E92 I-drive USB retrofit

[ShaunB]

Hi Guys

I have the Idrive system in my E92 but only have the aux port, is there any way to retrofit a USB to the system?

 

[MHuzaifa]

Thanks for the thread i wanted to ask the same as i have the same issue, Dealer advised it would cost around R10k which i think is ridiculous !!!

 

[R!Yo]

Guys, you can both speak to Ratslaaf@OBDWorx (Gert), he's done many retrofits to cars on the forum!

 

[ShaunB]

I saw this but Not sure if its plug and play??

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/AUX-...-Series-E87-E90-E91-E92-X5-X6/1964279443.html

 

[terrynew]

You can read up on this http://gromaudio.com/compare.html It integrates into the BMW system and is easy to install. Or you can speak to Gert Ratslaaf@OBDWorx and see what is best and cheaper for you.

 

[Ratslaaf]

Hey gents,

If your cars are CCC navigation (pre '09) then USB isn't supported by the head unit using BMW equipment. You'll have to then look at something like the grom units to give you that functionality.

 

[maleven-GP]

Hey gents,

If your cars are CCC navigation (pre '09) then USB isn't supported by the head unit using BMW equipment. You'll have to then look at something like the grom units to give you that functionality.

Hi Ratslaaf, I have 2007 e92 and would like to know what exactly are 'grom unit's?

 

[Ratslaaf]

Heh, i dont know the units at all as i only use BMW equipment for upgrades. Terry did put up a link for the GromAudio stuff a few posts up.


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[terrynew]

The Grom unit gets connected via the cd changer connection so the cd changer does not function anymore. An optic and power supply connection is supplied. Once connected no coding is needed. Connect extension USB cable to Grom unit and then you have usb connecivity. You can connect iphone, android and usb streaming. Bluetooth streaming is optional. To use unit you must select cd changer on idrive

 

[Caddy101]

I also have an '07 E92 with Nav and an aux input. Really need a USB port.