The PA12BMW and PA12BMWDSP replace the PA11BMW and provides direct connection for an iPod and an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radio's front panel. Allows selection of tracks or playlists and displays artist and title information on Text compatible radios. The PA12BMW is for use on vehicles equipped with the DSP (Digital Signal Processing ) radios that use an optical connection. Compatible with most iPod models featuring the dock connector including the new iPod nano and 5G iPod video.

Three operating modes are available- Playlist mode (locked), Direct mode (unlocked), and Hybrid mode. In locked mode the controls on the factory radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel will be locked out for safety while driving. In the unlocked mode the iPod's controls can still be used to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the factory radio controls will still provide basic navigation functions including song up/down and FF/REW functions.  The new Hybrid Mode retains use of the iPod's clickwheel for faster searching, and offers the same great functions of both the Playlist and Direct modes. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for up to one hour to prevent over-charging.

Compatible with:
3 Series - 1996-2005
5 Series - 1998-2003
X3/X5 - 1999-2007
Z3/Z4 - 1999-2007
Mini Cooper - 2002-2006

Special Note:
The PA12BMW is not compatible with vehicles equipped with GPS, Satellite Radio, CD Changer.  Vehicles equipped with the BMW DSP system radio require the PA12BMWDSP.