BMW Auxiliary Audio Input Kit Installation DIY BMW E39 and E53

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How to install the BMW factory auxiliary audio input kit in an E39 or E53 or E46 BMW with factory radio.
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Works with E39 radios produced 09/2002 and up. Works with E53 radios produced 10/2002 and up.
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[@samhoehn538]

just did this on my 2003 X5. I thought I ordered the wrong kit. it had a 10 pin black connector, and the back of the CD player was a 12 pin. after watching this video, I pulled out the 3 wires in my kit, put them in the existing connector just like the video. easy as can be. EXCELLENT video. thank you very much!!!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+Sam Hoehn awesome, thank you Sam! Enjoy the new tunes in your X5!

[@cindyborgard8509]

I also wanted to comment, how you spoke clear and gave perfect instructions. I have been listening to videos for hours and 95% you can not hear! Good Good job!

[@BobHong]

Your instructions were perfect. Made the install in my 2003 X5 a breeze. Thank you! 😀

[@johnosabbagh8226]

Bob Hong hey man was it easy

[@austinwhitney5773]

Did your 03 X5 have the 2 brown and black wires in the harness already? Mine doesn't.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks Bob get your factory BMW kit here: amzn.to/2Ue2DRj

[@trendsettatay323]

@@BIMMERZEITT I'm not getting the "aux"mode help please

[@Viking8888]

I had no idea until recently that this was an option. You did a great job explaining every step. I'm definitely going to do this to my X5. Thanks!

[@fedism]

First off, thats a great clean looking console, 2nd. Thanks!

[@antthearchitect]

It's so satisfying when things click together

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Truth!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

It is plug and play, no wires split here!

[@xxnickthegreekxx]

BIMMER ZEIT will this work on my e39 2003 with the navigation widescreen module latest version

[@rhalama1]

One of the best KZbin video's I have had the pleasure of watching in 10 years and I watch a lot of them. Thanks for the complete instructions.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

rich halama thanks Rich I appreciate the thoughtful comment. Glad to help you out!

[@rhalama1]

@@BIMMERZEITT I just subscribed--keep the good video's coming

[@kosovarhashani5229]

Best video for this job

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Kosovar, thank you. Get your BMW kit here: bit.ly/3fRLdCD

[@SaintSimonsSportsman]

I ordered the kit for vehicles without navigation, from the link provided, for my 2006 BMW X5 and it worked exactly as indicated in this video.

[@Bacciagalupo]

Amazing video. Probably one of the clearest e53 tutorials ive ever seen. Thank you!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Ryan DeYoung Mr. DeYoung I appreciate you!

[@mercedes300ETURBO]

Wow really clean job at the end there love it :!!

[@dragalele]

Hey Bimmer Zeit great video, well done. I installed the cable but the AUX option never came on the screen before or after...Any advise please? 2005 BMW X3, 2.5I. Thanks,

[@RayanAsif-d8f]

That was very clear and very concise, thank you. Doing this in a 04' X5 4.4i.

[@theawardgoesto1]

I like this idea a little better, it can be hidden to avoid dust and etc. I seen another video where a guy drilled into the console switch unit and installed the aux outlet there. Both are good but this one is a little better if you wanna just close the cig tray door when not in use.

[@danicadam0826]

Love this. I just ordered mine a few days ago. cant wait to install. Thanks!

[@Black90sbaby]

Where u order it from

[@hugoekatia]

Thank you my friend, you help me so much with my z4 , because I buy a aux cable and this don’t work, after saw you video, I follow your instructions with change cable pins , and wow , finally I can get a aux option on business CD ,,,, very good, very professional,

[@BIMMERZEITT]

thanks Hugo happy motoring!

[@romeo-santos8214]

you should be a teacher for BMW lol very nice ..

[@BIMMERZEITT]

haha thank you Elio!

[@elsuarze7]

awesome, step by step instructions, great job, congrats

[@MrMagsimus]

I did this in my 2004 e53 but was lucky and plugged it straight in a spare plug that was there, mine had the sat Nav unit , it was so easy plug and play

[@glenm5679]

Great video! I did this to my E53 a year ago and recently installed a bluetooth dongle to it to eliminate the cables hanging around. I also have a Mountek nGroove magnetic car mount that fits in the cd player and have routed a charging cable behind the stereo for my phone. No wires hanging around now.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+Glen M Thanks Glen! That's awesome, I didn't even think about adding bluetooth to the setup. Will check out that product.

