How To Install An Aux Input On BMW E46

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This is a DIY (do it yourself) on how to install an auxiliary input into a BMW e46 3-series. Let me know if you have any questions!
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  • @antoniopassos4456
    @antoniopassos44567 жыл бұрын

    I dont have an BMW E46 but still watched ...

  • @ShopLifeTV

    @ShopLifeTV

    7 жыл бұрын

    haha I appreciate the support! Let me know if you have any type of video suggestions

  • @BassAutomotive69420

    @BassAutomotive69420

    7 жыл бұрын

    Antonio Passos Same. I want an E36 or E46 & I'm working my ass off to get one, so I'm using this time to learn all I can about them. I enjoy tiny little projects like these. They seem so insignificant to the typical person, but people like you and me will understand and appreciate it. Plus it's a fun way to kill time.

  • @e46m3s

    @e46m3s

    7 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on how to fix the e46 center lock? the button works inside of the car but the remote key doesn't

  • @lxhemajli

    @lxhemajli

    7 жыл бұрын

    GamerZ.Exe mine had the same issue you have to cut open the remote key and replace the battery and it will work no doubt about it

  • @OtonTattoo

    @OtonTattoo

    6 жыл бұрын

    ahahahahahahah, great human you are! like me.

  • @maxforce
    @maxforce7 жыл бұрын

    we have found him ladies and gentlemen. A youtuber that can edit. bravo sir bravo.

  • @Dann_yyyyy

    @Dann_yyyyy

    4 жыл бұрын

    maxforce wdym

  • @CB-wq6fg
    @CB-wq6fg2 жыл бұрын

    5 yrs later and this is still helpful. Thank you

  • @ShopLifeTV

    @ShopLifeTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @powerpimpin775
    @powerpimpin7757 жыл бұрын

    Best e46 diy youtuber!

  • @JoeGoldberg577_

    @JoeGoldberg577_

    7 жыл бұрын

    powerpimpin775 he is

  • @christopherbarger6112
    @christopherbarger61125 жыл бұрын

    Just got a E46 M3 and this channel is pure gold. You’ve got all the good info and tips and tricks. You’ll be saving people lots of money. ❤️🤙🏽

  • @alfredkane3353
    @alfredkane33533 жыл бұрын

    Hey Everybody at ShopLifeTV ! Love your videos ! Just wanted to tell you I did the auxillary input just like you showed, but when it came time to thread the female aux input into the ahstray, instead of drilling a hole into the bottom of the ashtray, my female was small enough to thread it through a space that opens up on the end where there's a cone shaped "butt" snuffer when you push out a little clear window that's there to allow a light to shine into the ashtray to light up the inside of the ashtray. Then I took a file and filed down the tip of the "butt" snuffer until the hole got big enough to accept the threaded end of the female aux and also letting the female in far enough that when you put the threaded end in you can attach the small threaded retaining ring that will secure the female aux. Saved me from having to drill any holes and since I don't smoke I could repurpose the "butt" snuffer cone. Hope this tip is helpful to others ! You all are great and I watch all your great videos and appreciate your dedication to helping your audience to have the courage to DIY and save thousands ! Thank You so much !

  • @ammarmdalati
    @ammarmdalati6 жыл бұрын

    I used your tutorial and it worked perfectly! I have a 2000 328ci and so I bought a 2004 e46 stereo on Craigslist and installed it and bought the cable, and I wired it through the sunglasses holder instead!

  • @mataamafelomale4791
    @mataamafelomale47916 жыл бұрын

    I have just installed the Aux input. Pretty straight forward with this video. Thanks and thumbs up! I got worried though when the radio could not detect Aux input. I had the charger connected to my phone. So the piece I have is for one at a time, charger or Aux. But still wonderful. It's great to talk on phone while driving without being destructed.Thanks again.

  • @bobdobbs4224
    @bobdobbs42247 жыл бұрын

    I just bought my first bmw & am scared to death to mess up this spaceship but desperately want a auxiliary cable, your video was excellent thank you so much! Aux cable here we come! Thank you for the great sound, camera angel & light

  • @gordonhrichards
    @gordonhrichards7 жыл бұрын

    These are some of the best e46 diy videos I've seen. As good or better than the big parts sellers like BavAuto, et. al. Nice work Jason

  • @connerelliott3249
    @connerelliott32497 жыл бұрын

    Just did this last night, i ordered the same exact parts and it worked perfectly! If you're wondering what drill bit you could use for the metal piece next to the cigarette lighter. Use a 1/4 inch drill bit.

