|
|
03-20-2008, 03:42 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
50
Rep 372
Posts |
iPod randomly switching to radio?
I was just wondering if anybody else has run into this? Sometimes while listening to my iPod, the system will switch over to the radio. Is it something that I'm doing? It's not that big of a deal, but I hate having to switch it back over and then it starts on a completely different song on the iPod.
|
03-20-2008, 04:25 PM | #2 | |
Colonel
575
Rep 2,099
Posts |
Quote:
I was sure BMW had addressed this issue with a software update for MOST cars including the new M3. Does your M3 have i-Drive or the regular in-dash Radio? How many times has it happened? Were you doing something in particular with the radio or i-drive when it happened? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-20-2008, 04:40 PM | #3 | |
Lieutenant General
2258
Rep 12,985
Posts |
Quote:
Your M3 should have the latest software, so most probably your problem could be an old 6FL cable delivered with your car. Just contact your dealer... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-20-2008, 05:02 PM | #4 |
First Lieutenant
50
Rep 372
Posts |
Hmm, thanks for the information. I'm sure it's probably just an old cable. I'll check to see if the part number for my cable is the same as the one posted in the message when I get home tonight.
Yeah, my car has idrive. I don't remember doing anything at all when it switches over. The only thing would be using the steering wheel buttons to skips songs. Last edited by chompino; 03-20-2008 at 05:24 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-20-2008, 05:04 PM | #5 |
Banned
823
Rep 46,029
Posts |
no it's not an old cable... iDrive with iPod, iDrive with any phone, iDrive in general has a 50-50 chance of operating correctly. maybe 70-30, but it's random like that
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-20-2008, 05:24 PM | #6 |
Colonel
575
Rep 2,099
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-20-2008, 05:32 PM | #7 |
Banned
823
Rep 46,029
Posts |
im saying iDrive has a very random behavior, very inconsistent and it often experiences random switches to radio, or shut down of iPod and sometimes it just refuses to see iPod, or the phone. it used to drive me nuts. even after software updates
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-21-2008, 04:33 AM | #8 | |
Lieutenant General
2258
Rep 12,985
Posts |
Quote:
Perhaps you have a particular issue that your dealer has not correctly determined its cause and this adapter is being afected by it? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-21-2008, 09:15 AM | #9 | |
Banned
823
Rep 46,029
Posts |
Quote:
i honestly hope what you are saying is right, i'd love it to work fine |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-21-2008, 09:41 AM | #10 | |
Lieutenant General
2258
Rep 12,985
Posts |
Quote:
For example, the main issue with BT phones and OEM BT systems is phonebook transfer. Because the same profile that transfer data could be used to transfer photos then some cell carriers tweak that profile to disable any transfer of data... they want the cell customer to pay to transfer data. Thus you will see phones that simply do not transfer any phonebook. Other times you will see issues with pairing if the software is not updated to be compatible with the latest OEM BT units. You could check if you phone is "approved" to use with your BMW TCU/Assist system here: http://www.wireless4bmw.com/phones2.html ...that could be also the reason of your phone problems. About your iPod switching to FM, I would advise you to check again if your vehicle has that SIB performed and your cable is the newest one. Probably your dealer did not have those solutions yet when they tried to fix your issues. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-21-2008, 12:14 PM | #11 |
First Lieutenant
50
Rep 372
Posts |
Hmm, I just checked the cable that was given to me by my dealership. The PN is 61 12 0 440 796. This isn't the same number that was in the other thread. Is this an old cable?
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-21-2008, 01:01 PM | #12 | |
Lieutenant General
2258
Rep 12,985
Posts |
Quote:
Other solution in the same link/thread included replacing the MULF-2 unit in the car. So it is dealer time for you... this is a known issue for months, so your dealer should fix it in no time. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2008, 06:13 PM | #13 |
Bimmer User
27
Rep 585
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SLC, UT
|
My LG Dare was working just fine until two days ago. Now the phone rings over the car speaker system and when I go to answer the call, the music starts playing instead of hearing the call. It is paired with no problems otherwise.
__________________
2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2008, 06:22 PM | #14 |
Bimmer User
27
Rep 585
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SLC, UT
|
One more thing.... my wife's LG Dare works just fine in the car???
__________________
2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2008, 08:31 PM | #15 |
Bimmer User
27
Rep 585
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SLC, UT
|
So, I did a hard re-boot on my phone, deleted the connections, made new connections and now everything works again!?!?!
__________________
2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-19-2008, 03:11 AM | #16 |
Private First Class
13
Rep 137
Posts |
Lads
Is there any chance you have the radio set for auto switching to traffic management broadcast? Here in Europe at least, various radio stations issue broadcasts that are encoded in some way that they are recognised by car radios and the like and will briefly override any other audio if you have set the radio to pick them up. COuld this be the cause of your switching? Mick |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|