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BMW Mini 98-06 USB Bluetooth Android iPod car adapter kit - behind the radio

USB / iPhone / Android Interface Box

USB / iPhone / Android Interface Box

USB port accepting any USB stick/drive

iPod, iPhone, iPad car integration via USB

MP3, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, WAV music supported

Bluetooth (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Bluetooth (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Add Bluetooth to your car

Accept/reject phone calls hands free

Wireless car music streaming

Main Functions

Main Functions

Plug and play installation

Control your media from stereo or steering wheel

Track information and text on select radios

Enter your car model and year:

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This kit is for the installation behind the radio. If you need to install in the TRUNK - please buy BMW adapter with TRUNK cable. If your car has navigation or DSP (Digital Sound Processing) - please use BMW adapter with TRUNK cable.External CD changer will be disconnected in order for GROM to work.

USB Connection: GROM USB car adapter kit connects USB 2.0 device such as flash drive, external hard drive or mass storage device to the stock stereo for music playback and integrated controls. Control the music through factory car stereo or steering wheel controls, see titles where applicable, browse by folders.

iPhone / iPod/ iPad USB car integration: Connect your Apple device to the factory car stereo via USB port. Play music, control from car stereo or steering wheel, and charge at the same time. Use standard USB to Apple Lightning connector cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible. iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible. (iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)

Bluetooth add-on (sold separately): Make hands free phone calls (HFP), stream music from your smartphone to the factory car stereo, control music with the car stereo or steering wheel controls with GROM Bluetooth Dongle Android and iPhone smartphones and most music streaming apps are supported. Works with iPhone and Android Smartphones.

Aux 3.5mm phone jack connection to car stereo for any additional audio source such as DVD, MP3 player, XM and more.Available with plus 5V charging option via AUX-In 3.5mm and 5V USB charging cable

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Automotive grade USB extension cable with latch-style connectors
Operating Temperature: -40C - +85 C (-50F - 200 F)
Operating current: ~220mA
Standby current: ~1mA
SN Ratio: 95dB
DAC resolution: NA
Distortion: < 0.01%
Dimensions: W / H / D - 60* 73 * 20 mm
Weight: 60g
Enclosure: Black metal
BMW 3 series 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW 3 series Coupe, Convertible 2006 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW 5 series 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW 7 series 1999 2000 2001 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW M Coupe 1999 2000 2001 2002 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW M Roadster 1999 2000 2001 2002 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW M3 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW M5 2000 2001 2002 2003 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW X3 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 (No Nav or DSP, *05+ see below)
BMW X5 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW Z3 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 (No Nav or DSP)
BMW Z4 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 (No Nav or DSP, *06+ see below)
BMW Z8 2000 2001 2002 2003 (No Nav or DSP)
Mini Cooper 2002 2003 2004 2005
Mini Cooper Convertible R52/R53 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Important Compatibility Limitation for select BMW vehicles:

BMW X3 (E83) production date 09/05 and up with DSP without navigation, CD changer and iPod connection
BMW Z4 (E85) production date 02/06 and up with DSP without navigation, CD changer and iPod connection
BMW Z4 (E86) coupe production date 05/06 and up with DSP without navigation, CD changer and iPod connection

These vehicles above do not require GROM DSP adapter (use analog DSP) and can be installed at stereo or trunk, but audio part will not work until the stereo is programmed (retrofited) to accept CD Changer (bmw calls it “vehicle order”). Please contact your local BMW dealer and ask them to retrofit the stereo to accept CD changer.

If your car falls into the above range and has Navigation, CD changer or iPod connection, GROM will work without any reprogramming.

**For BMW with SiriusXM satellite radio, the XM radio need to be disconnected in order for GROM to work.
Standard package include:
- Car stereo adapter in metal enclosure
- Vehicle specific harness
- Automotive grade USB Type A Male / Type A Female 3FT cable
- Operation manual

Optional accessories (purchase separately):
- GROM Bluetooth Dongle for hands free calling and wireless playback (GROM-BTD)
- AUX 3.5mm cable for any MP3 player, mobile phone, XM, etc. (35USB)
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Warranty
- 30 days money back guarantee
- 1 yr replacement warranty
Q.: What USB devices can I connect to the USB port of GROM-USB3 car kit?
A.: You can connect USB stick/flash drive, iPhone/iPod/iPad via USB cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible. iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible. (iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)

Q.: Will USB port also charge my iPhone / iPod / iPad, while playing the music?
A.: Yes it will charge your iPhone / iPod / iPad while playing the music.

Q.: If I also use GROM Bluetooth Dongle (GROM-BTD), and the phone call comes in, will USB music pause automatically?
A.: If you connected your device via USB, and Bluetooth at the same time, the music that is playing over USB will pause upon the phone call.

Q.: Will by CD changer keep working?
A.: Buld-in CD changer will keep working, external will be disconnected. Note for NIS02U3 model you will need to physically disconnect SAT/XM tuner for GROM to work.

For more questions about GROM-USB3 functionality please visit GROM-USB3 FAQ page

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