[@jeffreymiller4702]

Great video guide. Took about 45min in an '05 X5. Replaced the pixelated MID at the same time.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks Jeffrey. How hard was the MID replacement?

[@jeffreymiller4702]

@@BIMMERZEITT I looked at those guides and options of replacing the ribbon cable, but that seemed too much of a PIA when I could snag a refub unit on eBay for $800 + installation. Since this X5 is going to my college son, it just wasn't worth it. Thanks again for the great guide.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Jeffrey Miller that sounds great. I might put Bluetooth in as well now that the iPhones have done away with the headphone jack! Sounds like a great college car, comfortable and safe!

[@atelierfat]

Hi there, I had a go at it today, however i got aftermarket kit that has red white and yellow cable, used red as a red and then alternate yellow and white but it doesn't work at this point will try another combination tomorrow, great video

[@georgepatton8693]

Awesome video!! I just ordered the aux kit and a newer production cd player to swap out my tape deck on my 2001 530i! Very excited

[@mdfogarty]

Man, thank you so much for this video, especially the alternate installation into the ashtray approach.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks for watching!

[@mdfogarty]

Great quality video, good audio, good scripting. Very clean. The only thing I would add is that the initial removal tool is more properly a Torx T-10. My radio didn't want to pop out like yours did. I finally needed to side-load the Torx driver, pushing it in and to the right before the unit started to budge.

[@kyleszilagyi3660]

Will this work on a 2003 X5 3.0i? Once installed will the mode find aux as an input? Prior to install when I hit mode there is only CD or radio. Thanks for responses in advance.

[@dennismendoza1124]

Hello, excellent tutorial. I have the problem that my radio of my E53 2001 does not have the CD player, so it does not sound the radio. As the speaker cables are not connected to the radio but to the CD player. What can I do? Tank you

[@calvinhall3665]

Excellent video! Very helpful and detailed guide! Just installed in my 06 X5! Much appreciated!

[@Topelektrocz]

Thanks for your precise video.

[@redranger1981]

Thanks for this video. Just did this yesterday and it works great.

[@baltod4978]

The CD player has to be a certain software / hardware number or else this won't work.

[@zaneberns4041]

What is the correct one I need to get it because mine does not work for it

[@redranger1981]

I did this. I’m trying to remember if I had to restart the car to get it to register or not. I’m trying to use some other pin outs for a Bluetooth module. But the radio wasn’t picking up on the inputs.

[@cindyborgard8509]

Liked how you installed, can you use your phone also through that are just play music?

[@asmircar1]

i saw on ebay similar kits, but instead of aux u get bluetooth, can you check that out and make a video about it

[@theawardgoesto1]

Hey would you happen to have a diagram of the radio wiring or diagrams of the factory amps for a Lear DSP amplifier? I’m trying to retro install the amp into my 2002 X5 e53.

[@TheStevieha]

Wow great. !! Thank you so much and your voice is beautiful and good ! From Seoul

[@meandyou917]

you went through where the cd player or radio is right? it looks asbthough you went through the ac/heater area.

[@dbcomau]

Tell me, what's the two original pins for? As you can plug in this connector without putting the three pins into the original plug with the old two pins.

[@thevisionary2927]

Hi, Some of the LED lights on my 2006 BMW X5 E53 are gone, so I can't see the display properly. I was wondering if you, or anyone here can upload a detailed video about all the functions of the radio buttons. I can't figure out how to switch from radio to cd with the buttons or to change the equalizer settings. Also, is there an easy and inexpensive way to fix the display issue? Kindly share ideas. Best regards.

[@magabdu1]

Thank you for an amazing and thorough video.

[@jegarsan]

Though my kit is an aftermarket one I managed to install them as you described them. Now the six appears and let my device play. But my problem now is this, I only hear the sound of my speakers coming from the right or the passenger side only. My radio and CD player sounds on all of the speakers when I disable the aux . I inserted the following wires as you described. WS/BL (slot 4), WS/GE (slot 3) and WS/BR ( slot 10). Any suggestion?

[@chaldoboy1000]

Does that work on my 2002 E39 or has to be after September of 2002 ?

[@satsok78]

Excelent instructions!! Thank you so much !!

