|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
DIY - BMW MOST iPod Adapter Install
|
|
03-06-2008, 10:42 AM | #23 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Looks like the proper install process is as follows:
1) 'I Stage' flash 2) install hardware 3) update software Someone mentioned that step 1 is not needed. Can anyone else confirm? The hardware went down in price. It is going for $250 from Tischer.
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
03-06-2008, 11:20 AM | #24 |
General
516
Rep 18,858
Posts |
I am all about the DIY, but I had the dealership install this one when I took delivery of my E92...
Just not something I wanted to screw up... Works like a charm though!!! |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2008, 07:20 AM | #26 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Has Anyone else done this DIY?
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2008, 07:35 AM | #27 |
The Man
17
Rep 348
Posts |
I had it installed. Does require coding. That count?
__________________
2007 328i (01/07 Production)
Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill || Bluetooth Retrofit || Ipod Retrofit || Rear Power Outlets || Euro Switch || Blacklines |
Appreciate
0
|
11-03-2008, 01:38 PM | #28 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Yes. thanks.
I just ordered the part and the SA agrees to let me do the install and they do the programming. Taking the car in on wed to start with I stage programming. then I get the car for me to install hardware and then bring car back for final programming. Wish me luck.
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2008, 09:09 AM | #29 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
I took the car in today for flashing and the dealer tells me its not needed to flash first. They told me to go ahead install the hardware and they will program it after. We'll see how that goes.
A couple of open questions if you guys know... 1) the actual location of the interface box is behind the glove box or behind the radio? 2) I'm thinking on routing the cable that plugs into the ipod to the center console. If so, do I still need to remove the glove box?
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 04:02 PM | #30 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Well, I started working on this today.
3/4 done. All I need to do now is reinstall the radio, and put back the trim, and the glove box. I'll do a new DIY because I took a lot of pics and will provide more details of the process. I also clocked myself. Not rushing, but just a log of how long it took. I took my time and lots of breaks.
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 06:38 PM | #31 |
Captain
72
Rep 929
Posts
Drives: E90 2007 328xi
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: LIC NY / Central NJ
|
Nice. Looking forward to it.
__________________
E90 2007 / Step / Montego Blue / Black Dakota Leather / Premium / Cold Weather
MODS: Exterior: Blacklines, debadged, HO ceramic 35% tint, Hoen yellow fogs, matte black grille, OEM style splitters, Halogen-to-Xenon Interior: Alum pedals, CF wrapped trim, V1 and Nuvi hardwire, M-Tech tri-stitched wheel, SMG M5 shift knob Performance: AluFelgen CSL 19" 8.5 ET33/9.5 ET30 with 5mm rear spacers | GY Eagle F1 Asym 235/265, KW V3, BMW Perf exhaust+intake |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 09:25 PM | #32 | |
First Lieutenant
13
Rep 337
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 10:25 PM | #33 |
First Lieutenant
13
Rep 337
Posts |
How much are dealerships charging you guys for the post-installation programming?
BTW - I read on another forum where EAS said that you just need the programming post-install, not prior to. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 11:12 PM | #34 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
I went to my dealer and actually spoke with the tech dude who actually does the job.
He tells me that they could go either way. But for them, its better just to plug the car to their computer once instead of twice. So, he advised to go ahead and install the hardware and then bring the car for programming. I was quoted $125 for coding/programming. I will post my DIY next week and will also report back on my visit to the dealer.
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2008, 11:32 PM | #35 |
The Man
17
Rep 348
Posts |
Here is the main issue with installing the parts yourself. If you dont do it right, it wont program. And then you are out money. And if there is ANY problem with the program, you can be damn sure the first thing they are going to blame is YOUR install. Thats why I had them do the install and programming. I also had bluetooth put in at the same time and it took them 3 days to get it all working. On the plus side, they only charged me for 4 hours of labor for entire bluetooth and ipod retrofit.
You can see my experience here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175658
__________________
2007 328i (01/07 Production)
Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill || Bluetooth Retrofit || Ipod Retrofit || Rear Power Outlets || Euro Switch || Blacklines |
Appreciate
0
|
11-09-2008, 04:21 AM | #36 | |
First Lieutenant
13
Rep 337
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-09-2008, 05:03 AM | #37 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Agree.
