#1
1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 32
Car: '05 330ci ZHP
Aux cable in '05 e46
Looking to put an aux cable in my e46... Just a 3.5mm headphone jack... Anyone in Ottawa that can do it? Or any step by step DIY's??
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#2
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North York
Posts: 135
Car: 05 E46 M3
Diy
Hey,
It's funny you ask, I just installed an aux-in into my 2005 E46 yesterday and I took pictures as I went. I ordered the OEM cable from the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-Auxi...-/350154917607
I watched this first to familiarize myself with the procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=logGSmvNnwY
The OEM part kit has instructions for installation for the aux-in jack in the glove box but I decided I wanted it in the center console. All you'll need is plastic trim tools (you can buy a full set at Sears for ~$20), a phillips screwdriver, a drill, and a couple of drill bits. It took me about 2 hours to complete. Here are a few of the pictures...
Cheers,
Scottie
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#3
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North York
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Car: 05 E46 M3
wow...sorry for the huge images!
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 32
Car: '05 330ci ZHP
So sweet! Thanks so much!!
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#5
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Car: '05 330ci ZHP
Possible to make it USB?
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#6
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North York
Posts: 135
Car: 05 E46 M3
I only wanted aux-in it but it's possible, see an example here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTX48lNAWgE
Depending on what product you buy you may be limited as far as installation location and convenience due to space limitations.
#7
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Oshawa
Posts: 63
Car: 2000 BMW 323ci
Is there a way to do this on cars with no "Mode" button?
#8
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North York
Posts: 135
Car: 05 E46 M3
I seem to recall that the aux-in option is only present after a certain manufacturing date...I'm guessing you're deck is a cassette only?...If so, you may have to look at getting yourself a new head unit.
#9
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North York
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Car: 05 E46 M3
Lots of views here. What do you guys think of my choice to place the jack in the center console rather than the glove box?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
FermiParadox
Lots of views here. What do you guys think of my choice to place the jack in the center console rather than the glove box?
Awesome job! I would paid you if you can do this for me.
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#11
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Location: North York
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Car: 05 E46 M3
Quote:
Originally Posted by
e46silver
Awesome job! I would paid you if you can do this for me.
Thanks!
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 74
Car: E46 325i
I put mine in the sunglasses holder cubby, nice and tucked away.
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