USB into Armrest

Icekube · 08-18-2015, 07:21 AM

Ok, so having some issues getting my new headunit's USB working.

i have a late model LCI headunit with the USB connection on the back, and it has the USB menu option, so i presume its already active.

I purchased this cable: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CIC-Na...item3ce0162f06

and have the same socket as pictured here:

my issue is that it isn't working. any ideas? is that cable no good?
I've tried a phone in the socket to see if its getting any power, and nothing. i tested the Aux port on the socket and that's working.

Rhino. · 08-18-2015, 07:44 AM

I am having a similar issue. I plugged in the genuine Apple cable into the USB and my iPhone thinking I could play music via the USB option instead of messing about with AUX, with no joy.

I however didn't buy a seperate cable to try? Will keep an eye on this thread mate...

richk84 · 08-18-2015, 09:16 AM

I've done this retrofit a while ago and had no issues. HU coded and bought the cables from the stealers. If I remember right though aren't there two different types. Isn't one type only for updating the CIC and goes in the glove box?

dm2583 · 08-18-2015, 09:32 AM

From my understanding, to use an iPod you need the BMW Y cable which plugs into the USB port AND aux port. This is because sound goes via the aux and track info via USB.

Icekube · 08-18-2015, 10:08 AM

I was trying with a USB stick (FAT32 formatted) with .mp3 files. head unit just says "insert USB" when you press the USB buttons.

I tried a phone just to see if there was any power coming from the USB port, not to play music

Aragorn30d · 08-18-2015, 10:24 AM

Ordered you a 61119129360 USB cable, so we can fit that and see if that sorts it. Hopefully just the wrong cable!

IanS100 · 08-18-2015, 10:24 AM

On the later cars, post about 2010/11, all you need is an Apple whatever to USB, no AUX connection needed.

Icekube · 08-18-2015, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aragorn30d

Ordered you a 61119129360 USB cable, so we can fit that and see if that sorts it. Hopefully just the wrong cable!

fingers crossed

jammy78 · 08-18-2015, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

On the later cars, post about 2010/11, all you need is an Apple whatever to USB, no AUX connection needed.

Only if you have a combox.

Professional radio with usb built in - you need a Y cable to play music

Rhino. · 08-18-2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammy78

Only if you have a combox.

Professional radio with usb built in - you need a Y cable to play music

So this is what I need for my 2011 E90? Am I right in thinking a cable that plugs into the lightening port and aux that goes into the BMW USB?

Will that allow me to view tracks on the radio display and control via steering wheel? (I have the non iDrive).

Thanks

jammy78 · 08-18-2015, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino.

So this is what I need for my 2011 E90? Am I right in thinking a cable that plugs into the lightening port and aux that goes into the BMW USB?

Will that allow me to view tracks on the radio display and control via steering wheel? (I have the non iDrive).

Thanks

Correct. Buy a genuine bmw Y cable... as the cheap copies don't always work.

AzRiz · 08-19-2015, 06:40 AM

Sorry to hijack but my question is directly related:

I have a 2010 LCI model with CIC and all that. I have a USB port in my glovebox to transfer songs, but in my armrest I only have an AUX port and 12v socket - no USB socket.

How can I connect an iPod to this system properly? I find it odd that I only have the AUX in there but no USB...

Thanks

litany · 08-19-2015, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzRiz

Sorry to hijack but my question is directly related:

I have a 2010 LCI model with CIC and all that. I have a USB port in my glovebox to transfer songs, but in my armrest I only have an AUX port and 12v socket - no USB socket.

How can I connect an iPod to this system properly? I find it odd that I only have the AUX in there but no USB...

Thanks

PM me your vin.

AzRiz · 08-19-2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litany

PM me your vin.

PMd, thanks

Icekube · 08-19-2015, 08:45 AM

I'm not after iPod connectivity, I will be using a USB stick.

Fingers crossed the new cable sorts the issue, if it's not the wrong cable, anyone have an idea what it could be?

jammy78 · 08-19-2015, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icekube

I'm not after iPod connectivity, I will be using a USB stick.

Fingers crossed the new cable sorts the issue, if it's not the wrong cable, anyone have an idea what it could be?

This doesn't make sense!?

You have a professional radio with Usb built in... the usb socket - is this connected to the radio.... ie is there a wire coming from the usb part of the socket?

I don't know why you need another wire?

Aragorn30d · 08-19-2015, 10:14 AM

Hes retrofitted the 2011 spec radio to a 2005 car.

There was no factory wiring for the USB, he bought a port and a cable from ebay and connected it up, but it didnt work.

The wire he bought wasnt the right one though, and needed hacked about to make it fit, so we're hoping this second one we've ordered from the BMW dealer will be the correct part.

08-18-2015, 07:21 AM	#1
Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	USB into Armrest Ok, so having some issues getting my new headunit's USB working. i have a late model LCI headunit with the USB connection on the back, and it has the USB menu option, so i presume its already active. I purchased this cable: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CIC-Na...item3ce0162f06 and have the same socket as pictured here: my issue is that it isn't working. any ideas? is that cable no good? I've tried a phone in the socket to see if its getting any power, and nothing. i tested the Aux port on the socket and that's working.
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Rhino. Private 12 Rep 85 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool iTrader: (0)	I am having a similar issue. I plugged in the genuine Apple cable into the USB and my iPhone thinking I could play music via the USB option instead of messing about with AUX, with no joy. I however didn't buy a seperate cable to try? Will keep an eye on this thread mate...
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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 132 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	I've done this retrofit a while ago and had no issues. HU coded and bought the cables from the stealers. If I remember right though aren't there two different types. Isn't one type only for updating the CIC and goes in the glove box?
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dm2583 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 246 Posts Drives: E92 335i \| E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	From my understanding, to use an iPod you need the BMW Y cable which plugs into the USB port AND aux port. This is because sound goes via the aux and track info via USB.
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Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	I was trying with a USB stick (FAT32 formatted) with .mp3 files. head unit just says "insert USB" when you press the USB buttons. I tried a phone just to see if there was any power coming from the USB port, not to play music
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Aragorn30d Lieutenant Colonel 169 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fife iTrader: (0)	Ordered you a 61119129360 USB cable, so we can fit that and see if that sorts it. Hopefully just the wrong cable!
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IanS100 Major General 135 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	On the later cars, post about 2010/11, all you need is an Apple whatever to USB, no AUX connection needed.
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AzRiz Captain 130 Rep 934 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LE500 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hijack but my question is directly related: I have a 2010 LCI model with CIC and all that. I have a USB port in my glovebox to transfer songs, but in my armrest I only have an AUX port and 12v socket - no USB socket. How can I connect an iPod to this system properly? I find it odd that I only have the AUX in there but no USB... Thanks __________________ Progress Thread \| Instagram: @azriz
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Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	I'm not after iPod connectivity, I will be using a USB stick. Fingers crossed the new cable sorts the issue, if it's not the wrong cable, anyone have an idea what it could be?
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Aragorn30d Lieutenant Colonel 169 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fife iTrader: (0)	Hes retrofitted the 2011 spec radio to a 2005 car. There was no factory wiring for the USB, he bought a port and a cable from ebay and connected it up, but it didnt work. The wire he bought wasnt the right one though, and needed hacked about to make it fit, so we're hoping this second one we've ordered from the BMW dealer will be the correct part.
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