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Dension 500- GW51M02 (USB/ iPod/ iPhone) MP3 interface

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#1 · (Edited)
I know this particular digital iPod/ Iphone/ USB Flash Memory MP3 interface device has been covered multiple times in the past. However, every single thread that I closely followed through showed either user***8217;s incompatibility end result issues and/or lack of further product follow up stating whether the unit met expectations or not.

That said, I would like to tackle this integration system myself and I have a few questions. My goal is to have the unit with full Text-Display functionality and ultimately, have Back-Up Camera with the assistance of the Dension 500 accessory (Audio Video Router unit) through the dedicated reversing camera line input.

There is a compatibility chart provided by Dension that entails expected functionality on the E65/ E66 model year 2002-2008. This unit has text display on the iDrive (name of song, artist, album etc). Apparently, this feature is ONLY enabled with select 2005 and/ or newer E65/ E66 model. However, there is a different Dension unit (GWL1M01) that would function with non-text capable MMI head units.

I have the pre-facelift MMI head unit with Rear Entertainment. Also, I believe I have text capability on my iDrive since I have SiriusXF Satellite Radio already (name of song, artist, album etc is displayed). Thus, I am pursuing the Dension 500- GW51M02 in particular.

Anyway, I would like to get some insight on my 3 questions below from anyone who knows or has successfully had the unit installed;

1) There has been concern regarding Dual-iDrive based system not being supported. Does ***8216;Dual-iDrive***8217; refer to Rear Entertainment system iDrive and/or controller?
2) Apparently, the Audio Video Router (AVR) unit is only compatible with European Spec Cars. I believe the reason being their MMI unit having video in motion. Well, I have Video in Motion enabled and I wouldn***8217;t suspect having any issues with video signal processing at all. But I would like to confirm.
3) In respect to PDC functionality, if I have the reverse camera installed, will I still have the audio signal?

Thank you for your time***8230;***8230;..
 
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#2 ·
I know this particular digital iPod/ Iphone/ USB Flash Memory MP3 interface device has been covered multiple times in the past. However, every single thread that I closely followed through showed either user***8217;s incompatibility end result issues and/or lack of further product follow up stating whether the unit met expectations or not.

That said, I would like to tackle this integration system myself and I have a few questions. My goal is to have the unit with full Text-Display functionality and ultimately, have Back-Up Camera with the assistance of the Dension 500 accessory (Audio Video Router unit) through the dedicated reversing camera line input.

There is a compatibility chart provided by Dension that entails expected functionality on the E65/ E66 model year 2002-2008. This unit has text display on the iDrive (name of song, artist, album etc). Apparently, this feature is ONLY enabled with select 2005 and/ or newer E65/ E66 model. However, there is a different Dension unit (GWL1M01) that would function with non-text capable MMI head units.

I have the pre-facelift MMI head unit with Rear Entertainment. Also, I believe I have text capability on my iDrive since I have SiriusXF Satellite Radio already (name of song, artist, album etc is displayed). Thus, I am pursuing the Dension 500- GW51M02 in particular.

Anyway, I would like to get some insight on my 3 questions below from anyone who knows or has successfully had the unit installed;

1) There has been concern regarding Dual-iDrive based system not being supported. Does ***8216;Dual-iDrive***8217; refer to Rear Entertainment system iDrive and/or controller?
2) Apparently, the Audio Video Router (AVR) unit is only compatible with European Spec Cars. I believe the reason being their MMI unit having video in motion. Well, I have Video in Motion enabled and I wouldn***8217;t suspect having any issues with video signal processing at all. But I would like to confirm.
3) In respect to PDC functionality, if I have the reverse camera installed, will I still have the audio signal?

Thank you for your time***8230;***8230;..
Did you get any feedback on your three questions. I am currently have the GW51M02 installed in my 2006 BMW 750i and I want to be able to watch video on the front screen from my iPhone 5. Any advice on whether that is possible with the unit?
 
#3 ·
I sold my 7 a while ago. I never had a chance to pursue the project. My 7 had rear entertainment system so I managed to have the front iDrive play DVD without utilizing an aftermarket unit.

Sorry I couldnt be of much help. Just keep searching here and i'm sure you'll get the help that you need. Good luck.
 
#5 ·
You did what:yikes:? Wow. What did you ended up getting any how if I may ask?:D
Yeah Rookie, that happened months ago. I figured life is too short to be spending countless hours in my garage replacing bushings and fixing oil leaks on a car that had only 50k miles. I dont even wanna remember. :mad:

I decided to go back to MB World and I am still in the market for a S550. Just waiting for the opportune moment. A newer car with less miles and still under manufacturer's warranty. Patience is a virtue. :)
 
#7 · (Edited)
Yeah Rookie, that happened months ago. I figured life is too short to be spending countless hours in my garage replacing bushings and fixing oil leaks on a car that had only 50k miles. I dont even wanna remember. :mad:

I decided to go back to MB World and I am still in the market for a S550. Just waiting for the opportune moment. A newer car with less miles and still under manufacturer's warranty. Patience is a virtue. :)
lol, I am a known user on MBworld W220 forum, I came from an S430 to the E65... if I thought I could get back out and go back I would.. I basically sold my S and put in double the amount to come to this.. don't get me wrong, I love this car more, I really do.. but we thought the W220's were bad, HA! They are tanks compared to these money pits.. When I was an MB driver I kept saying how I missed BMW and didn't like the way MB always tried to package parts and charge you top dollar for stuff when BMW will break everything down and sell you piece by piece.. lol, I wish that was it.. Now I feel like a fool.. I'd rather pay more for parts then have a car that was built to fall apart.. luckily I love driving it, which is why I am keeping it, but do I wish I didn't sell my S and still kept that $5500 in the bank? YES! Those cars have air suspension issues.. but they don't leak from every end and have crap trans. and engine problems, etc..
 
#15 ·
Well, aside from the hijack of this post :) I did have the Dension 500 installed and subsequently removed from my 06. I don't have specific answers but the ipod integration didn't work well at all and couldn't get the video to work even a bit. There was an issue though, with my car, in that I didn't have the correct plug in the back of the radio unit for the video, it was missing a piece. I think, and i could be wrong, that you need to have a different head unit, maybe it's called a HIGH unit or PROFESSIONAL? I really can't remember, it was awhile ago. It might be that you need the unit that has the rear entertainment installed or at least as an option.
 
#16 ·
There is a high end shop down the road that I am friends with the owner.. they had an E65 in there a couple years ago trying to install this.. they went through absolute hell trying to get it to work correctly.. they actually called me and I was able to flash the box with an update from the website and we were able to get it to work.. if I remember right it bypasses the changer because you use the "CD's 1-6" to work it.
 
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