Let's DIY aux input cable. - Page 4

tom @ eas · 12-28-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swervin22

Anyone have a problem of a high pitched squeeling sound coming out of speakers when connecting something to the auxillary. Do you think it's a bad aux wire or is the input screwed?

Could be any of the two, or both.

jinthekoreankid · 01-04-2007, 01:15 PM

on my Z4 the sound is VERY quiet. and there is no input level to adjust on the "music note" button...

what do I do i wanna listen to some music

Striker169 · 01-04-2007, 07:58 PM

Can I do this with nav? Or what would it require?

michelito · 01-06-2007, 11:14 AM

Gotta look into this more closely - I just checked, and BMW in Canada want over $100 for the aux input cable... they're completely nuts!!!! And I don't think Pacific or Circle ship to Montreal... arghhhh

Thanks whote46 for the write-up!!!

Edit: has anyone tried to do something similar, but with the CD changer connector in the trunk? I just verified that I have it in there, and it is easier to access than removing parts of the dash to get to the HU...

Also, I Checked my HU - I have "SV 35-02 50".
Which is SW? the 35 or 50??

Thanks!
Also,

tom @ eas · 01-06-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker169

Can I do this with nav? Or what would it require?

NAV-equipped vehicles (2003+) have a 3-pin receptacle for the AUX connector to plug into behind the NAV screen.

tom @ eas · 01-06-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelito

has anyone tried to do something similar, but with the CD changer connector in the trunk? I just verified that I have it in there, and it is easier to access than removing parts of the dash to get to the HU...

You can go directly into the radio tuner in the trunk on NAV-equipped vehicles. You will have to insert the wires into the correct pin locations

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelito

Also, I Checked my HU - I have "SV 35-02 50".
Which is SW? the 35 or 50??

Thanks!
Also,

50 is your SW version.

Striker169 · 01-06-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

NAV-equipped vehicles (2003+) have a 3-pin receptacle for the AUX connector to plug into behind the NAV screen.

Is it on the acctual nav screen or on my nav harness? I dont see the same pins as on the normal radio.

tom @ eas · 01-06-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker169

Is it on the acctual nav screen or on my nav harness? I dont see the same pins as on the normal radio.

It's behind the NAV screen. You can use a e39-specific (non NAV) AUX kit and extract the pins if you would like to go directly into the tuner in the trunk.

tom @ eas · 01-06-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We have an interface that will convert the CD Changer input to an AUX port, this is plugged into the trunk.

We haven't placed the devices on the site yet, but I do have them in stock. Feel free to contact me interested.

Just to follow up - the AUX device is now on the site:

eas Auxiliary Audio Input
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=630

Limited_Slip · 01-09-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staszek

82110149389
E46

Auxiliary Audio Input
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation of this kit provides a direct audio input into the radio for MP3 - CD player etc
For model year 2003 and newer. E46 w/o nav
w
i List: $ 39.95 *
Sale: $ 31.96 *

At Circlebmw

Thanks

I bought mine from CircleBMW. Works Great. David Morrow is the man at CircleBMW

drkangldc · 02-19-2007, 11:45 AM

I made an aux input using this thread's directions. Mine is a little different, DSC panel has the aux input and I use a male to male cable to connect ipod to aux plug. I bought the plug from radio shack and use the cables from computer (audio cables, power switch cable). if you guys have any questions feel free to ask me. i would probably be more responsive via e-mail (docorona@gmail.com)

vids_blk323Ci · 02-19-2007, 07:16 PM

drkangl^^^

chrismiros · 02-20-2007, 09:05 AM

with this little mod will the cd changer still work?

chrismiros · 02-20-2007, 09:06 AM

Oh and i'm hedging as to whether i have an Aux in on my headunit, i have the Mode button, but its a tape deck, is this less likely to support AUX in?

chrismiros · 02-20-2007, 09:27 AM

I just tried to check the SW version on my cassette unit and it says SV 10 02 500 - is that any good? i notice everyone is talking about CD headunits, so i'm gonna figure that this is nt applicable or doiable on the cassette head unit?

vids_blk323Ci · 02-20-2007, 10:44 AM

Just check to see if you have the pins for the "SoundSystem" which are below the large pins (15, 13, 16). If so, you should see pin 4, 8, 9 which are ground, Ext In R+, Ext In L+ respectively. You have to pull your cassette unit out and look at the large black plug. If you do post a picture of what you saw for benefit of others.

