We believe every car should have an aux input at minimum, no matter how old. BMW Stereos built before ~9/2002 don't have an OEM option for an aux input, but Quidzel's kit will get you a simple aux input through the CD changer connections, without running any wires from the trunk to the dash. Check us out at quidzel.com/aux
Ok, I'm a 31 yr old woman who knows nothing about cars and I was able to accomplish this in under 1 hr not including the 1.5 hrs I spent looking for the tiny screw that fell on the side of my seat. If you're contemplating... I say do it! It's rly simple! Thank you so much for this. It's incredible to be able to listen to my own music. Very happy customer.
Btw I have a 2001 BMW 325 ci.
Wow! Thanks for sharing - we try to make it easy for anyone to install, but I understand that for some it is daunting when looking at what I did on the video. Sorry about the lost screw - I know I've spent many an hour looking for some part that fell on the floor too.
Quidzel oh my gosh, seriously, thank YOU. I dropped the tiny little part that screws onto the aux port... I've never been more frustrated lol. Anyway, thanks again. No more of that junk fm transmitter and all that static. I wish you all the best. ❤️
I also have a 325 ci and would like to do this, where does the aux cable come out from though? And putting that cable would I be able to use the radio still.?
This works great! I just did it on my early 2002 325i. Very easy to install and sound quality is great. I pulled my aux wire through a little hole on the top of the compartment below the ac controls. No drilling necessary if you do that
Just installed mine in my E46 M3 and it works great!
Did this install on my e46 pre 2002, the only work around without getting the kit is buying a radio from a 2003+ e46. I just happened to have a sedan 04, and a coupe 2001 and was able to just switch radios and it worked fine. Installing the Bluetooth adapter though. Great tutorial, but not sure if website is still being monitored for purchases. Hence why I didn’t buy the kit since it’s an older mod, but it works.
Thanks so much Quidzel! I have been searching for the easiest ways to have in aux inputted into my bmw 2001. This is definitely the easiest way to do it. My music sounds great and it was so easy to do! Can't thank you enough!
Where did you get the 3-pin-module and the cable from please?
What is the 3 pin module called?
hey, im having trouble finding the correct wires for the module. i have a 2002 bmw 330ci with cd changer and harmon kardon sound system. please help
What is that module thing you talked about that you plugged into the cd changer port in the back? and can I buy it on amazon
Hi Quizdel! I have a 2001 325i. Which later model with an aux connection radio will fit my year & model & actually work?
Hey man. Appreciate the video 👍. But I have a question. Where do I get the module from? Can it be bought online? Or can it be bought at a Walmart? I have the aux cable to connect to the back, but I don't have the module. Could you let us know how to get it please? Thanx for ur help.
What about BMW e46 compact 2002 with navigation and i dont find that 3 wire cable with the pluggin conector behind the navigation? I have the radio in the back of the car and there i have founded only the phone imput
Hello I need help I have an aux adaptor already but can't seem to find where to plug in on the back of the head unit its an earlier e46 2002 325ci business stereo no CD changer but head unit itself has CD
Hey how do I purchase this item from you guys?
What are you doing in the trunk ?
Hi just to clarify the module will work on my 2001 525i with a pre-2002 radio?
Do you happen to ship to Europe (Finland)?
Would there be any wires if the car came with a regular cassette player?? (Non business)? Thanks
I have a 2002 BMW 330ci. I have the professional business CD player in. And it has the option on the back to plug in the aux. so do I still need to unplug the CD. or not because it does have the opening.
cesar415ify how you do it I’m struggling here with my 02 330ci
Is this still available?
Didn't work on my e39 . 2001 540i . Triple checked everything . AUX would not pop up. Only CD-01 but no sound from that either .
what do i need for an e38 with navigation and dsp?
Would this work on my 02 E46 M3?
How dos this work on an e39 5 series 1997
I have a 2002 BMW 330i with the Harman Kardon option. When I pulled back the liner, I saw the Harman Kardon system, but there were not any wires like the ones in the video. Is this still compatible with my car? Or do I have to go a different route? Thank you!
jman491101 still no answer a year later .
No reply you probably found a solution but this method is only for pre-2002 some later model 2002 the quidzel wasn’t needed, you could get the adapter that just goes behind the radio
@@Alex-bq3kp Still no answer
Can you show how for 2005 bmw 325i???
so do you have to keep a CD in the player? Is the CD player running/reading the disc while the AUX mode is selected?
No, this takes the place of a CD changer in the trunk. Your CD player in the dash isn't running or reading a disk while the aux input source is selected.
Was that Man of Sorrows by Hillsong playing on the CD?!??!!???
Yup! That's a good catch - I was just playing quick blurbs of tunes to make sure to stay within copyright fair use, etc, but I get almost all of Hillsongs' albums..
