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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm new to the boards (and with that I should add that I am not too knowledgable about cars in general).

I was hoping you guys could help me out. I recently bought a Zune and I would like to be able to use it with my car. I'm driving a 2005 MC. I was wondering if I could get some recommendations as to what parts I need to hook up the Zune to my car, and where I could purchase them. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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maybe through an aux port?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Well I know I would need some kind of adapter for that but I'm not exactly sure what I would need for my car. I looked it up online and found this http://http://www.logjamelectronics....undauxbmw.html. Would that be what I need?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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How about this
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=3751
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Oh, nice! So the 2005 model head unit does have that auxiliary port, where I could just install that? I wasn't sure what I had to do, I went to a couple of local car audio shops and asked if they knew what I had to do.

One of the shops and my dealership both quoted me a price of $200 for the part and installation but I thought I'd make a post and find out if there's a cheaper alternative. Can't really afford that on a college budget =/
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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From what I hear its not that bad of an install
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_aux_input

Personally, I'd ignore the part about drilling a hole to mount the Aux-in input. The OEM location is in the glovebox, but I just leave it floating as it attaches to the Belkin charger I have.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Thanks for all this helpful information!
 
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