[@nath6724]

Wow, awesome! Clear video and easy to follow. Thanks!!

[@cuson13]

Mine didn’t work the 2 black wire that was suppose to be already there, wasn’t there...I don’t see the “AUX” option

[@tommiewigginsiii6004]

Anyone whos done this, Do you notice any difference in sound quality? I notice in my 99e39 that radio sounds better then the cassette(aux) and the 6dsc cd player sounds best. Would this give me that CD quality sound

[@MrMagsimus]

What a fantastic video 👍❤️ thanks for posting it was great 👍 👌 I’m gonna do this job soon

[@iky156]

So I did everything in the video until I realized I didn’t have the proper cable you got from amazon so I put everything back in place. However now the radio won’t work. The screen won’t light up and nothing is playing. I see that the light is on so it has power but the screen is off. I double checked the connections which are all good. Please help.

[@kimballdo]

Did you ever figure this out? The exact same thing just happened to me.

[@fabianarcos8329]

a question question could i install this auxiliary cable on my bmw 525e39 year 2002 cd bussines? thanks for your help.

[@chrisstocker4009]

Five stars ***** to you and your video. The instructions that came with the BMW auxiliary input kit were pretty much unless and if it had not been for your very detailed instructions it would not have been possible to install in my 2005 X5. Thank you Bimmer Zeit

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks Chris! Great to hear it!

[@chrisstocker4009]

Is there someone who fixes or replaces with an exchange the E53 radio with a row of pixels out? Or what do you recommend?

[@markgillispie4286]

So, so easy to follow, thanks!

[@ernstmaximiliaan]

On the E53 produce in March 2002, can it be installed like this? With the Business BM53 radio module in the rear trunk

[@longer803]

HI,I want to know what signals do the 3 wires represent? Slot3、4、10

[@appsupport9871]

please can you share the canbus settings on the android head unit for the E53 ? I messed up my settings and now can't access the steering wheel controls :( ...the canbus settings is in the factory settings menu ..pls help

[@melvovlogs7526]

What to do if it didnt work? I follow all instructions and i have a bmw e53 2004

[@mikemoyercell]

Did your radio say aux when you hit the mode button before you installed this?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Mike it won't say AUX until after you install the kit! Once the kit is installed, the AUX mode will appear.

[@DUBMANS]

can you tell me which wires on the radio are ground and positive thanks

[@afaithsanchez5644]

I have 03 E39 business cd. I got an auxiliary cord but my wires are solid white, yellow, and red....what goes where...help please

[@Bavarian_M]

Love your videos clean and very detailed!!! 👍

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Daniel thank you!

[@deoignacio4095]

2006 X5, I would do what you suggested. Thanks.

[@PursuitMode2011]

Exceptional as always!

[@jesusmarie5608]

Thanks for the awesome video, I follow the instructions to a T, however after following all the directions, when I cycle the radio to choose the AUX the radio does not offer that option, can you suggest what to do. Thanks I actually have same setup as the one you showup

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Hi Jesus, thank you. First I would make sure that your radio is a late enough model to work with the kit. The early 2001-2002 radios will not work with the kits. Next I would go through the connections again and double check your pin placement and retrace steps you took to install. A correctly installed aux kit will immediately show the Aux option. Hope that helps!

[@jesusmarie5608]

Thank you for your prompt answer, Maybe mine is one of early model I have to Find out.

[@AHfeed]

What are those 2 cables for like in the original setup?

[@silvijabilic2690]

Hey man, super video. What about cassete player 97, 528 i ? Thanks.

[@maloj707]

Thanks for the best instructions)

[@tangoristo]

Hi, thanks for this video!..but i've a question. I've checked on my BMW business CD in my X5 and when i press the MODE button, there isn't the AUX option. This option appear only when i connect the AUX cable or it should be present already now? Thank you in advance

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+erick tanghetti Hey Erick thanks for the question! The AUX option will only appear once the cable kit is plugged in. Also note that the kit works with radios 10/2002 and up.

[@ThatCarGuy17]

+Fix The Bimmer hello. I am having this problem on my 03 530i. I installed the aux cord but it won't recognize it. My radio has a build date of 01/2003 and it has the software version 50 but still won't work. Do you have any ideas what it could be?

[@112leo]

will this work on my E39 that has a cassete player radio instead of CD player?

