doing to mine.

[stevalical]

Thay say not although I must admit I've not pushed them.

[semtex73]

What about using one of those FM transmitter gizmos fitted to the i-Pod, with the radio tuned in accordingly? Not sure of the sound quality however.

[hughjayteens]

The E60 5 series can have an aux input capability switched on by your dealer (probably charge £50 or so) and you can then use a Dension ICE>Link lite which is a cradle that charges the iPod and gives a line level ouput which feeds into the aux input.

Total cost should be under £250 fitted inc suitable cables and brackets etc.

Cheers

Chris

www.prestigeaudio.co.uk

[clived]

clived said:

The aux-in socket works just fine if she's able to press the iPod buttons for control :-)

I'd find a new dealer.

[dannylt]

semtex73 said:

What about using one of those FM transmitter gizmos fitted to the i-Pod, with the radio tuned in accordingly? Not sure of the sound quality however.

Crap around London since the radio spectrum is packed.