  • @fineasdolha7586

    @fineasdolha7586

    5 жыл бұрын

    Conner Elliott where did you buy the aux cable with that pin end?

  • @akhashdhillon2159

    @akhashdhillon2159

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fineasdolha7586 I got mine off amazon. Same as the one he's using

  • @GFHearts5H3LBYG
    @GFHearts5H3LBYG3 жыл бұрын

    I did it the same way and everything, and I was so happy with the results! The parts on Amazon were cheap and the tools were too! All you need is a dill if you don’t have one.

  • @ScamaMar
    @ScamaMar7 жыл бұрын

    Man you are a gift from GOD! Thanks for that tutorial, help me a lot!

  • @inspectorchicken

    @inspectorchicken

    7 жыл бұрын

    A gift from Shiva, pls!

  • @thumpertorque_

    @thumpertorque_

    7 жыл бұрын

    +inspectorchicken lol

  • @perfectox
    @perfectox7 жыл бұрын

    Yeour videos are great! Also very nice how you fastforward the "boring" sections no to make looong videos, but you still keep the whole assembly and disassembly process included so we (hobby mechanics) don´t get lost. Great. Thank you for your work and keep it up. Cheers from Europe! :)

  • @ShopLifeTV

    @ShopLifeTV

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's my goal. Thank you! -editor

  • @xadem23

    @xadem23

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShopLifeTV Hey I installed and followed exact steps but my radio doesn't recognize aux. Cable is correctly 'arrow pointing upwards into harness' and Phone is fastened securely into aux cable. Let me know what im doing wrong.

  • @ajleduc6707
    @ajleduc67076 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely flawless. I just finished the installation and it work perfectly .Thank you

  • @knoxy3169
    @knoxy3169 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought my first E46 and been looking too install the usb but still keep the original cd player. Thanks mate. Appreciate the help. Best video I've found so far.

  • @jeffplayford174
    @jeffplayford1743 жыл бұрын

    Just finished installing the cable in my e46, wouldn't have been able to do it without your video, great job man thank you 👍🏻

  • @minotaurbea

    @minotaurbea

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why won't the aux option pop up for me

  • @garyahrens1369
    @garyahrens13695 жыл бұрын

    This video is right on. I just did this same install for $7.50 and about 30 minutes. Thank you for the detailed instructions.

  • @rachieruliviu213

    @rachieruliviu213

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you bought the cabla that enters behind the cd player?

  • @Hotges
    @Hotges6 жыл бұрын

    Just installed this Aux Mod (made the cables myself) and it works :) thank you for this video!

  • @JayBearjaysbigadventure
    @JayBearjaysbigadventure4 жыл бұрын

    So my GF asked me just this weekend if I could get her phone to play through her Z4 system. It's the high-zoot unit with surround, etc. This is exactly what I needed! I think I'll add a bluetooth adapter so she won't have to mess with the cords. I have a bunch of videos on my E46 M3, and am starting another set with the Z4. You're my inspiration, man! - jaysbigadventure

  • @congrizy
    @congrizy4 жыл бұрын

    you literally without a doubt make the best DIY videos very detailed and graphic i use a lot of your videos to fix my 02 320i

  • @terevispepper1327
    @terevispepper1327 Жыл бұрын

    followed your video play by play.. still works great in 2022! thanks man

  • @MrOREO86
    @MrOREO862 жыл бұрын

    Getting an e46 soon...I love their endless body modification possibilities....🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @johnwells4208
    @johnwells42084 жыл бұрын

    From one E46 lover to another, thank you brother 👍

  • @peterkim7561
    @peterkim75614 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I did this job an hour ago and it works great on my 2005 e46 325xi. Someone said that the sound isn't big enough. You can flush the 🎶button on left side,something show up like 'Aux Lv 0 '. You can choose 0 to 5. 5 is the highest volume up.

  • @erichovater1157
    @erichovater1157 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, thanks. One update is to just release the window swithches from the center console around the shifter by the one long black tas on the side of the switch. Makes removal of the console piece really easy. I have using the radio transmitter plugged into the cigarette lighter and was so tired of the static. Installed this $15 piece and cranked it up! Thanks again for the info

  • @sweetfe545
    @sweetfe5457 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for this video!!!!! You're a lifesaver! I was thinking I was going to have to change me whole head unit just to listen to music!!!

