Adding USB Jack

[shauniewalnuts]

Is it possible to add the USB input jack myself. Im not concerned about the Ipod I just want to be able to plug in a flash drive with songs on it since when I play an mp3 CD the first 40 songs usually skip for some reason.

Are the radios the same? Is this possible without swapping out the radio?

[RedVert135]

Originally Posted by shauniewalnuts

Is it possible to add the USB input jack myself. Im not concerned about the Ipod I just want to be able to plug in a flash drive with songs on it.

I want to do this, too!

[jbenington86]

im sure it possible but they will chrage you the same amount for the cable...unless you can find a generic and there is nothing special with the setup

[Lester]

Originally Posted by shauniewalnuts

Is it possible to add the USB input jack myself. Im not concerned about the Ipod I just want to be able to plug in a flash drive with songs on it since when I play an mp3 CD the first 40 songs usually skip for some reason.

Are the radios the same? Is this possible without swapping out the radio?

I'm sure your dealer can quote you - but it will likely be much more than the original $400. There is a dealer installed (in the glove box) Ipod adapter - but it doesn't have a USB interface.

At this point you might be better off just to buy a high capacity MP3 player, for $150 - $200 and play songs through the AUX port. I have the Insignia Pilot expanded to 16 GB and it works great for under $200.

[MrRoboto]

What about Denison. Has anyone looked at them as an alternative?

[theanhdy]

bump old thread for updated answers!!! I want usb so bad!!!

[Dackelone]

Hi All,

I don't understand why you guys don't look at RealOEM for things like this. Bmw has A LOT of add on options. Just do some poking around on the parts film.

Here is what you are looking for:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...14&hg=65&fg=95

Good Luck,
David

[bkochuk]

my dealer (Performance BMW in Chapel Hill) said that the usb kit was a factory installed option and couldn't be put in later...

[Dackelone]

Looks to me like you can add one! Why would bmw go to teh trouble of selling a accesory kit then>?

I think most people at the dealerships do not know what they have to sell. Just look at the Performance Parts! lol you guys should really look on RealOEM, bc they have a lot of cool accs that we can order thru bmw. You just need to know the part numbers.

take care
David

[theanhdy]

I'm very interested. However, no price listed for most of those items.

What does this mean?

For vehicles with
Navigation system, Professional = No
and
Navigation system Business = No
and
Radio BMW Professional = No
and
On-board monitor with TV = No

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by theanhdy

I'm very interested. However, no price listed for most of those items.

What does this mean?

For vehicles with
Navigation system, Professional = No
and
Navigation system Business = No
and
Radio BMW Professional = No
and
On-board monitor with TV = No

Oops! Looks like there are two USB kits. The above kit will not with the US base radio)Bmw Profesional). This kit must be for the RoW cars with a basic radio setup.

THIS is the kit for our US spec cars. There are several kits - depending on your radio and Navi options.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...60&hg=65&fg=95

bye
David

[theanhdy]

Would this work for US OEM Professional radio?

http://www.zen104526.zen.co.uk/320d/...trofit%201.pdf

[dragon1761]

Originally Posted by Lester

I'm sure your dealer can quote you - but it will likely be much more than the original $400. There is a dealer installed (in the glove box) Ipod adapter - but it doesn't have a USB interface.

At this point you might be better off just to buy a high capacity MP3 player, for $150 - $200 and play songs through the AUX port. I have the Insignia Pilot expanded to 16 GB and it works great for under $200.

fyi. The factory radio plays mp3 cd's.

[fatjoez]

for those considering the retrofit kit offered by dealers / realoem.com

Supposedly simply plugs into the CD changer port and runs off that and according to one person who has it installed

- is slow
- cuts off artist names/track titles

oh well.. tough luck I guess

[thez99]

Other than getting the ipod adapter from the dealer and spending 500 bucks installed on that, how can i plug my nano into the AUX jack under the armrest, I have no cable with that end to it...?? My ipods other end is a usb..

[bryce]

Originally Posted by thez99

Other than getting the ipod adapter from the dealer and spending 500 bucks installed on that, how can i plug my nano into the AUX jack under the armrest, I have no cable with that end to it...?? My ipods other end is a usb..

you use the headphone jack....you'll need a cord ($8 or so from best buy)