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Subject: IPOD integration with BMW: details & some photos Author: zigor911 : member since February, 2004 : 2003 posts Posted on: 2005-02-27 16:43:36

Per my previous post I was able fully integrate Ipod into my e38. Now, here are some details.
1) I've decided to leverage IceLink+ kit from Dension, as base for Ipod integration. The kit comes with the famous RadioShack A/D converter (but modified for 12V power supply), 15ft extension cable (for trunk install), the main adaptor, cradle or active cable for Ipod connection and bunch of manuals.

2) I followed TIS instructions and removed trunk covers, rear seat, and disassembled center console enough so I could fish the wire all the way to the front. I run the wire from the trunk following phone harness (entering cabin under rear center armrest, center tunnerl - that was fun!!! and then along the passenger side of teh center console all the way to the front. Here you can the wire that connects the IceLink adaptor and Ipod cradle.


For now, I keep Icelink adaptor behind the passenger' side center console carpet sidewall

3)I installed A/D converter and another adaptor plug (for the IceliNK+ extension cable and 3 pin input, and analog line audio output - all part of the kit) on the same bracket where CPT7000 TCU module used to be - behind the BT and/or TV module

4)As I was planning on adding the switch box (to toggle between Ipod and CDC), I also had to run 1 wire to the front, this time to the driver side. The switch was installed on empty cover:



5) Now about the switch box. I was able to find all original parts needed for connectors (see my my early post). Since my e38 also has DSP, and IceLink+ kit was coming with coaxial cable, I had to figure out how to make all this work. Thanks to LA-Sean, I've learned that those connectors are SMB type, and later I found out that AMP was making those for BMW. The cable itself is really a 50 Ohm RG174/U cable.
To be safe, I've decided to switch both IBus and Audio signals. To accomplish that I used a 12V relay that is capable of toggling 2 pairs of contacts at the same time. I also found an aluminum box that would fit a few SMB contacts, some wires and relay.



6) Since I already had BT kit installed, I didn't have SES module, so I put the box in that location




7) IceLink+ support ID3V2 text. It's in beta, but it works. This is a song from BMW Audiophile sample CD

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• IPOD integration with BMW: details & some photos (pic) (url) - zigor911 2005-02-27 16:43:36 (6403 views)
  • excellent! let us know when the id3 display is no longer beta... (nt) - pauljghosh 2005-02-28 14:45:37 (519 views)
    • should be soon (url) - zigor911 2005-02-28 14:55:49 (565 views)
  • Parts list and a schematic of what you did for e38.org? (nt) - jcarey 2005-02-27 16:51:37 (665 views)
    • sure - who/where should I email or post? (nt) - zigor911 2005-02-27 17:14:53 (451 views)
      • Post here, I am sure David will get it in! Congrats again I love it! (nt) - silber98 2005-02-27 23:56:41 (448 views)
      • Re: sure - who/where should I email or post? (nt) - ralteredstates 2005-02-27 22:19:44 (463 views)
        • sorry, hit enter too early. I'm in! love parts list and schematic (nt) - ralteredstates 2005-02-27 22:21:09 (559 views)