  • @moonrivers71
    @moonrivers716 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Awesome video. I just copied your method to a tee. Works perfectly! I added two 4 inch 90 degree cords to a TaoTronics Bluetooth receiver, and stuck it inside of the ashtray compartment. Now I have an excellent Bluetooth connection...and out of the way. 😉 👍

  • @qubadmalik1
    @qubadmalik14 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved it mate. respect from Sydney Australia.

  • @markfoley2186
    @markfoley21866 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I liked very short Introduction and the fast pace. I am going to subscribe to this guy!!!

  • @veritasvincit4178
    @veritasvincit41782 жыл бұрын

    geeze this is a great vid instead of the junk i watched before this one. job well done. i even posted a link to this video on another site. very clean and neat.

  • @Alex_-oc4bt
    @Alex_-oc4bt5 жыл бұрын

    Installed my aux cable like in the video and everything works great, thanks. The aux though was pretty quiet. If you had the same issue the fix is very easy: press the music note symbol until you reach vol level and set it to 3,4 or 5 (5 is max)

  • @denzellsiem

    @denzellsiem

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah also found that fix, but then after the aux install, my volume knob is not working :/

  • @scottsomkhit544

    @scottsomkhit544

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alex_1210 do you hear static?

  • @gingerrabbit6669
    @gingerrabbit66694 жыл бұрын

    This is a really clean and cool video, mine is a manual car but I get the basics of it. Cheers dude great tutorial.

  • @mrbigarms
    @mrbigarms6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I was going to pay to get someone to do this for me, but I can see I can do it myself without too much trouble. Love my e46 but it's been a pain not being able to play my ipod in it........all about to change, thanks for being so helpful.

  • @pelebar1636
    @pelebar16366 жыл бұрын

    you are amasing person thank you for all the inputs saving me a lot of money. thank you for sharing.

  • @moxylee
    @moxylee3 жыл бұрын

    This video is really helpful and gives very detail how to do it..! Pretty Awesome! Will definitely try the AUX cable installation upcoming holiday as just exact what you said!!! Thank!!

  • @oldGjames
    @oldGjames6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, followed this and did my 2003 e46 325xi piece of cake 💯👍🏾

  • @HillValleyMaker
    @HillValleyMaker16 күн бұрын

    This is an awesome video showing the process! Great job

  • @zsarnaigabor2287
    @zsarnaigabor22872 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, works like charm! Thank you for your work and keep it up. Cheers from Budapest, Hungary! :)

  • @timburge9166
    @timburge91664 жыл бұрын

    YOU SAVED MY LIFE!!! GOD BLESS UR SOUL THANK YOU!

  • @CZUNIGA36
    @CZUNIGA363 жыл бұрын

    You tube just asked me to rate your video.. Excellent! Keep up the good work! 10:39 pm. 6-11-2021

  • @T3KFTW
    @T3KFTW4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial can't wait to add an aux to my e46

  • @GiancarloDiamond
    @GiancarloDiamond4 жыл бұрын

    best video i seen for e46 dash

  • @MrRobertbarnett
    @MrRobertbarnett4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. I’m trying this on my z 4 next week. Thanks

  • @johnh9276
    @johnh92766 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Thanks!!! I just did this install. It's as easy as you make it look.

  • @diasporaman5419
    @diasporaman54197 жыл бұрын

    This kids awesome. ...E46 All day.

  • @paulsaulo6247
    @paulsaulo62473 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, I used the sunglass case for the jack, enclosed and hid the Ipod.

  • @deramonbmw
    @deramonbmw7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome info and wonderful editing. Super.

  • @MisterPunisher22
    @MisterPunisher226 жыл бұрын

    Jason, you just saved me some money. Thanks!

  • @thomasmcmurray7282
    @thomasmcmurray72825 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I thought I had to replace my whole radio but now I know I can just do this. Thanks

  • @garrettgiuffre7298

    @garrettgiuffre7298

    4 жыл бұрын

    BMWs don't like aftermarket

  • @GeorgeZaharia
    @GeorgeZaharia3 жыл бұрын

    i own a touring e46, im amazed even if the car was made since 1998 to 2005 or so... it has some pretty advanced tech in it... it is weird on the dongles, has some old coupling weird pins... but other than that thing has features that most cars in 2020-2021 don't have.

