can the USB port for ipod be retro-fitted?

fatjoez · 02-08-2010, 04:16 AM

Heya

I'm checkin this car which only has the aux port
Just wanted to know is it possible to retro-fit the USB port after the cars built? Or is it a factory option?

King Size · 02-08-2010, 06:28 PM

No it can't, it is a factory option

Add1ct · 02-08-2010, 06:34 PM

i think if you get all the parts and had the car coded it could but it would be hard- you can just buy the BMW ipod interface adapter that lets you put the ipod in the glove box and works just as well

mineo77 · 02-08-2010, 09:57 PM

yes it can...you essentially have 2 options.

1. purchase the ipod adapter from UnitedBMW / Tischer / or your local dealer. About $300 and requires you to recode your radio. doesnt work if you have a cd changer

2. purchase a mObridge which gives you ipod and bluetooth capabilities. Nicer bluetooth than BMW offers. This works through your steering wheel function etc. This option runs $699 and also requires coding with Autologic which only certain installers have. This kit is MUCH nicer than the BMW offered product and much less than if you paid for usb/ipod and bluetooth while ordering your car. The vendor EAS has been listing this kits.

Add1ct · 02-08-2010, 10:24 PM

remember too that 2009s are not prewired for CD changers so if the 6fl runs off of that then you are pretty much out of luck without doing the wiring for that set up

fatjoez · 02-09-2010, 05:11 AM

ah cool cool yea checkin an 08 model at the moment so I don't really care if the cable is in the glovebox or where it is I just wanted to know if it's possible to add the IPOD/USB capability after factory.

Another question I had was if it only has the standard radio/cd player and I want to upgrade sounds.. Do you usually leave the head-deck in there and just upgrade the speakers / subwoofer?

Bmw dealer while back told me there is an after-factory audio upgrade option for around $1800 or somethin. Maybe thats the go..

Add1ct · 02-09-2010, 10:09 AM

the glove box route is nowhere near 1800, that said it will only work for the ipod and not be a USB port

King Size · 02-09-2010, 03:05 PM

he is talking about the audio upgrade costing $1800, not the ipod connection in the glovebox.

As previously stated the glovebox conenction is only for the ipod not a usb port

fatjoez · 02-09-2010, 05:08 PM

yeah I just wanna connect my ipod nano, but also was considering upgrading the actual speakers too so yea

02-08-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	can the USB port for ipod be retro-fitted? Heya I'm checkin this car which only has the aux port Just wanted to know is it possible to retro-fit the USB port after the cars built? Or is it a factory option?
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02-08-2010, 06:28 PM	#2
King Size Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: LMB 118d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auckland, NZ iTrader: (0)	No it can't, it is a factory option
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	i think if you get all the parts and had the car coded it could but it would be hard- you can just buy the BMW ipod interface adapter that lets you put the ipod in the glove box and works just as well __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	yes it can...you essentially have 2 options. 1. purchase the ipod adapter from UnitedBMW / Tischer / or your local dealer. About $300 and requires you to recode your radio. doesnt work if you have a cd changer 2. purchase a mObridge which gives you ipod and bluetooth capabilities. Nicer bluetooth than BMW offers. This works through your steering wheel function etc. This option runs $699 and also requires coding with Autologic which only certain installers have. This kit is MUCH nicer than the BMW offered product and much less than if you paid for usb/ipod and bluetooth while ordering your car. The vendor EAS has been listing this kits. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	remember too that 2009s are not prewired for CD changers so if the 6fl runs off of that then you are pretty much out of luck without doing the wiring for that set up __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	ah cool cool yea checkin an 08 model at the moment so I don't really care if the cable is in the glovebox or where it is I just wanted to know if it's possible to add the IPOD/USB capability after factory. Another question I had was if it only has the standard radio/cd player and I want to upgrade sounds.. Do you usually leave the head-deck in there and just upgrade the speakers / subwoofer? Bmw dealer while back told me there is an after-factory audio upgrade option for around $1800 or somethin. Maybe thats the go..
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	the glove box route is nowhere near 1800, that said it will only work for the ipod and not be a USB port __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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King Size Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: LMB 118d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auckland, NZ iTrader: (0)	he is talking about the audio upgrade costing $1800, not the ipod connection in the glovebox. As previously stated the glovebox conenction is only for the ipod not a usb port
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02-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#9
fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	yeah I just wanna connect my ipod nano, but also was considering upgrading the actual speakers too so yea
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