iPod connection

greguK · 02-07-2008, 05:05 AM

Just got a 330i MSport with iDrive/blue tooth etc, but want to know why when I plug my iPod in to the Aux port that no playlists are displayed on the iDrive screen and I am unable to control the iPod, apart from the volume, from either the iDrive interface or steering wheel buttons. I think I'm propably just being dum, but any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks

Serjames · 02-07-2008, 05:27 AM

what sort of cable are you using?

If it's the regular iPod to USB that came with the iPod, and that you use on a PC, then it's no good in the Beemer.

You need part number 51 16 9 148 062

Which for 40 ish pounds gets you a special BMW iPod Cable with a small Dongle half way down the cable with two break out cables. One USB which is the index and control and a Phono jack which is the sound and runs into the Aux input.

Hope this helps

SJ

mjh93sa · 02-07-2008, 05:54 AM

You don't mention if you have the 6FL option. You must have this, and the cable that James references to use an iPod via iDrive properly.

NathanJT · 02-07-2008, 05:59 AM

Aux, is only that, an auxiliary sound input. To actually control the ipod you need the aforementioned 6FL factory fitted option.

greguK · 02-07-2008, 07:55 AM

Cheers all. New it would something straight forward

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greguK Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: e90 2007 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	iPod connection Just got a 330i MSport with iDrive/blue tooth etc, but want to know why when I plug my iPod in to the Aux port that no playlists are displayed on the iDrive screen and I am unable to control the iPod, apart from the volume, from either the iDrive interface or steering wheel buttons. I think I'm propably just being dum, but any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks
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Serjames Colonel 128 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	what sort of cable are you using? If it's the regular iPod to USB that came with the iPod, and that you use on a PC, then it's no good in the Beemer. You need part number 51 16 9 148 062 Which for 40 ish pounds gets you a special BMW iPod Cable with a small Dongle half way down the cable with two break out cables. One USB which is the index and control and a Phono jack which is the sound and runs into the Aux input. Hope this helps SJ __________________
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NathanJT Techie Geek 37 Rep 681 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Aux, is only that, an auxiliary sound input. To actually control the ipod you need the aforementioned 6FL factory fitted option. __________________ 330d M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Black Dakota \| Nav Pro \| iDrive \| Bluetooth \| PDC \| Xenons \| Hot Seats \| Tracker \| Blacklines
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greguK Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: e90 2007 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Cheers all. New it would something straight forward
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