Note dont confuse the above with the pins for the CD-changer which are under the large pins - 11, 14, 12. See post #10 for the diagram.

chrismiros · 02-20-2007, 01:48 PM

ok, that will be a weekend job then, i'll try and see if i can this weekend

white46 · 02-20-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrismiros

Oh and i'm hedging as to whether i have an Aux in on my headunit, i have the Mode button, but its a tape deck, is this less likely to support AUX in?

i think i heard somewhere that tape deck is not compatible with aux input even though its built date is 09/02.

tom @ eas · 02-20-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white46

i think i heard somewhere that tape deck is not compatible with aux input even though its built date is 09/02.

Business Cassette (even post 09/02) does not support AUX.

chrismiros · 02-21-2007, 02:18 AM

bugger

01-04-2007, 01:15 PM	#62
jinthekoreankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodstock, MD Posts: 389 My Ride: 03 BMW Z4 2.5i Sport View My Garage	on my Z4 the sound is VERY quiet. and there is no input level to adjust on the "music note" button... what do I do i wanna listen to some music __________________ 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i Sport

01-06-2007, 11:14 AM	#64
michelito Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 325ci SP View My Garage	Gotta look into this more closely - I just checked, and BMW in Canada want over $100 for the aux input cable... they're completely nuts!!!! And I don't think Pacific or Circle ship to Montreal... arghhhh Thanks whote46 for the write-up!!! Edit: has anyone tried to do something similar, but with the CD changer connector in the trunk? I just verified that I have it in there, and it is easier to access than removing parts of the dash to get to the HU... Also, I Checked my HU - I have "SV 35-02 50". Which is SW? the 35 or 50?? Thanks! Also, Last edited by michelito; 01-06-2007 at 11:50 AM.

02-19-2007, 07:16 PM	#72
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02-20-2007, 10:44 AM	#76
vids_blk323Ci • DFW • Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: DFW Posts: 2,736 My Ride: JB 323Ci • SP • PP View My Garage	Just check to see if you have the pins for the "SoundSystem" which are below the large pins (15, 13, 16). If so, you should see pin 4, 8, 9 which are ground, Ext In R+, Ext In L+ respectively. You have to pull your cassette unit out and look at the large black plug. If you do post a picture of what you saw for benefit of others. Note dont confuse the above with the pins for the CD-changer which are under the large pins - 11, 14, 12. See post #10 for the diagram. __________________ Dinan Stage I S/W \| ACS RSB \| ///M FSB \|UUC TMEs & Pulleys \|Ate Slotted Discs \| ScanGuageII \| RockyMounts MTB Carrrier \| OEM Rear Clears \| LED Euro City Lights & Rear Fogs \| Two-Tone Suede DIY \| ACS Pedals \| Bimmian Gauge Rings & M3 Face \| Smoked Frnt Corners w/ Luxeon LEDs \| EAS CF Roundels \| JLevi Ti CF trim \| Blk Suede shift/ e-brake boots \| ECS Smoked Frnt Bumper Reflectors \| DICE Duo Last edited by vids_blk323Ci; 02-20-2007 at 10:56 AM.

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01-04-2007, 07:58 PM	#63
Striker169 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 427 My Ride: 2003 BMW 330i View My Garage	Can I do this with nav? Or what would it require?

02-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#71
drkangldc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 44 My Ride: 2003 BMW 325Ci View My Garage	I made an aux input using this thread's directions. Mine is a little different, DSC panel has the aux input and I use a male to male cable to connect ipod to aux plug. I bought the plug from radio shack and use the cables from computer (audio cables, power switch cable). if you guys have any questions feel free to ask me. i would probably be more responsive via e-mail (docorona@gmail.com)

02-20-2007, 09:05 AM	#73
chrismiros Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: england Posts: 26 My Ride: E45 316TI SE Compact View My Garage	with this little mod will the cd changer still work?

02-20-2007, 09:06 AM	#74
chrismiros Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: england Posts: 26 My Ride: E45 316TI SE Compact View My Garage	Oh and i'm hedging as to whether i have an Aux in on my headunit, i have the Mode button, but its a tape deck, is this less likely to support AUX in?

02-20-2007, 09:27 AM	#75
chrismiros Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: england Posts: 26 My Ride: E45 316TI SE Compact View My Garage	I just tried to check the SW version on my cassette unit and it says SV 10 02 500 - is that any good? i notice everyone is talking about CD headunits, so i'm gonna figure that this is nt applicable or doiable on the cassette head unit?

02-20-2007, 01:48 PM	#77
chrismiros Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: england Posts: 26 My Ride: E45 316TI SE Compact View My Garage	ok, that will be a weekend job then, i'll try and see if i can this weekend

02-21-2007, 02:18 AM	#80
chrismiros Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: england Posts: 26 My Ride: E45 316TI SE Compact View My Garage	bugger