I have 2002 Vogue with no aux in socket on the back of the arm rest console.

What would be the easiest way (least hassle, easy to fit) to add the ability to wirelessly play music from the iPhone on the existing in car entertainment system?
And one step up what would be the easiest way to upgrade the system to handsfree calling in addition to the music streaming?

Daniel

I've not tried one, but something like this looks to be a good option - not sure of the sound quality though - if you want good quality, you need install an aux in which means swapping the tuner - do a search on BM54 for that

Thanks for that very quick reply!

I have used FM transmitters in another car in the past but it is a hassle. Especially when driving long distances as you keep having to change the frequency to avoid interference with radio stations.

I did do a search and saw BM54 but there have been so many posts that it gets a bit confusing. I'll have another look at BM54 posts though.
Would like to keep it as simple as possible, the Android head unit is tempting but takes a fair amount of fiddling to install.

Daniel

Sorry - I meant BM53

Basically if you change that module in the boot, then there's a BMX aux in kit - once you install that, the head unit automatically recognises it's there

If you are looking for minimum hassle try one of these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00007E...ge_o00_s00

I use one with an iphone and although I believe other makes of the same type of item are renowned for being rubbish this one really does produce good quality sound. Having said that I am tone deaf.

Thanks but I don't think I have the cassette player.

Have you looked behind the display monitor?

I checked and I do have a cassette player! Didn't know that!

The Sony adapter needs charging and will have a wire (with a headphone connector) hanging out, don't like that too much.

However that adapter got me thinking that there must be FM transmitters that you can connect to with Bluetooth, so no wires.

I found lots on Amazon and have just ordered this: Rii® Geartist GB01 Wireless Bluetooth Car Kit FM Transmitter.

Will have to live with changing frequency on longer trips but the advantage is that it can fit in the cubby box, so no dangling wires.

Cheapie solution to avoid changing the radio for a newer more capable one. I'm hoping it will work well.

Daniel

When got my 2002 it came with a parrot mki9200 Bluetooth hands free I won't say it's brilliant but it does work, though the wireless knob goes flat too quickly so a wired one would be better, but you can play Bluetooth from your iPhone easy. Also you can connect to the old 30 pin type iPhones too and charge etc.
My radio packed up last week so just hoping Santa is about to buy the android unit for me I hope.
The only drawback playing Bluetooth is the sat navy voice from the car is silenced, though the maps work. I don't use iPhone nav though.

If you don't want unsightly wires you could try this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ion-Bluetooth-Ca...SwxH1UFuKL

or you'll have to go for an aux interface adapter like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-5-7-Series...TFTOyifynw

Or you can add handsfree phone as well with some thing like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grom-Bluetooth-h...SwgQ9V5vkk Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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johnboyairey wrote:

When got my 2002 it came with a parrot mki9200 Bluetooth hands free I won't say it's brilliant but it does work, though the wireless knob goes flat too quickly so a wired one would be better, but you can play Bluetooth from your iPhone easy. Also you can connect to the old 30 pin type iPhones too and charge etc.
My radio packed up last week so just hoping Santa is about to buy the android unit for me I hope.
The only drawback playing Bluetooth is the sat navy voice from the car is silenced, though the maps work. I don't use iPhone nav though.

miggit wrote:

If you don't want unsightly wires you could try this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ion-Bluetooth-Ca...SwxH1UFuKL

or you'll have to go for an aux interface adapter like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-5-7-Series...TFTOyifynw

Or you can add handsfree phone as well with some thing like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grom-Bluetooth-h...SwgQ9V5vkk

Don't get caught out bud, you do NOT need to run the mic cable from the boot as the Grom replaces the CD changer, which is in the glove box..........FYI you also don't need the 5 meter ipod lead I found out the hard way...... I can now put the ipod in the boot

It is a bit confusing, you need the BMW business radio adapter, which I believe Grom refer to as the BMWT option, but it all goes in the glove box of the ffrr not the boot. For some reason BMW decided to mount their CD changer under the Nav head unit in the boot and have a reasonable size glove box, Land Rover decided that you'd only want to put a credit card in the glove box, so they filled it up with the changer.

So to sum up you need a Grom with the BMWT kit, but you only need a short ipod lead  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

That makes the Grom much more attractive. Thanks a lot for the tip!

There is a member in here called Baris who updates the bm54 amps and adds Bluetooth and aux leads, his website is http://www.carphonics.co.uk/

He did mine and I can say it works very well streaming from my iPhone 6, it acts like a Bluetooth speaker (doesn't display on head unit though)

Have a search for some threads on here about him 2003 Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black