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01-17-2015, 01:45 PM | #1 |
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MP3 Player And Sound System
I have a 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i. Is there some way to create an AUX input for a MP3 player?? Also, does anyone have this issue....I'll have Stereo on and while I'm driving I get great sound. But when I start to slow down to a stop, the volume goes way down....Ideas, Suggestions??
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The volume adjusts itself based on your speed so that you don't have to turn the volume up when you're at speed. To adjust the amount of compensation, press and hold the musical note button on the left of the radio until "SPEED VOL" appears on the screen. You can then use the buttons to the right of the 5/6 button (2 dashes) to adjust up or down. In your case, you would want to go with a lower number. Last edited by JPWEraser; 01-17-2015 at 05:14 PM.. |
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01-17-2015, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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OK, now I understand. I thought there was a short somewhere located in the stereo. Silly me. Also thank you for the tip on the AUX for a mp3 player. I called "Cruchfield" yesterday, and they wanted to sell me item that was 260.00, plus the instillation which would bring it above 300.00 dollars. I knew that was a load of BS, thus is why I asked the question here. About the "Stereo", I have gone through that option and all I saw was some-type of Jazz setting, (Which is the clearest sound of all the choices) and a "Church" option, and then a "Tone In" option which I have no idea what that is or dose....
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http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79747 Another good source to get the part from: https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462 Looks like it's back ordered everywhere. Good luck! |
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01-17-2015, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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Thank you Very much for those links. I have been watching YouTube and it looks to be about the same. I finally found what you were speaking of about the "Speed Volume". It was at 6, so I lowered it to 2. I suppose that will keep the volume at the same level. At least now I understand how that works...
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01-20-2015, 01:55 PM | #6 |
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Now that you know what and where it is, tweak it but don't dismiss it until you've experimented a bit. It is actually a very convenient feature in a roadster (didn't go back mid-post to see what you drive) as the road/wind noise at speed vis-à-vis the relative silence at a stoplight would otherwise require constant volume adjustments.
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Absolutely no reason it would "mess up" your sound system, unless the installer wantonly disconnected/cut wires and harnesses during the install. Though my E85 has it factory installed, I installed the kit in my E46 and have had no problems for several years. Your making a decision based on inaccurate advice.
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01-21-2015, 11:29 AM | #10 |
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With all due respect, have two done your homework on a 03 Z4 3.0i Premium Sound System?? If you have not, please do not talk of what you do not know. If you have, go ahead and print your source and what it states. You don't think I don't want a AUX so that I can use ipod instead of loading "Single CD's". First and foremost understand BMW is not known for their "Sound Systems". So go ahead and gleam that info first.
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01-21-2015, 12:27 PM | #11 |
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BMW doesn't actually make their "sound systems". An aux jack could never ever, never ever, never never ever screw it up. It's like saying headphones will ruin an iPod.
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01-21-2015, 12:34 PM | #12 |
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Suit yourself . . . and good luck here . . . you've certainly made a noteworthy first impression.
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I was told by BMW and Bavsound that the year of my Z4 was kinda "Tricky" to use it. But what I'm hearing from everyone here is that their out of their minds. I'm looking at one that can be used in the "Ash tray of the car. Any other suggestions on certain devices that will work the best??
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On a side note; do yourself a favor and don't bash people on here especially when they are trying to help you. If you needed some kind of confirmation... here is the very same unit on Tischer BMW's site... https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462 And from Turner... http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-11...-30si-z4m.aspx And Bavauto... http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...tYGRoClZLw_wcB I wish you the best of luck in your aux input journey - taking this thread off of my subscription list. Edit: Oh, and one more thing: Last edited by JPWEraser; 01-22-2015 at 10:10 AM.. |
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Bravo for taking the high road JPW . . . you're a better man than I.
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