Do you have to have a certain manufacturer year of cd player? I have an e39 and my cd player says JUNE of 01 it was manufatured. Will it work for my car?
Our kit should work with your e39 provided you don't have navigation or digital DSP sound. We focus on the pre September 2002 radios as they don't have built in aux capability, but our kit works with any BMW that has an ibus cd changer.
What is the wire/cable that was unplugged to make room for the aux cable?
The wiring removed for the main stereo harness is the CD changer connection. We use this audio input to get your aux input into the head unit. The module in the trunk communicates with the head unit to allow the CD changer input to be selected. Normally, if there's no CD changer, the stereo won't select the input, but with our module, the stereo believes there's a CD changer present.
I'd love to do this sooooo bad to my 2003 (April production) 530i however, I'm not good in the handy work, could you please make a video for thw e39s. Or if I buy it, can I have a local shop do it for me. I live in Columbus, Ohio. Many thanks
ill do it for u, its easy af
Where can I order that kit? The aux and that little chip?
quidzel.com/
Hi, I have a problem. Maybe you or someone on the feed came help me. I'm wanting to hook up my xm radio to my bmw e46 3 series 325ci. I purchased a Aux cable hook it up and I had no sound, so I checked the aux wire in the back of the radio which was loose. I got sound, but it's not loud like a normal radio sound would be. So I'm wondering do I have the wrong plug, because I can pull the plug out the back of the radio without having to unplug the wiring harness. Also, every video says to plug the Aux cable in the left side of the radio facing you, I tried that, then the Aux would not show on my radio, so I had to plug it in the right side of the back of the radio. I hope this made sense. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Do you have the newer or older radio? The newer radio with the factory aux input has a gain setting to adjust the aux volume - using the music note button, scroll to the aux input volume while you are playing through aux, and you can change the gain for more volume. If you've bought any of Quidzel's kits, we definitely wanna make sure to give you support to get everything working right @ quidzel.com.
I found the aux cable plug that someone had installed in the vehicle b 4 I purchased it. Thanks.
Awesome video. But I need help. I have a 2001bmw 325i and I bought the cable, but it doesn't work on the radio. Is it because it's the cassette version? If that's the problem, would you recommend me getting a 2002 version of the radio and switch it for that one? Please help me out, these Bluetooth receivers are driving crazy, 😂
For the 2001, you’ll need that module as well as the special cable that attaches to the cd changer port. You’d need a newer stereo if you want to use an OEM style aux cable.
Thank you for all your help. Have a good one
Will it work if I have a coupe with the actual six CD changer
Did you ever find out if it worked on the coupe Carlos?
@@Dj.Ray.Von. uhm so the question continues. Did you find out if it works?
So i have a 323i e46 2000 and i dont have the mode button but liek you i have the CD button, so if i wanted to get to aux, what would i have to click and is it even compatible. also i dont have a cd changer, i can only 1 cd at a time..please let me know asap
Artem ananenka idk if he answered your question but mine only has the cd button and it worked perfectly. So easy to install. I know nothing about cars and it was a piece of cake. Just follow the instructions in this video. I installed it today and I love it!
I have the aux input in back of my cd player . I plugged everything in but doesnt switch to aux , what am i missing ?
Did you ever find it out? My stereo doesn’t switch to aux either
When I click on the cd button of my radio aux doesn't come up, so do I have to buy the cd changer emulator along with the pre 2002 bmw aux input kit?
sp1tf1r321 the pre 2002 aux kit includes both emulator and cable for $49.99.
Ok thank you. Did you drill a hole to run the aux cable?
sp1tf1r321 Yes, I drilled a .25" hole in the back of the e46 sunglasses bin.
Is their any loss in sound quality using aux compared to a cd?
sp1tf1r321 The sound quality is equivalent to CD audio! :)
El radio debe de tener el botón MODE a la par del botón SCANE para que funcione. Simplemente es de colocarle el cable que venden en amazon en la parte trasera del radio a la par del cable de cd charguer
Este método es para radios más antiguos, no para radios más nuevos que tienen capacidades auxiliares integradas.
I don't have the CD changer cable in the trunk :/ Is it possible that it simply isn't there? If so, how do I install aux anyway? 2001 316i
All USA cars have the wiring, but some international cars may not have CD changer preparation. Check your VIN at BMWVIN.com to see what options you have and look for CD changer preparation. It is possible to modify the wiring behind the head unit so that our module works with your car if you don't have CD changer wiring, but it is a bit more involved.
this video confused the shit out of me why the hell are you removing the head unit? i thought the car had the CD changer wires in the trunk and if you wanted the optional CD changer you just had to plug it in in the trunk , are you telling me that they leave the wire disconnected in the back of the radio? and you have to take out the radio to plug in the other end of the wire? cause that makes no fucking sense i can not believe German engineers who be so retarded , are you sure the other end of the wire is not already plugged into the back of the radio?