  • @Mikeypee67
    @Mikeypee674 жыл бұрын

    Top guy. Knows his stuff.

  • @michat1280
    @michat12806 жыл бұрын

    good job!! now it's time for my E46 :D

  • @toddpeterson4657

    @toddpeterson4657

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same here , saw this vid months ago and finally bought the cable, long overdue!

  • @rocflo00flores81
    @rocflo00flores817 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much perfectly explained I did by myself and it was so easy 👩🏻‍🔧

  • @neilywan1
    @neilywan1Ай бұрын

    You, my friend are my hero!

  • @chadbarker3564
    @chadbarker3564 Жыл бұрын

    I have the 2002 330ci convertible. Good videos. Definitely subscribing to the channel.

  • @2212america
    @2212america6 жыл бұрын

    excelente, y explica bien rapido y sencillo, felicitaciones flako, por tus videos me ahorraste la ida al dealer o a un car audio un buen dinero y el cable lo compre en wallmart por 8 pesos! Gracias!

  • @madgalaxy952
    @madgalaxy9525 жыл бұрын

    Really good DIY video, very well made thx

  • @giannisf
    @giannisf5 жыл бұрын

    The best mechanic very good job

  • @ruslanmubarakzyanov252
    @ruslanmubarakzyanov2526 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man!It works!You saved me some money)

  • @amosburkhalter7616
    @amosburkhalter76167 жыл бұрын

    bad ass brother very good vid just got a 2003 and wanted to keep it all like new the car flawless but I wanted a aux cord and you helped me out thanks

  • @rachieruliviu213

    @rachieruliviu213

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where can I found that cable that enters behind the cd player? 🙏

  • @reganx6920
    @reganx69207 жыл бұрын

    So weird, I was looking at some videos on your channel and I check the description and see that you're actually in my area. Small world lol

  • @SRaheemi
    @SRaheemi4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I’m going to try this!

  • @esabaliauskas
    @esabaliauskas4 жыл бұрын

    duuuude, niiiice! :D Gonna be installing AUX into mine for sure now

  • @NaoSil
    @NaoSil7 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. You are the BEST! Thanks for sharing it...

  • @GrowthGuided
    @GrowthGuided4 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful. Thanks so much brother !!

  • @hectorgallegos8690
    @hectorgallegos86907 жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful thanks!

  • @user-nc9sx9jk6e
    @user-nc9sx9jk6e6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work man!

  • @Tibyon
    @Tibyon4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, you're a lifesaver 👍

  • @zoomiesRMS
    @zoomiesRMS2 жыл бұрын

    I've got an 02' facelift, not too sure if this'll work for me but still insightful!

  • @the112
    @the1124 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thank you.

  • @Guanakito503fcb
    @Guanakito503fcb7 жыл бұрын

    Dam bro thank you for this video i was able to install my cable

  • @tomharper550
    @tomharper5504 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great video. Very helpful.

  • @oscsim1
    @oscsim14 жыл бұрын

    Good job on explaining how it’s done without any unnecessary comments keep it up. One question what type of cable did you use from auxiliary to iPhone ?

  • @finlay230
    @finlay2307 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid, thanks 👍

  • @zoooksi
    @zoooksi5 жыл бұрын

    Man this was awesome!!!!

  • @nolastionut2243
    @nolastionut22436 жыл бұрын

    The best tutorial, thank you so much man, I managed to do it on a manual as well, good job and thank you very much! A much easier way could be to take out the cable from hand brake, that's how I done it, and it took me about 10 mins, so happy now😁

  • @goldenratio183
    @goldenratio1833 жыл бұрын

    killed it bro!

  • @TheGuyWhoSk8s
    @TheGuyWhoSk8s7 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.. just waiting now for your tutorial on a 2001 model :)

  • @darabell2254

    @darabell2254

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheGuyWhoSk8s is it different?

  • @ammarmdalati

    @ammarmdalati

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dara Bell yeah I have a 2000 and so I bought a 2004 stereo off Craigslist and I replaced it and it fit

  • @georgesmbyd6603

    @georgesmbyd6603

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ammar Dalati is it just plug and play?

  • @sergiodeleon6379
    @sergiodeleon63797 жыл бұрын

    Just did mine :) thanks!

  • @rj3969
    @rj39695 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Thanks bro!

