DAB Radio

billyboym3 · 10-19-2015, 03:45 PM

Hi All,

Quick question thats bugging me,

Ive just bought an E93 with pro nav etc etc

well this ...
BMW TELESERVICES

6AB CONTROL TELESERVICES

6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE

6NF EXT.CON.OF THE MUSIC PLAY.I.MOBILPH

6VC CONTROL COMBOX

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

612 BMW ASSIST

615 EXTENDED BMW ONLINE INFORMATION

616 BMW ONLINE

620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM

633 PREP.MOB. PH. BUSINESS BLUET.INTERF.

688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

698 AREA-CODE 2

7XA M LEATH.STEERING WHEEL W.PADDLES/MULTI

etc et now I was expecting this to have DAB as standard! is that an optional extra too? because I don't have it!

gutted

.

jammy78 · 10-19-2015, 04:06 PM

Yep, DAB is a option

billyboym3 · 10-19-2015, 04:11 PM

bummer! is it much of a job to retrofit? costly? worth it?

IanS100 · 10-20-2015, 01:48 AM

I'm guessing you'll need to replace your Pro Nav unit with a DAB version, buy & fit the correct aerial, emulator & coding. The DAB units are fairly rare so expect a premium price, so I doubt you'll get away under £1k for an OE DAB retrofit, and depending who you get to do it, it could be a helluva lot more

ptpending · 10-20-2015, 07:04 AM

there is geniune dab retrofit kit
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_2440
look like it's from connect2s autodab

AlwynMike · 10-20-2015, 07:08 AM

That looks very much like the "AutoDAB" kit, easily obtainable at your local eBay page.

Otherwise, there is a "Fistune" that may be mounted in your boot and connect up to your CD changer Prep. Get an active antenna to stick on to your rear window so it doesn't look quite as messy as a front window stick-on. You control this through iDrive, so doesn't have the additional remote.

Mike

dm2583 · 10-21-2015, 01:15 PM

I have factory DAB in my car and it is hopeless. Very rarely do i get a consistent signal..

russ9898 · 10-21-2015, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dm2583

I have factory DAB in my car and it is hopeless. Very rarely do i get a consistent signal..

Yet I on the otherhand find mine brilliant and rarely get signal dropout...

khurmit · 10-23-2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dm2583

I have factory DAB in my car and it is hopeless. Very rarely do i get a consistent signal..

I live on the Bucks/Berks border and DAB reception is perfect!!!

billyboym3 · 11-01-2015, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwynMike

That looks very much like the "AutoDAB" kit, easily obtainable at your local eBay page.

Otherwise, there is a "Fistune" that may be mounted in your boot and connect up to your CD changer Prep. Get an active antenna to stick on to your rear window so it doesn't look quite as messy as a front window stick-on. You control this through iDrive, so doesn't have the additional remote.

Mike

The Fistune looks good, I didn't really want additional wires and remotes etc around the dash.

Has anyone had experience of these?

AlwynMike · 11-02-2015, 06:34 AM

If you're on Pistonheads, "Eatontrifles" did a write up and video on fitting this to his E91. He did a good description on BMWLand too, now sadly gone.

Mike

jammy78 · 11-02-2015, 08:08 AM

Another option - I've got a DAB CIC, which you can have for £340 + your current CIC. This will include a plug n play emulator & coding.

Because you have a E93, you will need an aftermarket dab aerial.

10-19-2015, 03:45 PM	#1
billyboym3 Private First Class 11 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	DAB Radio Hi All, Quick question thats bugging me, Ive just bought an E93 with pro nav etc etc well this ... BMW TELESERVICES 6AB CONTROL TELESERVICES 6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE 6NF EXT.CON.OF THE MUSIC PLAY.I.MOBILPH 6VC CONTROL COMBOX 609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 612 BMW ASSIST 615 EXTENDED BMW ONLINE INFORMATION 616 BMW ONLINE 620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM 633 PREP.MOB. PH. BUSINESS BLUET.INTERF. 688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM 694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER 698 AREA-CODE 2 7XA M LEATH.STEERING WHEEL W.PADDLES/MULTI etc et now I was expecting this to have DAB as standard! is that an optional extra too? because I don't have it! gutted .
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jammy78 Colonel 126 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Windsor iTrader: (21)	Yep, DAB is a option
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10-20-2015, 01:48 AM	#4
IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing you'll need to replace your Pro Nav unit with a DAB version, buy & fit the correct aerial, emulator & coding. The DAB units are fairly rare so expect a premium price, so I doubt you'll get away under £1k for an OE DAB retrofit, and depending who you get to do it, it could be a helluva lot more
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10-20-2015, 07:04 AM	#5
ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,749 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	there is geniune dab retrofit kit http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_2440 look like it's from connect2s autodab __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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10-20-2015, 07:08 AM	#6
AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	That looks very much like the "AutoDAB" kit, easily obtainable at your local eBay page. Otherwise, there is a "Fistune" that may be mounted in your boot and connect up to your CD changer Prep. Get an active antenna to stick on to your rear window so it doesn't look quite as messy as a front window stick-on. You control this through iDrive, so doesn't have the additional remote. Mike
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10-21-2015, 01:15 PM	#7
dm2583 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 250 Posts Drives: E92 335i \| E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	I have factory DAB in my car and it is hopeless. Very rarely do i get a consistent signal..
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11-02-2015, 06:34 AM	#11
AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	If you're on Pistonheads, "Eatontrifles" did a write up and video on fitting this to his E91. He did a good description on BMWLand too, now sadly gone. Mike
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11-02-2015, 08:08 AM	#12
jammy78 Colonel 126 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Windsor iTrader: (21)	Another option - I've got a DAB CIC, which you can have for £340 + your current CIC. This will include a plug n play emulator & coding. Because you have a E93, you will need an aftermarket dab aerial.
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