its something quidzel provides with the aux adapter
no it is absolutely fucking retarded it makes no sense to remove the head unit to plug in a wire harness for the aux when that harness is already extended to the trunk for the CD changer they could have just made one simple thing that just plugs into the CD changer wire instead of making you pull the head unit out for no reason just make a device with a male header not a female one that plugs in in the back instead , most people like me use bluetooth there is power back there i assume to power the CD changer(maybe switched power with the radio or ignition?) so why not just have something with an added USB type A port then all you have to do is plug it in in the back and not have to remove your trim and pull your head unit out and then you would have an aux jack in back and a USB port to plug in a bluetooth receiver or you could just route the wire to the center console does anyone make a product that does not involve removing the radio when there are perfectly usable wires in the trunk
The reason why you need to remove the head unit is because you need to remove the cd connector, and replace it with the aux wire harness, if he unplugged the cd connector, how would it make any sense for the wire in the trunk be connected to the cd connector he just pulled out. Besides, its super easy to take the head unit out, you just removing taking two screws out, it took me 15 minutes to do the whole process.
Excuse me... I don't write well but I have a lot of questions about this video I have a e46 sedan and I want put an AUX can yo give me a email for contact you please?
I am trying to search the cable for my 320D e46 but don't want to but wrong one what will It be called thank you
Del Chambers Depends on the year, and non USA cars might be a little different. If you have a 2003+ e46, it is likely that you can buy a simple cable to enable the Aux input. For the older models, you have to go through the CD changer port and use a CD changer emulator as shown here.
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what is the “module” at 2:00 ?? thanks
I dont know what its called, but they have it in the link in description
hi is possible to connect this, in e46 bmw cassette bmw320? thanks for help me.
piero c did it work?
We’re can I get the module ? Auto zone or something
quidzel.com/aux :)
Where do I buy a kit for my 2000 323i
Carl Spoerer did you find a kit ?
Link to the stuff u used to do this, the aux etc. Thnx in advance
TV Phavela quidzel.com :)
if this is supposed to go in the trunk then explain what you are doing behind the radio , i do not want anything that requires the head unit to come out i just want something that plugs in in the trunk to CD changer connectors ,you do not explain why you are removing the radio or what you are doing behind there at all , you do not explain what those 2 connectors are or where they come from or where they go to , you said nothing about the connector you plugged in after you unplugged the other connector form the back of the radio , what is it? where does it come from? is it the other end of the wire harness from the trunk? is it already there just hanging out behind the radio or is it something you get with the aux adapter? if its already there then i don't understand why BMW would not have it connected to the radio already, if it is something you provide with the aux kit then what is the other end supposed to connect to?
There's two pieces required here - one is the CD changer emulation, and the other is the actual audio input. On the newer radios, all you need to do is attach a cable behind the head unit, but the older radios do not have a dedicated aux input port. We are using the CD changer port on the head unit as an aux input, but it does require the emulator so that the radio is basically tricked into accepting the aux input. Not all the pieces are completely described as the mounting of the other end of the cable - the 3.5mm audio input - is up to you - some mount it in the dash area, some leave it hanging in the glove box or mount it there. You could use the CD changer audio input in the trunk (which threads to the head unit over OEM wiring), but for the purposes of an aux input, it's actually easier to remove the radio than to thread the aux cable through the car to wherever you'd want it near the dash. Just to be clear, our kit has both the emulator and the cable that goes to the back of the head unit. You'd want to provide a 3.5mm male-male aux audio cable which would be the same audio cable you'd have to have with almost any other aux inputs, factory or not, and that would get you going.
Will this work on a 2002 bmw 325ci
Any luck?🤷🏽♂
this would work on 325i 2001 ???
I have the same year/model and just wrote them to find out -- standby
"Our pre-2002 aux kit will work great with your wagon - the only difference is that your CD changer wiring would be behind the plastic on the left side of your hatch rather than the trunk."
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Try us here! quidzel.com
Didn't you lose any functions by installing a 4 pin in stead of an 10 pin?
Heres another video that can help you with this install: kzhead.info/sun/dKx6dtKyeqForJE/bejne.html
honestly its worth it to just buy a later dated radio (2003 - 2006) and just install that with the $10 amazon cable..
Certainly a valid alternative, but keep in mind that earlier radios will also need an antenna amplifier adapter. The 03+ factory aux input has a few stability issues that are well documented across the forums...
Quidzel how can I avoid the stability issues I am dealing with my aux? Bear in mind that I have the bmw aux cable installed but there is no stability!!
The thing here is DIY. Of course it's better to get a newer stereo. Again, it's a DIY with the least amount of money spend, cause if we're to spend money, then I rather buy a better alternative after market stereo, Hell maybe I'll just go with the whole sound system, bass subwoofer and all
For 59e I buy a new unit omg