| Author: bbachman on 2003-12-22 at 02:37:09 (posted from: Host: cs2417454-150.houston.rr.com IP: 24.174.54.150) Subject: Alpine MP3 Changer CHA-S634 W/DSP INSTALL (2925 views) (3609 thread views) Message: This might be old news to some, however, it may help others so I would share. I have a 2001 X5 with GPS and DSP. Everyone I spoke to at Car Audio shops stated that there was “no way” that I could add an I-bus (MP3) changer to my stock system. Well I have proven them incorrect. Here is a list of the accessories needed, and it is plug and play: – Alpine CHA-S634 MP3 CHANGER (about 299.00) – SOUNDGATE ABMW35V5 ADAPTER (about 100.00) – SOUNDGATE #BMWDSP ADAPTER (about 160.00) (Pre-wired from the factory) – ALPINE KCA-130B AI-NET/8PIN DIN ADAPTER (about 10.00) – BMW OEM MOUNTING KIT P/N 82 11 0 009 305 (about 16.00) The only downfall to this is that there is a 9volt regulated from a 12 volt cigarette lighter plug that attaches to the #BMWDSP. I took a 12 volt power plug from radio shack and plugged the 12v adapter into it and connected it via wire ties and eclecrical tape along the wires that run by the spare tire, and taped into one of the power out puts on the right side of the cargo area. The sound quality is great, and there were not install issues except where to mount the 2 boxes to hide them from view. (personal preference.) Hope this helps Someone !! If you need more detailed instructions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Barry Email: bbachman The X5 (E53) Message Board | Message Posts: Alpine MP3 Changer CHA-S634 W/DSP INSTALL – bbachman 2003-12-22 02:37:09 (2925 views) (3609 thread views) Let me say – johnny 2004-10-07 17:32:15 (114 views) Try the Soundgate adapter…works great for me. (nt) – dkl 2004-10-08 00:43:41 (77 views) Re: Alpine MP3 Changer CHA-S634 W/DSP INSTALL – Chuck 2004-10-06 14:09:12 (129 views) Sound quality depends on how you ripped your – dkl 2004-10-06 16:17:56 (90 views) This piece stil required,..that sucks. – SndGate ABMW35V5 adpter? JMDXX5 2003-12-22 15:25:02 (305 views) Re: This piece stil required,..that sucks. – bbachman 2003-12-23 01:58:02 (222 views) LOL,..most definitely meant – Track 99. I have (nt) – 140+ to 150+ tracks per disc. JMDXX5 2003-12-23 16:12:34 (174 views) Re: LOL,..most definitely meant – Track 99. I have – bbachman 2003-12-23 22:12:27 (172 views) FYI,…it may be a limitation of BMW elctrnics vs – the Sndgate gear. —-> JMDXX5 2003-12-24 12:25:27 (170 views) Very cool! We coudl put your write-up on X5world (nt) – ≡ Chris ƒ. ≡ 2003-12-22 10:09:08 (174 views) added to x5world.net – item 17 in STEREO section (nt) – UCrewX5 ® ©29 2003-12-22 11:37:00 (151 views) Re: added to x5world.net – item 17 in STEREO section – bbachman 2003-12-23 01:59:18 (150 views) Thanks for the info! (nt) – Kevin® ©21 2003-12-22 03:08:07 (122 views) Re: Thanks for the info! – bbachman 2003-12-22 07:43:39 (150 views) |