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-09-2008, 05:13 AM | #38 | |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
Quote:
The risk is there. it increases if you're not into this kind of work. I've been reading and reading this mod for a year. unsure about the outcome. I decided to do it after talking to my dealer. There are many steps where you can screw up and cause some cosmetic damage to your trim. The instructions are over simplified. I feel pretty good about the install. I do have one concern... Not bending the fiber optic cable too much. The OP mentioned the importance of this cable. I'm not putting all together just yet. I'll bring the car with its guts out. If I messed something, he will have easy access to see what I did. As for programming problems, talking to the dealer gave me peace of mind. They insisted its not necessary to do stage 1 programming before the hardware install. So, if there are problems there, I have my Service guy as witness that the tech dude said what he said. I'll post my DIY today and have the car programmed on tuesday. Crossing fingers and wish me luck.
__________________
I need a drink |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-09-2008, 02:50 PM | #39 | |
First Lieutenant
13
Rep 337
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-09-2008, 07:00 PM | #40 |
Deny everything
217
Rep 11,378
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beautiful MD
|
My version of this DIY is up...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184807
__________________
I need a drink |
Appreciate
0
|
11-23-2008, 02:34 PM | #41 |
New Member
4
Rep 24
Posts |
Hi people i need HELP! I had problems with my dealer- i asked for my ipod adapert but they said that they wont sell it to me if i won't have it fitted at their place... i managed to get hold of the ipod adapter from somwhere else and fitted it my self... AS it requires coding i had to take it to my local dealer... they where very polite (but obviously not happy that they couldnt get the money from me for the fitting)
I know coding is a simple process and doesn't require 3 hours labour!! that what they charged me for claming that they had to "initialize" tyre pressure, electrical windows, steering angle etc. I think that they simply CHEATED ME and thet the work that they carrid out was not necessary! they charged me £210 which is crazy! Also i have recently done a full service at another dealer and the car was showing 27000km to another service, after they have tapered with the car software, now it show 7000km which is crazy as well, i think they changed it on propose hoping that i will not notice and will rip me of during the another service (that obviously is not required this soon!) i want to write a formal complaint about this behavior to BMW customer service. And i decided to have them on and proved that they stole money form me and tried to setal some more by making me have a service sooner than required. in order to do this COULD I KINDLY ASK ANYONE TO SENT ME THEIR INVOICE SHOWING THAT THE CODING WAS DONE WITHIN AN HOUR PLEASE???? please get in touch with me other e90 bimmer owners as i need your help on this my email ems23@bath.ac.uk HELP MUCH APPRICIETED THANKS ERYK |
Appreciate
0
|
05-30-2009, 05:49 AM | #42 |
First Lieutenant
21
Rep 339
Posts |
on the subject of dash trim removal:
I saw another poster start on the left side near the start button. I wish I had done that. The right side pin socket has a metal friction socket that grips *hard*. The end result for me was breaking the plastic tab on the trim piece that holds the pin and now I have to try epoxy to glue the plastic back together or buy a new trim piece. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-15-2009, 04:56 AM | #43 | |
freude am fahren ....scheiden freude...
17
Rep 299
Posts |
Quote:
thank you for your DIY guide... I got interface and instructions for my z4 from my dealer, at last(actually I had to fight to get instructions, but nothing wrong when I opurchased retrofit with the money in my hands....).... the connector bridge you are talking about....I have it and I had to bought it separately with a optic fiber twin cable...but I don t' undestrand where I have to plug it for stage 1 coding(dealer told me it's not necessary on a 6 months old z4....anyway he told me it's just a update you can do after the retrofit....) as I can't see that in your pictures... instructions don't mention this bridge.... my car has simply professional radio and 11 speaker system with an amp. no idrive nor cd charger nor cd charger preparation....can you help me about that bridge please? thank you in advance, so much! Francesco from North Italy |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-19-2009, 10:07 AM | #44 |
freude am fahren ....scheiden freude...
17
Rep 299
Posts |
I 'd like, please, the picture of the bridge you told about the stage 1.....
anyone? please? Francesco from North Italy |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|