How to add aux to stock radio

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Hello,

I would be interested to know the best method of installing a input aux into the cars built in radio system. From looking online, it looking like the following should just connect into the back of it.

Are there any alternative methods?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Auxiliary-Audio-Input-Adapter/dp/B07MTYZ23Z/ref=asc_df_B07MTYZ23Z/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241170466778&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16024101837877359936&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045417&hvtargid=pla-685722066156&psc=1
 
Yes that or similar but existing radio has to be of certain age( think was late 2002)so that cycle thro radio/Cd/cdchanger would then go to Aux. Lots of threads o net about it particularly for E46 bmw's. When did my E46 also added a parrot kit for bluetooth phone (which worked with steering wheel controls). think there is a parrot kit that will do both telephone and bluetooth streaming.
Did a write up on BMWland re parrot kit. If thinking doing can look for link( Telephone parts cost less than £100 inc 2nd hand parrot kit)
HTH
Ken
 
No need for bluetooth phone connectivity. Just want to be able to play music through either aux or usb cable.

Any way of telling is the adapter I am looking at works with my radio? (It has a CD changer in the rear storage compartment.)
 
You need this:

https://fruitycarcables.co.uk/fruity%20car%20cables/shop/select%20your%20model.html#!/products/z4-e85-e86-aux

Then research how to take the vents out, two screws gets the radio out and its simple to fir the cable.
 
Lots of info here about part no's/model years cant find original web posting which detailed which models had MODE button that had AUX as fourth input
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1611782-Guide-to-Buying-E46-BMW-Business-CD53-Alpine-Radios-that-play-MP3-Data-CDs!
 
Lots of info here about part no's/model years cant find original web posting which detailed which models had MODE button that had AUX as fourth input
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1611782-Guide-to-Buying-E46-BMW-Business-CD53-Alpine-Radios-that-play-MP3-Data-CDs!
 
Have you checked the back of the stereo already? When i removed my stereo it already had one connected & coiled up at the back.
I just had to drill a hole and fit it.
 
Rockhopper said:
You need this:

https://fruitycarcables.co.uk/fruity%20car%20cables/shop/select%20your%20model.html#!/products/z4-e85-e86-aux

Then research how to take the vents out, two screws gets the radio out and its simple to fir the cable.
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Do you know if this cable will work with this radio?
 

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Yes it will but you can email the chap to confirm, I found him very helpful, infact i think he's a member on here.
 
ibasniper said:
Have you checked the back of the stereo already? When i removed my stereo it already had one connected & coiled up at the back.
I just had to drill a hole and fit it.
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If you have already got a cable you will have the option for aux in the radio/cd/cd changer cycle.
 
Just purchased an aux cable from Fruity Cables, who was a very active member here years ago. Friendly fast service and taylors cable taking into account if you have Nav/bluetooth. He no longer has a website, but you will find him on ebay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301066788151?hash=item4618fa9d37:g:PxwAAO
 
I have an aux already built into the Z4 in the panel above the ashtray near the drivers side. I thought these were in all models? I've fitted a Echo auto here also, so can play anything from Amazon music or Spotify. Just ask Alexa lol. She also can make calls too.
 

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I installed aux using a cheap eBay cable and socket (which visually looks identical to the Fruity setup, including the red cable). It works, but there is noticeable white noise through the speakers on aux mode, which increases with revs. Can anyone with the Fruity setup confirm no such issue?
 
plenty said:
I installed aux using a cheap eBay cable and socket (which visually looks identical to the Fruity setup, including the red cable). It works, but there is noticeable white noise through the speakers on aux mode, which increases with revs. Can anyone with the Fruity setup confirm no such issue?
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You need one of these...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019FC6ZQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
Installed my Fruity aux cable yesterday and can confirm no noticeable white noise in aux mode - I'm using it with a bluetooth adapter :thumbsup:
 
Should add, that I've gone down this route of connecting bluetooth through aux as a temporary measure. I actually have Grom connected through CD changer cables, but following a change to a different OEM headunit the CD changer cables are no longer recognised on my pre-facelift DSP system - connects, but no sound :o It's a known issue and needs a bit of coding - will have to wait a while to sort.
 
I'm currently in the process of switching from the DVD Navigation OEM head unit to the BMW business CD player. Why? Because the External Navigation screen has packed up and the head unit has no built in display.
My current setup uses the aux input which I was planning on using with the replacement BMW business CD player but it doesn't seem to have the aux option when cycling through.
Does anyone know if there is a way to program the head unit and enable aux input?

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