BMW Mini Dash 98-06 GROM USB iPhone car adapter kit - behind the radio


$174.99 USD

  • Play music stored on USB stick / drive
  • Play music via USB from iPhone
  • MP3, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, WAV music supported
  • Plug and play installation
  • Control your media from stereo or steering wheel
  • Track information and text on select radios
  • Add Bluetooth for calls and music (sold separately)
  • Add AUX-in (sold separately)


  • Choose your Accessories

    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 devices such as flash drives, external hard drives , 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.
    USB car integration for music from iPhone: Connect your Apple device to the factory car stereo via USB port. Play music, control from the car stereo or steering wheel, and charge at the same time. Use a standard USB to Apple Lightning connector cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad with Lightning-style cable are compatible. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with a 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 (GROM-BTD 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
    BMW 3 series Coupe, Convertible 2006
    BMW 5 series 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
    BMW 7 series 1999 2000 2001
    BMW M Coupe 1999 2000 2001 2002
    BMW M Roadster 1999 2000 2001 2002
    BMW M3 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
    BMW M5 2000 2001 2002 2003
    BMW X3 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
    BMW X5 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
    BMW Z3 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
    BMW Z4 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
    BMW Z8 2000 2001 2002 2003
    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 a GROM DSP adapter (use analog DSP) and can be installed at stereo or trunk, However, the audio part will not work until the stereo is programmed (retrofitted) to accept the CD Changer (BMW calls it “vehicle order”). Please contact your local BMW dealer and ask them to retrofit the stereo to accept the CD changer.

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

    **For BMW with SiriusXM satellite radio, the XM radio needs to be disconnected for GROM to work.
    **BMW CD43 stereo is not compatible.BMW Mini 98-06
    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 music playback (GROM-BTD)
  • AUX 3.5mm cable for any MP3 player, mobile phone, XM, etc. (35USB)
  • We ship internationally. For rates and delivery times please see this chart
    Warranty
  • 45 days money back guarantee
  • 1 yr replacement warranty
  • What USB devices can I connect to the USB port of the GROM-USB3 car kit?
    You can connect a USB stick/flash drive, an iPhone/iPod/iPad via a USB cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, and 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.)
    Will the USB port also charge my iPhone / iPod / iPad, while playing the music?
    Yes, it will charge your iPhone / iPod / iPad while playing the music.
    If I also use the GROM Bluetooth Dongle (GROM-BTD), and the phone call comes in, will the USB music pause automatically?
    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.
    Will my CD changer keep working?
    Built-in CD changer will keep working, external will be disconnected. For the NIS02U3 model, please note that you will need to physically disconnect the SAT/XM tuner for GROM to function properly.

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