[@amirhajdarevic1054]

I have a BMW radio 2004 no business it's kompatible with aux in THANKS

[@joshlosing1478]

Does this aux connector work with a dsp head unit as well?

[@amh2266]

I don't have a cd changer in my e39. how do I rearrange the wires now?

[@barrydonnelly8681]

This worked perfectly Great video

[@Sapato15]

Sooo...I bought an aftermarket auxiliary input cord. It is the same as the oem version with the exception of the wire colors. While following the instructions in your video is when I realized that my wires were different colors. I also didn't pay any attention to the slots where the respective cords came out of. I have a red wire, black wire, and a white wire. Would you, or anyone, know which color wires go where in the existing plug of my x5?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

IAMDTURNER hey! Thanks for watching. That is so disappointing. I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer of the aftermarket version to see if they have instructions online like a PDF with wire references. Otherwise man honestly I'd return it and get an OEM version... it is only $35

[@Sapato15]

BIMMER ZEIT Hey thanks for the fast response. I was able to figure it out by looking at how the wires were arranged inside of the insulation. Lol I then matched the wire arrangement to your colors, made myself a little conversion chart and went from there. I now have everything buttoned back up and works like a charm. I will post the conversion for others who may have not known about the oem and resulted in getting an aftermarket aux input like I did. I hope you don't mind. White/Blue Stripe = Red White/Red = White White/Brown = Black

[@jegarsan]

IAMDTURNER hey, are your speakers sounding off on all sides? I have the same aftermarket kit, and followed the directions provided by the video but my speakers were only coming out by the passenger side.

[@johnosabbagh8226]

In your opinion, was it an easy project if we followed your instructions exactly?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

John Sabbagh it is easy yes! Mounting the six jack is the most tricky part and you don't necessarily even need to mount it anywhere. Best upgrade for these aging bimmers!

[@johnosabbagh8226]

BIMMER ZEIT wait do you mean mounting the little whole for the plug in? How can I contact you other than here. I have a 2006 x5 and I have a radio transmitter it's terrible haha

[@BIMMERZEITT]

John Sabbagh yeah exactly- you can mount that aux port in a few areas or not at all. Yeah the FM transmitters are painful! You can visit my site and contact via email. Links in description 👍🏻

[@kukurishk]

BIMMER ZEIT where can I get this for my E60 2004 530i ?

[@radu197666]

I have just recently bought a 2003 530i E39. Sound is very good but I would like to have an aux input instead of CDs. My radio doesn't show BUSINESS RADIO on the CD player. So will it have DSP ? Do I just have to buy the aux. kit and follow the installation steps ? Thank you !

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Congrats on the E39 purchase! Yes the aux kit should work with your factory radio, including DSP.

[@radu197666]

Thank you ! I must admit that I still preffer my 1992 525i a bit more for its more direct driving connection. I love its sound quality although I am using a casette adapter but the radio is a bussiness C43 for E34 which has built-in amplifier. It's the greatest sound I have come across in a car. Somebody gave me a clue in regards to 2003 530i : it should come STOCK with an aux input. I checked my glovebox and it doesn't seem to be an aux input though. What I saw it was a 1 GB sticker ... no ideea why would that be for. It's on the top inside of the glovebox, it seems to be a small box there but I couldn't open. Any clue ? In the end I will probably have to buy the aux kit, not a big issue. Thanks a lot for the very clear and nice explanations on installing the aux kit !

[@GuynelSaintVal]

since this is an aux installation, can the iphone be charged from that connection or is it only for audio?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

I recall it’s only for audio. So you’ll have to charge the device or iPhone through the regular charger

[@stephencarmichael3816]

thanks for the vid. does the cd changer still work on a separate mode after doing this?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Stephen, yes the factory CD changer should still work on CD mode after this install. This is a factory OEM kit made by BMW in Germany so it should not interfere with any original functions when correctly installed. Hope it helps!

[@baselj.s4421]

I have e39 520i 1997 will this work in my car? if not witch one then???

[@BimmerFix]

Does it work with SW42? Lots of conflicting info out there

[@HPX584]

Hey bro will this work on a 03 BMW x5

[@nelsonfuentestudela6040]

i've been watching videos about this and i got an e39 with dsp function with tape player, do yo know how i can install this withot losing my cd player ?

