Re: Dodgy BMW Professional Audio. What are my options?

SteveL wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have an E36 BMW 330i . The in car audio is the original BMW Pro -
> augmented with a Dension IceLink Ipod connector.
> 
> I think the head is on its way out. It will often fail to see the
> Dension, then when I connected back the CD changer to troubleshoot it
> fails to see that as well ("NO DISCS" on the display).
> 
> Anyway.
> 
> What are my options?
> 
> I'm thinking. 
> 
> 1) Buy a total new independent system but then I lose the steering
> wheel controls don't I? (and that's somehow im****tant surprisingly).
> 
> 2) Straight swap with another head of the same model.
> 
> 3) Upgrade whole system to a newer BMW audio system (with hopefully
> better options).
> 
> Any others?
> 
> if 3) does this have to be done at a BMW dealer****p?? I got quoted
> £184 just to have my current system *looked at*??? I'm not wanting for
> cash but that's ridiculous, and I shudder to think what they'd charge
> for a system replacement.
> 
> MTIA.
Think about DICE iPod integration. Explore at 
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product/458/282/BMW-E36-iPod-Kit-by-DICE/
purchase at : www.diceelectronics.com
I installed the Dice IpodIntegration Kit  in my E39 and love it. This 
recommendation assumes your BMW radio
is fine except for trouble talking to your Denison IceLink.
Sup****t at Dice was very good! Talk to them.