Troubleshooting guide

Gateway 500 (GW51MO2) support issues
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The table below summarizes the ways of installing the GW500 in BMW models. (Please note:
This description is valid for iDrive 3 Audio Systems only and not for iDrive 4)
BMW with ‘i-Drive 3’ (non-iDrive Professional, M-ASK / Business and CCC / Professional)
Options
E65
1
before
03/2005
E60
2
M-ASK
All other models
original CD changer fitted
and MP3 capability
3
is
already available
no such
combination
4
convert CD Changer
option to ‘IPOD’
retrofit
no programming
required
original CD changer fitted
and no MP3 capability is
available, text capable
BMW mode is used
retrofit ‘KMP3’ option
with service computer
original CD changer fitted
and no MP3 capability is
available, non text capable
BMW mode is used
no programming required
original CD changer is not
fitted
use BMW non-text
DIP switch setting
and retrofit CD
Changer
retrofit ‘IPOD’ option with service computer
Important note:
If the SW of the car requires an update or a KMP3 activation, switch the Gateway
to bypass/service mode before you start the procedure. Before converting or
retrofitting IPOD option, switch back to GW mode.
1
E65 means both 7 series model variations (E65/E66)
2
E60 means all 5 and 6 series model variations (E60/E61/E63/E64)
3
the car is MP3 capable if the front CD-Slot reads ‘MP3 audio discs’ and the ID3 tags are visible
on the display
4
there was a Head Unit hardware change in 03/2005 on E65 models. Cars which were
produced before this date cannot be enabled for MP3, the text capability will not be available
for the Gateway