installing the AUX input...

[AtoB]

question(s) part 2:

i did a search in the DIY section on how to install an AUX input.
the only full one no longer has pics. i am thinking that i will pull the radio, and snake the wires down to the ashtray. my question is, is removing the radio as simple as pulling the center vents and then just removing the two screws that hold it in place? i know i can pop out the access panel between the radio and the climate controls, and figure that is how i will reach the cable and feed it to the ashtray. anyone know if that thinking is correct?

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

question(s) part 2:

i did a search in the DIY section on how to install an AUX input.
the only full one no longer has pics. i am thinking that i will pull the radio, and snake the wires down to the ashtray. my question is, is removing the radio as simple as pulling the center vents and then just removing the two screws that hold it in place? i know i can pop out the access panel between the radio and the climate controls, and figure that is how i will reach the cable and feed it to the ashtray. anyone know if that thinking is correct?

I've done this. Here is a link w/instructions. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=130986

Just page down until you see them. Pull the vents using a credit card also shown in the middle of the post.

Your thinking is generally corrrect. Pull the vents, pull the radio. Pull the ash tray module, all as directed in the posts. Easy to run the wire behind the climate controls and there is no need to remove them. Pay attention to the wiring instructions on the back of the head unit. About 30-60 min. to install with no real skills or special tools required.

Good luck!

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by caseysc

I've done this. Here is a link w/instructions. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=130986

Just page down until you see them. Pull the vents using a credit card also shown in the middle of the post.

Your thinking is generally corrrect. Pull the vents, pull the radio. Pull the ash tray module, all as directed in the posts. Easy to run the wire behind the climate controls and there is no need to remove them. Pay attention to the wiring instructions on the back of the head unit. About 30-60 min. to install with no real skills or special tools required.

Good luck!

i just bought the Auxiliary Input Kit from BavAuto.... thanks!

A

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

i just bought the Auxiliary Input Kit from BavAuto.... thanks!

A

Did you check the price at Tischer? They generally beat everyone. Here's the link:

http://www.trademotion.com/splash/in...?siteid=214672

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by caseysc

Did you check the price at Tischer? They generally beat everyone. Here's the link:

http://www.trademotion.com/splash/in...?siteid=214672

no, i bought this...i liked that it was all one piece....

http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img...2110142174.jpg

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

no, i bought this...i liked that it was all one piece....

http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img...2110142174.jpg

Very nice. Would have bought that myself had I know it was all one piece. Price?

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by caseysc

Very nice. Would have bought that myself had I know it was all one piece. Price?

$75... plus $15 for the cord. so i'm in it for less the $100.

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

$75... plus $15 for the cord. so i'm in it for less the $100.

IIRC, mine was <$70 shipped. But, it's certainly less effort when it's all one piece.

[psygnosis]

I have yet to install the Aux adapter into my Z4, but I want to try to put the port on that panel under the climate controls, I think that's where it is on the 07's that come with it already installed.

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by psygnosis

I have yet to install the Aux adapter into my Z4, but I want to try to put the port on that panel under the climate controls, I think that's where it is on the 07's that come with it already installed.

Correct. See this post:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...ight=Z4+Aux+in

Pretty easy if you get the panel with the cuttout for the aux in.

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by caseysc

Correct. See this post:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...ight=Z4+Aux+in

Pretty easy if you get the panel with the cuttout for the aux in.

VERY helpful! mine will be hear tomorrow... i got the BAVAUTO one though.

[AtoB]

it's in... the only hassle was removing the vents... other than that it went well.
figure that the AUX INPUT part arrived today, but the cord i got on amazon didn't... guess i'll have to wait to see how it sounds.

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by AtoB

it's in... the only hassle was removing the vents... other than that it went well.
figure that the AUX INPUT part arrived today, but the cord i got on amazon didn't... guess i'll have to wait to see how it sounds.

it works great! i borrowed my buddies AUX cable...

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

it works great! i borrowed my buddies AUX cable...

Congrats!

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by caseysc

Congrats!

thanks for your help!

[caseysc]

Originally Posted by AtoB

thanks for your help!

Happy to help as is nearly everyone frequenting this forum. Pay it forward.