  • @AndrewAlliance
    @AndrewAlliance7 жыл бұрын

    Same applies to a 2003 330XI manual + navigation? What drill bit size did you use in the front? Does the drill bit hole size in the back of the plastic matter? I want to do this for my car. Looking forward to your reply, thanks.

  • @timj41
    @timj414 жыл бұрын

    Great video, So you dont need to enter security code to stereo after removing power supply etc?

  • @edigduarte7575
    @edigduarte75753 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much for sharing , great video

  • @Duzzer_One
    @Duzzer_One6 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, thanks

  • @tspark1071
    @tspark10715 жыл бұрын

    Good job. In my case, the aux cable wired successfully, but hardly used it. Instead, I use blue tooth which is linked to cassette tape. It offers cd quality. Thks

  • @dorianvielman5808
    @dorianvielman58087 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos friend, if you can, make a video about how install a radio with double din please. cheers from Guatemala

  • @Mickyak4
    @Mickyak47 жыл бұрын

    Dope ! that's my new project

  • @martinbandajr.7303
    @martinbandajr.73037 жыл бұрын

    Same process for 06' M3?... nice video'

  • @victorrosario1452
    @victorrosario14522 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks

  • @fazalpro
    @fazalpro6 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro, nice video as always... I did everything on my bmw business tape player but can't get to auxiliary from phone when played it only swaps between radio, tape and cd as usual. Any idea why? Thanks

  • @elvinnovruzov5775
    @elvinnovruzov57757 жыл бұрын

    can you do power steering pump replacement diy? it's the most common problem in e46s'

  • @salmaanakramchoudhary3101
    @salmaanakramchoudhary31015 жыл бұрын

    Was really good video thanks

  • @TVCHLORD
    @TVCHLORD7 жыл бұрын

    if you have a sunglasses holder youre better off mounting it inside of that, that way you can leave the aux cable inside of it, or if you use a small mp3 player you can put it inside of there and keep it closed

  • @fire91217

    @fire91217

    7 жыл бұрын

    TVCH LORD so true and if you use an auxiliary Bluetooth adapter you have a neat place to hide that

  • @sallad2645

    @sallad2645

    7 жыл бұрын

    I tried doing this today. The aux jack itself was too short for me to get through. The locking nut on the end wouldn't bite on the threads.

  • @denzellsiem

    @denzellsiem

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here, did that, no drilling required

  • @hughjarce9915

    @hughjarce9915

    4 жыл бұрын

    TVCH LORD Did you a hole in the back of the sun glasses holder ?

  • @IWTBF

    @IWTBF

    4 жыл бұрын

    TVCH LORD How do you mean? Do the same but still through the sunglass holder ?

  • @cristisfood1018
    @cristisfood10186 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial, I have a BMW E46 from 2003,and I have the radio with the cassette player and with the CD storage in the trunk.in the radio menu I don't have the aux option.can this tutorial work for me? Thanks

  • @kendrickstewart8783
    @kendrickstewart87833 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Did my car watching your video. The console and bracket are so brittle. Good idea to consider replacing those parts since you have to remove as is.

  • @marstogene2010
    @marstogene20106 жыл бұрын

    Hi your a great speaker. I have a 2004 Z4 roadster convertible, and having sound issues on my radio. When I turn ignition on, sometimes the sounds comes on and sometimes it doesn't. The knob on the radio turns freely with no volume control up or down, I have to use the steering wheell volume control to turn up or down, which I don't mind, but why does volume work sometimes, and sometimes not? Any suggestions? Thanks Gene

  • @camocorndog
    @camocorndog7 жыл бұрын

    great videos man ! Question I have a 99 E46 and I just got it like 2 days ago how can I install a AUX cord?? thank you !

  • @elvissceskis4021
    @elvissceskis40216 жыл бұрын

    First of all thanks for video! But i have a question. I got e46 2004 year model vagon with original 16:9 screen cd/navigation headunit. I bought a cable for aux, installed it and nothing. When i press mode button it still shows only cd or fm/am. Is it posible that for this year car and this kind of headunit aux option won't work? Or i should try another aux cable, in case this one is bad?

  • @Alexotronic
    @Alexotronic7 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing you do it on your 01... I think wiring in a bluetooth module would be slicker (no wires!!!)

  • @imnota

    @imnota

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can get a jack to bluetooth adapter, plug it to the aux cable like in the video and leave it in the dash.

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