[@ktalhelm71]

Super helps video. Thanks.

[@justinflores2012]

I tried this method and it worked! but now my front dash cluster doesn't turn on and my headlight take about 1 or 2 seconds to turn on after i start the engine. help please

[@Marco-vv4ez]

Dr.Beast you fucked up

[@aaaniketful]

@BIMMER ZEIT I have a 2006 x5 with all the radio wire harnesses in the boot by the battery. IS there an aux input kit for that?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

You'll use the same aux kit that connects to the dash regardless of what setup is in the trunk

[@LexaPochUASA]

very nice video,helped me a lot, good job, thank you!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks Alek!

[@jasonteramoto5381]

Great video and super helpful!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+Jason Teramoto thanks Jason happy this helped you out!

[@Gnarly_Gypsy]

I just did this on my 2001 BMW X5, but i didnt have to remove the wires, it just plugged right in but the radio mode wont change to "aux", whats the problem??

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Hey Nick your radio is too old you will need a radio with production date of 10/2002 and up for your X5.

[@muhammedmpower6673]

thanks bro for video your work is to esay and clean i have e39 and cable but not working and my cd and radio not change to aux just cd and radio what can i do please

[@BIMMERZEITT]

1. Use the oem kit not aftermarket from China 2. Double check your wiring pins 3. Be sure to upgrade to 2002+ radio if you have older radio model 2001 and older

[@muhammedmpower6673]

@@BIMMERZEITT i have old radio thats right cause my bmw e39 model 1996

[@muhammedmpower6673]

@@BIMMERZEITT i buy it from Amazon kit wire same your cable

[@muhammedmpower6673]

@@BIMMERZEITT many thanks to answer me i do what you say to me and well be back ❤❤❤

[@BIMMERZEITT]

@@muhammedmpower6673 you have to check out my e39 specific installation video. Just search my videos. You’ll have to swap out the CD player/tape deck radio for a later 2002 model.

[@antonijestanisa8565]

Clear details. Great video

[@BIMMERZEITT]

thanks Antonije!

[@SanFranciscoRiderr]

excellent video , thx a lot

[@edwinblack28]

I have a 2004 645ci will this work for my unit ?

[@sorinmarius4685]

hi I have to have aux for that to my radio , or no ?

[@DanielZajic]

Great video, thank you SO much!!

[@zachduby6247]

I did this all step by step on my 2001 e53 x5 and for some reason my head unit isnt registering the aux cord. Pleaseee help

[@BIMMERZEITT]

broooo it wont work with a 2001 model year unit. from the description box above: "Works with E39 radios produced 09/2002 and up. Works with E53 radios produced 10/2002 and up. " you'll need to get a slightly newer one on eBay or the forums

[@zharfanfiras1868]

BIMMER ZEIT mine is 2001 e53, what i must change? The cd player or the MID too? Thanks.

[@matt13137]

Does this work for 2004 BMW X5 4.4i V8? Great vid btw, thanks!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Yes it does! If you have navigation screen you'll need to follow my E53 Navigation guide for the install here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3qTk4OFgZ52f5o

[@marcusulloa7385]

So I got a 2001 bmw 525i e39 and my radio is not compatible, is there any other way i can install an aux input without having to remove my factory radio?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Hey Marcus, not with a factory kit there isn't. Removing the factory radio takes less than 5 minutes! I would recommend to anyone to just grab a later 2003 radio from eBay or the forums and swap it in.

[@nabilovski1241]

thank you for this awesome video, good job.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks Nabil!

[@dougbrown4025]

Can you tell me why this won't work on a 2001? No navigation but has cd player. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+Doug Brown hey Doug! You need to get a used CD player on eBay, the forums, or a parts car that has the later production date. That is when BMW started making the aux kit compatible. Hope it helps!

[@FelizzolaFreak]

excelente job

[@adrianrojas1361]

the aux i ordered is yellow red and white, does anyone know where they would go?

[@ignasarbacauskas5283]

Hey, has it hawe the aux function or not?

[@andreyt1436]

So my CD player has to be manufactured after 09/2002! Does my radio have to be manufactured after 09/2002 also? I have a 2001 bmw 540i

[@BIMMERZEITT]

andrey T to my knowledge, just the CD player!

[@andreyt1436]

BIMMER ZEIT great thanks for response!