AUXILIARY CONNECTION in E46

[BUFFBOY]

hey guys,
i was just down at my local bmw dealer,
i am looking for something like an AUXILIARY CONNECTION where i have the input for a 3.5m jack for audio devices.

they showed me one cable which was perfect.

but since my car have a cd stacker and sat nav in the boot, he said if i use this cable then the stacker wont function because this connector takes over the connecter in the back of the unit on the monitor..
does anyone know anything of this please help..

here are the parts

RealOEM.COM * BMW E46 M3 RETROFIT, AUXILIARY CONNECTION

[tdc]

It's either the CD changer or the AUX input. Can't have both unfortunately.

I opted for the ICE>link to hook up my iPod. No need for a CD changer with an iPod in the car.

[quadbimmer]

where would that connection be in an X5

[carstereopro]

First of all the AUX offered by the dealer is a one source only solution.

You could do the following for cd changer and aux input:

1. have a knowledgeable installer at a quality shop install a Soundgate AUX3 into the audio-bus from the changer to the factory H.U.

This will allow you to switch between cd changer and 2 aux sources of your choosing. this adapter installs anywhere between the cd changer and the factory radio and adds 2 pair standard RCA inputs that will play through the cd changer source on the radio. you will need to source your own "jacks" like the factory adapter has, and you will need to mount a 3-way switch to select an input.

2. swap out your oem cd changer for an aftermarket one. Like adding a Peripheral BMWPILA with a Pioneer 6 or 12-disc MP3 changer. This will give you an aux input and more music capabilities within the changer system at the same time.

You'd still need to source your own "input jack" like the OEM unit, and it will require a triggering switch to toggle between cd changer and Aux In

[carstereopro]

Originally Posted by quadbimmer

where would that connection be in an X5

in the driver's side rear storage compartment. If yo have the changer, it plugged into it already, if not, it's taped up with the OEM harnesses.