iPod integration cable failed

TaTaToothy · 10-06-2015, 05:53 PM

I have a 2006 330i and have used a 6FL iPod integration cable since I got the car in 2008. Recently it has been failing, and I think it's on its way out. First it started stopping during playback, and seemed not to be connecting properly to the iPod (which stopped showing the roundel on its screen). Now it basically never works, and the head unit shows either "CD Error" or "No Magazine" when I try selecting the iPod connection.

I have tried using an anti-static brush to thoroughly clean out the jack on the iPod and the cable itself. I also tried replacing the iPod itself. Neither thing worked.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Am I basically stuck having the dealer install a replacement?

Thanks!

techwhiz · 10-13-2015, 08:11 PM

Maybe contact cleaner?
Maybe cable is going bad?
If you pull up the armrest and are good with a soldering iron, you might be ble to put a new jack in.

10-06-2015, 05:53 PM	#1
TaTaToothy First Lieutenant 11 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i and 2002 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	iPod integration cable failed I have a 2006 330i and have used a 6FL iPod integration cable since I got the car in 2008. Recently it has been failing, and I think it's on its way out. First it started stopping during playback, and seemed not to be connecting properly to the iPod (which stopped showing the roundel on its screen). Now it basically never works, and the head unit shows either "CD Error" or "No Magazine" when I try selecting the iPod connection. I have tried using an anti-static brush to thoroughly clean out the jack on the iPod and the cable itself. I also tried replacing the iPod itself. Neither thing worked. Does anyone have any suggestions? Am I basically stuck having the dealer install a replacement? Thanks! __________________ 2006 330i - 6MT - Monaco Blue over black and burl walnut - Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages and Comfort Access 2002 M3 - 6MT - Jet Black over black leather - Xenon, power seats and H/K - no sunroof
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