The Bmw Ipod At Apple
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06-22-2004, 02:37 AM
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Originally posted by 04E500
Mercedes will have that integration feature, in MY 2009.
Mercedes will have that integration feature, in MY 2009.
06-22-2004, 10:29 AM
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1988 560SL (sold); 2001 E430 (sold); 2004 SL500; 2009 CL550
My 04 SL has a connnection in the glove compartment that I can connect my Ipod direction into the audio system. May want to see if the E class has that also.
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06-22-2004, 11:09 AM
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There have been a number of discussions of the AUX input n the '04 E's on other threads. Mine has it with a standard 2.5mm plug in the glovebox. I don't believe it integrates but it is selectable with a soft key. I haven't tried using it yet.
06-22-2004, 11:21 AM
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True, we do have an Aux connector, but connecting it and listening to music and "integrating" it are two different things, and this is what the BMW/iPod combo does. Being able to select the music through the head unit (and through the steering wheel controls 
). I believe Oslo did a really nice little install of the iPod in his car, but it still does not integrate.
). I believe Oslo did a really nice little install of the iPod in his car, but it still does not integrate.
06-22-2004, 11:36 AM
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Check this out for BMW's too.. Boo hoo.. I REALLY want this.. I posted about it awhile ago:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=68335
Alex..!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=68335
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06-22-2004, 11:37 AM
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Here is adirect link to what I am talking about:
http://www.xmfanstore.com/showproduct.php?id=xmdirect
This will trick BMW Sirrus equiped cars to work with XM..
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http://www.xmfanstore.com/showproduct.php?id=xmdirect
This will trick BMW Sirrus equiped cars to work with XM..
Alex..!
06-22-2004, 05:22 PM
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Today's WSJ says that Apple linked up with BMW on this item because of the perceived shared base of BMW drivers and IPod users ... no IPod users in the M-B ranks, right? Also, Steve Jobs has a Z8. Ironically, the IPod kit doesn't work with the Z8, a discontinued model. The kit doesn't presently work with the 5- or 7-series, either. The WSJ doesn't say why, but Apple and BMW probably concluded that the drivers of the 3-series, the trucks, the Z4 and the Mini are more likely to be IPod owners.
06-23-2004, 09:53 AM
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Isn't it ironic? BMW with integrated iPods, Chrysler 300's with mp3 and Sirius (without antenna drilled in trunk) and bluetooth!
And I can't even scan my radio presets from my steering wheel.
Thanks MB
And I can't even scan my radio presets from my steering wheel.
Thanks MB
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What's pathetic is that even if they someday integrate the iPod, most of us will probably have to do some kind of elaborate work-around to retrofit. And, what about those of us who don't have iPod's. I have a Rio Karma (better sound than an iPod) and I can just picture myself cruising the interstate at warp speed fumbling with the Rio to find a track. Uhh, no thanks.
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It's well hidden. In mine, it is in the glove box, centered in the top and recessed. I had to put my head down on the seat and look up to find it. Even knowing where it is, I have trouble finding it by feel.
From some of the other threads, it sounded like not all MY '04 W211's have it. If so, they must have made a configuration change part-way through the year.
From some of the other threads, it sounded like not all MY '04 W211's have it. If so, they must have made a configuration change part-way through the year.
