Reddit reviews BMW 82-11-0-149-390 Input Cable
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Genuine OEM - direct fitProvides quality engine effectivenessPackage Dimensions: 1.27 H x 15.24 L x 21.082 W (centimetres)Fit type: Universal Fit
I have a 2005 MINI and installed this aux cord a few years ago. I plugged it into the correctly shaped spot in the back of the radio and it worked no problem. You press the mode button twice, and it switches to aux. It was a little tough to plug in; at first I thought it wasn't working, but it was just that I hadn't pushed it in all the way.
If you have done all that, then there is probably something else wrong and you might want to take it in.
Your car is an E39 and you can probably get an Aux cable and DIY the project, here's a good link that shows how to do it.
caveat emptor
Really you should join a dedicated BMW forum (bimmerforums, Bimmerfest, etc) . I'm not knocking this sub, but the membership and years of postings there are going to get you a sizeable number of responses/info.
What is the production date on your car? If it is 09/02 or later, you could buy this or make your own for a fraction of the price. I made my own for my E39 and it works just like it should. The potential downside is that it does not offer iPod integration, which would prohibit you from changing the songs through the steering wheel or head unit, and you would have to just change it on your phone. If you have an 09/02+ production date, the cost trade off is worth doing without the Grom or Dice.
I use the Grom in my E46 because the headunit software does not support aux in. Grom offers two different cables to connect your audio input device. The standard one has an aux-in and a female charging-only USB, and the other one has an iPod connector allowing for integration. I don't know about iPhone 5 though.
Bottom line, what do you want to do with your phone plugged in? Just the basic function of having music or full phone integration?
There's an OEM aux connector, but it may require you to have a more current OBC/MID software version. The part number is 82 11 0 149 390 and here's an Amazon example.
Then this should work for you
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PA03AC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4-hvxbNBS7943
This may not be the cheapest option, but currently on my r53 I am running an aux kit from the back of my radio into the glove box and then I purchased a 5 foot aux cord so every one in the car can take a turn playing music.
Adaptor -https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PA03AC/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Aux cord -
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LTEUDO
A second option, and what I did with my mini is to buy the aux-in cable and mount that. My 04 R53 had a 30 pin when I got it but wouldn’t work with adapters so I just took the radio out, unplugged that 30 pin cable from the back, plugged in an aux in, and wired it to my glove box. Now I have a tiny bluetooth adapter that lives in my glovebox.
It is super easy to get to the back of the radio. Took <1hr and like 10 screws. You can mount it anywhere but I like the look of not having cables visible.
I bought this one but there are definitely cheaper ones out there.