itouch plays but doesn't charge

777ER · 11-08-2010, 04:52 PM

Hi,
I have a '07 328xi which I got the classic ipod kit installed by the dealer when I picked up the car.

Since I got a itouch a few weeks ago, it works fine and everything except one thing...it does not charge.

Found out the itouch needs more voltage to charge it compared to the ipod.

Since my car doesn't have the USB or the 6FL option (wasn't avail when car was ordered and built)

What options do I have to be able to play and charge my itouch?

Professor///M · 11-08-2010, 05:45 PM

First question is whether it charges with your standard iPod cable within the car (non the bmw supplied one).

This may give some insight.

777ER · 11-08-2010, 06:38 PM

Yes it does charge with the iPod connected to it. It won't charge the itouch.

jsunma · 11-09-2010, 07:33 AM

It's the pin configuration of the bmw cable. Get an adapter (links in other posts in this forum) and your bmw cable will work. Apple changed the the charging pin config starting with the 1st gen Touch and iPhones.

tafan321 · 11-09-2010, 11:31 AM

Older versions of stereos that support iPod used 12v charging, newer iPods are off 5v to charge. Get the Scosche passPORT and it'll work http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS696LL/A

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/s...gets-reviewed/

Also an article mentioning the voltage issue http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/23/s...ld-ipod-docks/

Professor///M · 11-09-2010, 12:23 PM

^ Exactly

It also won't work with an iPhone. The newest BMW cable will charge these though.

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777ER Lieutenant 41 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	itouch plays but doesn't charge Hi, I have a '07 328xi which I got the classic ipod kit installed by the dealer when I picked up the car. Since I got a itouch a few weeks ago, it works fine and everything except one thing...it does not charge. Found out the itouch needs more voltage to charge it compared to the ipod. Since my car doesn't have the USB or the 6FL option (wasn't avail when car was ordered and built) What options do I have to be able to play and charge my itouch? __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
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Professor///M Brigadier General 861 Rep 3,351 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	First question is whether it charges with your standard iPod cable within the car (non the bmw supplied one). This may give some insight.
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777ER Lieutenant 41 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Yes it does charge with the iPod connected to it. It won't charge the itouch.
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jsunma Major 1080 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: 2008 328iT 6MT RWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	It\'s not the voltage It's the pin configuration of the bmw cable. Get an adapter (links in other posts in this forum) and your bmw cable will work. Apple changed the the charging pin config starting with the 1st gen Touch and iPhones.
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tafan321 Private First Class 8 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2010 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington State iTrader: (1)	Older versions of stereos that support iPod used 12v charging, newer iPods are off 5v to charge. Get the Scosche passPORT and it'll work http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS696LL/A http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/s...gets-reviewed/ Also an article mentioning the voltage issue http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/23/s...ld-ipod-docks/ Last edited by tafan321; 11-09-2010 at 11:34 AM.. Reason: added link
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Professor///M Brigadier General 861 Rep 3,351 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	^ Exactly It also won't work with an iPhone. The newest BMW cable will charge these though.
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