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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

After a LOT of trial and error with different cables, converters, etc. I finally found a setup that works reliably. The BMW cable won't work for me because I used a ProClip vent mount and routed the cable to the center armrest, which results in a male USB plug there. I could not find a female 30-pin to female USB converter, and the USB hub to USB / USB to Aux converter failed as well. I ended up with the ProClip Dock, a Belkin mini USB hub, and VicTsing bluetooth audio receiver (links below).

If you pair your phone with both the VicTsing and the car it all works perfectly. You can switch to Aux for your source, listen to Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, whatever, have your GPS turn by turn directions too. It's all controlled through your phone, which is my preference. When a call comes in or goes out the BMW bluetooth takes priority, finish your call it switches back to music or GPS seamlessly. When you are listening to satellite radio, CD or whatever the phone just charges normally.

Yes I realize a wired connection is better than bluetooth but we're talking about a car here, not my listening room at home. With ambient noise, streaming internet audio vs an actual disc, etc. etc. etc. it really makes no difference. I did also remove the Proclip logo, plasti dip it and replace it. There are screws under there that looked ugly.

Here's my shopping list, this includes literally everything you need to mirror my setup. You could have luck with different hub, bluetooth receiver, etc. but I cannot confirm. I just know it was a BITCH to get this far so I am going to tell you exactly what I used. BTW I use a Speck Candyshell case so I got the cradle that works with that.

You can follow the DIY for vent mount and routing cable to center armrest, then just plug hub into car, USB from phone into hub, bluetooth into hub then bluetooth into Aux. Pair the bluetooth and you are good to go.

Vent Mount: http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...721-19622.cmsv

Phone Cradle:
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hold...502-19369.cmsv

USB Extension Cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_i...seq=1&format=2

USB Hub:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bluetooth Receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got coded and i have bluetooth audio without tech package....as long as you have a combox your all good