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Old 03-05-2008, 09:49 AM   #16
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Chaps, I've also got Reslers interface on it's way to me from Germany, but I don't know how to actually connect it.
I have an E46 Coupe, which has Nav AND a CD changer.

From what I've found, there should be a plug going into the CD changed that has four connections on it.

Can anyone advise how many of these wires need to be tapped into, and which wire is what?

I have no idea how to wire reslers interface into the car when it comes, and I don't want to damage anything.

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Old 03-25-2008, 06:32 AM   #17
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Any new leads?

Hi guys,

Have you had any luck or new leads on the interfaces???

I am begging and desperate for some assitance please!

Thanks!
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Old 03-26-2008, 04:57 AM   #18
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Ok, I think I can help a bit now that I've got my interface..
FIrstly, you need to remove the carpet in the left hand boot area, to get access to the CD changer, or at least the area where it should be.
There are two plugs going into the CD changer. You want the one with 3 wires into it. It will have a brown wire, a red wire, and a white and yellow wire.
You need to pull back the foam self amalgamating tape far enough to tap into these wires. Either scotch block them or cut them and solder your new wires on. I did the latter, but I'm quite good at soldering. Heatshrink the joints if you do solder! don't rely on insulation tape as it loses it's adhesive qualities after a couple of years and could cause shorts in your ibus system, potentially taking out all your expensive modules.

So.. here are the wires and what they do.
The white/yellow wire is the Ibus wire.
The red wire is the positive 12v
The brown wire is the earth.

You need to connect these three to the resler interface.
I actually found a perfect connector on an old computer CPU fan. I cut it off complete with wires, and used that to connect directly onto the resler board.

When you look at the resler board, it is labeled up Ibus, +12v, GND and NTSC.
That runs from left to right, as you read the labeling.

You don't need to connect the NTSC wire, so you should be able to work out which way to connect the wires based on what I've just told you. You do need to connect the Ibus, +12v and GND though.
As I say, rip an old computer apart and you'll find the correct connector you can salvage to plug straight onto reslers board.
This applies to the serial AND usb version as well.

If you connect the wires incorrectly, I suspect you will damage the interface beyond repair.
Only issue I have now is ibus errors when I'm trying to code it! but I know it's wired correctly.
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:12 AM   #19
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Additionally! I've just been onto Rolf Relsers web page again..
If you have the USB version of the interface, then you only need to connect to the white/yellow Ibus wire. On the interface, this is the first pin labeled 'ibus'.
The interface then gets it's power from the USB on the PC.
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:47 PM   #20
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Does it matter which one we get? Pros/cons of serial/USB? I intend to get USB, but want to make sure I make the right decision.
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Old 03-27-2008, 08:23 AM   #21
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Got mine working finally! You do need to power the interface it turns out.. no matter whether it's USB or Serial.

As for which one. It really depends which PC you're going to use. If you have serial port, you can get the serial one. If not, get the USB one.
The USB one is just a USB/serial emulator anyway, so it should work with any setup.
I went for the USB one as it means I will always be able to use it, even if I change my laptop in the future and only have USB.
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Thanks. I intend to use the serial port for HD radio, but was willing to toss that for the ibus interface, but I feel much better about getting the USB version.
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Old 03-30-2008, 08:47 AM   #23
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but I feel much better about getting the USB version.

I also want to get the USB version. I blew my budget on the car pc, so now I have to wait before I can do purchase of this unit. The foreign currency from my side is much more expensive. For me 45 Euro is very expensive as my currency is 9 times weaker

Thus I will have to save up and get one maybe in July...
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Ha ha. I better get mine before the US dollar falls through! I wish you luck on your carputer. Hopefully you will document your build that I can use to help build mine!
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Guys,
I've asked a similar question in the e46fanatics forum.
See the whole thread here.

Here's the rundown from post #5 over there:
- Would I be able to control everything listed in the IBus (and more) with connecting to the KBus?
- If so, what's the best way to connect to the KBus? GT1 DIS? P.A.Soft? Carsoft?
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Old 03-31-2008, 04:21 AM   #26
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Quote: Originally Posted by trr330xi View Post
Hopefully you will document your build that I can use to help build mine!

I have already finished my setup, but I am shy on pictures and things... lol I like to work and not take pictures all the way along. Setup took me sometime, but in the end was well done, because all parts can be put back when I decide to upgrade to newer model of BMW

I have a massive system in-place, I am also busy programming my own software for it... and awaiting the IBUS interface so I can connect it and take pictures: My setup is not done until I get this IBUS interface

Maybe someone can ask Rolf nicely to send me a USB one for charity... - also I will be able to use it as research for the development I will do for this unit inclusive (as I am from a developing country - 3rd world, but lately with all the power cuts we seem to be leaning toward 4th world country ... haha)...

I will pay for postage... hehe
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Quote: Originally Posted by DJiK View Post
Guys,
I've asked a similar question in the e46fanatics forum.
See the whole thread here.

Here's the rundown from post #5 over there:
- Would I be able to control everything listed in the IBus (and more) with connecting to the KBus?
- If so, what's the best way to connect to the KBus? GT1 DIS? P.A.Soft? Carsoft?

Don't know if this will answer your question, but it's a start:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/powe...lcd-panel.html
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Old 03-31-2008, 07:24 PM   #28
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Quote: Originally Posted by IceX View Post
I have a massive system in-place, I am also busy programming my own software for it... and awaiting the IBUS interface so I can connect it and take pictures: My setup is not done until I get this IBUS interface

Wish you luck! Think you can list your specs?
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thx jonessc.

i don't have a cd charger in the trunk but business cd radio (hifi system) with amplifier on left side in trunk.

many wires here. the only one that is not documented is a white cable. i assume this is the i bus. since it is serial i only need one cable right?

there is no pre-wired cd changer i-bus wire in the trunk for european built e46 year 2003/4 model which have a business cd radio / hifi system (10 loudspeakers).

i have i bus in the head unit on old round pin 7 which i extended to trunk via
a) separate wire or
b) used an unused head unit to amplifier wire since i completely replaced the stock amplifier with 2 channel amplifier (therefore don't need seperate wires from hu to amplifier for rear and front channels)

now i bus interfaces works.
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Got mine working finally! You do need to power the interface it turns out.. no matter whether it's USB or Serial.

As for which one. It really depends which PC you're going to use. If you have serial port, you can get the serial one. If not, get the USB one.
The USB one is just a USB/serial emulator anyway, so it should work with any setup.
I went for the USB one as it means I will always be able to use it, even if I change my laptop in the future and only have USB.

I have a Resler USB version that works fine on USB power alone. Just the IBus wire connected. When I had it powered via the CD changer connector I had strange behavior such as no clicking sound on directionals, no seat belt alarm, random dash lights (door open when it wasn't, trunk//boot open when it wasn't, etc). Powered only on USB everything works as expected.

(edit: my E46 is a 2000 323Ci (US))

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