Getting Aux, do i need to program it by the BMW dealer?

[brainstorm]

Looking to buy this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-audio-cable-82110142174

Or is there another place that you can recomend that shippes to Sweden?

I talked to a BMW dealer here in Sweden, but they say that whatever aux cable i buy i need to program it for (180 Dollars or 133 pounds)

Is that true?

I dont have AUX when i press the mode button.

BMW Z4 3.0i from April 2004

 

[mr.tourette]

no it doesn't need programming

 

[Lynchy]

I've just fitted an aux cable with a female end to the plastic cover under the dashboard and it cost £4.99 delivered . Got it off EBay with the resistor already part of the cable . Once it was fitted Aux automatically appears on your radio .

 

[brainstorm]

So the resistor is the answer. Im looking at eBay, but how do i know it has a resistor?

 

[Lynchy]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016I9FS1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the link , I actually got this off Amazon but EBay have them as well . You can see the resistor integrated in the cable . Some of the cables may have the resistor taped up .

 

[bluespit]

if you fit this do you lose the CD changer function?

 

[ChrisN53]

How easy is it to get to the plug to fit?

 

[Lynchy]

No, you don't lose your CD changer.
Plugs into the back of your radio so you need to pull it out .

 

[elevensies]

i like the bmw option though of replacing the cigarette box thing

not for 80 quid mind you :tumbleweed: