[tavuslokus]

No need to buy any cable here. On my E90 2010, I have been able to connect the apple branded white cable directly to the USB input on the globebox and control the ipod from either the wheel buttons or HU, it shows current playing sone and all folders properly.

[Sirrus]

Originally Posted by ergoyo

I have iDrive (CIC). There's nothing that says CURR anywhere.

It is really annoying now to the point that I find the USB flash option pretty much useless since everytime I get in the car I need to turn the knob 300 times around in order to get to the last artists or albums on the directory.

You should make a folder structure to speed things up. Artist/album/tracks

If you still have too many artists make top level "A-D", "E-H", for example.

[mandaring]

I have kind of a dumb question. I have been searching this thread, and haven't found an answer yet...but I haven't read all 58 pages either so it might be stuck somewhere in here.

I have an 08 335i I just bought a few months ago. I was under the impression I had the iPod hookup and everything because it has the AUX in port in my glovebox. I was disappointed when I hooked it in, since I still have to control everything through my iPod, even with my I-drive, it doesn't give a display of the song or anything, and I think it sounds a little static-y.

I see a lot of people on here have a USB/AUX port and the USB is how everything transfers to your I-drive.

Does anyone know why I have the AUX port but not the USB port? Was this an after market install or something?

Thanks in advance for the help...just trying to figure my car out lol.

[comebackidlci]

My 6FL has been working fine with my ipod for 6 months now with my 2011 iDrive. Today the ipod would display on the screen but no music would play and the only thing thats not greyed out is the "new search" which has no response when I click on it. 6FL seems to still work fine with my iphone 4 tho. I tried to restore the ipod but it still has the same problem, anyone else has this problem?

[SpeedTweaker]

I've been trying to find an answer but without success. I just picked up a 2008 335i earlier this week and can't seen to get iDrive to recognize my iPhone 4 for music.

I went to Best Buy and purchased a Sony Y-cable but the device is not recognized by iDrive. Do I need to purchase the OEM cable from the dealer?

Thanks,
Clay

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by SpeedTweaker

I've been trying to find an answer but without success. I just picked up a 2008 335i earlier this week and can't seen to get iDrive to recognize my iPhone 4 for music.

I went to Best Buy and purchased a Sony Y-cable but the device is not recognized by iDrive. Do I need to purchase the OEM cable from the dealer?

Thanks,
Clay

You've probably figured this out by now, but yes you need the BMW Y cable. It is designed to interface between the iPod and audio system and was jointly engineered by BMW and Apple. Any other version will be "try your luck".

[Sim Simma UK]

My 2011 e92 with USB won't work with my iphone 4 and the standard white lead, does it matter that I don't have iDrive?

[gazorp]

Can anyone tell me if it is possible and what parts are needed to install the USB port in a 2006 330i (E90)? I have the CCC idrive, the CD changer, and my idrive has bluetooth. There is also the mobile phone snap in accessory in the center console which i will be removing ASAP. There are NO usb ports in the glovebox or in the center console. I am looking to add the port in the center console.

Perhaps the cable for the phone cradle is USB and that is why there is no USB port, only the AUX audio 2.5mm jack?

I have read for hours about USB retrofit, but it seems nobody has my same year and options so i am unsure what parts i need, the cost, etc..

I sincerely appreciate any help.

[Booster4075]

I did the 6FL USB retrofit, although I did mine with a CIC installed in my 2007 E90. I could never get an answer if it would work with my CCC. However, when I removed my CIC to sell the car, the USB port still worked with the CCC.

I bought all the components from the OEM USB retrofit kit... the MULF, the USB hub, the harnesses...everything. I downloaded the manual and bought all the parts from the online parts listing and got the MULF on ebay. It was a fair amount of work, but in the end it was great. I just followed the factory instructions for the wiring and it worked out fine. Believe me, you don't already have any of the parts necessary to make it work - you have to put in the port and ALL associated wiring, and the module to make it work. For whatever reason, BMW says that the the 6FL would not work on my car (too early of a build), but it did ultimately work.

[Thumperx]

Originally Posted by Booster4075

I did the 6FL USB retrofit, although I did mine with a CIC installed in my 2007 E90. I could never get an answer if it would work with my CCC. However, when I removed my CIC to sell the car, the USB port still worked with the CCC.

I bought all the components from the OEM USB retrofit kit... the MULF, the USB hub, the harnesses...everything. I downloaded the manual and bought all the parts from the online parts listing and got the MULF on ebay. It was a fair amount of work, but in the end it was great. I just followed the factory instructions for the wiring and it worked out fine. Believe me, you don't already have any of the parts necessary to make it work - you have to put in the port and ALL associated wiring, and the module to make it work. For whatever reason, BMW says that the the 6FL would not work on my car (too early of a build), but it did ultimately work.

Glad to read that you are successful in your retrofit. Do you know what you build date is?

[Thumperx]

Originally Posted by gazorp

Can anyone tell me if it is possible and what parts are needed to install the USB port in a 2006 330i (E90)? I am looking to add the port in the center console.

USB/AUX plug unit (84109237654)

Originally Posted by gazorp

Perhaps the cable for the phone cradle is USB and that is why there is no USB port, only the AUX audio 2.5mm jack?

No. There's a different cable from the USB/AUX unit to MULF2 or TCU units. The USB options were not available till '08 model line. You will need to find the necessary cable/s and possiblity MULF2 High to make the USB system work.

Originally Posted by gazorp

I have read for hours about USB retrofit, but it seems nobody has my same year and options so i am unsure what parts i need, the cost, etc.

Bro, we're all in the same boat as you.

[Tallgeese00MS2]

Needing some help, I recently updated my iphone and itouch and now when I connect my iPhone it wont read at all through iDrive and the iphone screen will just read "device connected". When I connect my itouch, it will only play through AUX and will not connect through the usb (will not let me use any steering wheel functions like changing songs or scroll through music on iDrive screen). Is this due to the recent update or is it something else???

[Tag]

Originally Posted by mikex228

Needing some help, I recently updated my iphone and itouch and now when I connect my iPhone it wont read at all through iDrive and the iphone screen will just read "device connected". When I connect my itouch, it will only play through AUX and will not connect through the usb (will not let me use any steering wheel functions like changing songs or scroll through music on iDrive screen). Is this due to the recent update or is it something else???

If your car has a production date of March 2010 or later you can update ConnectedDrive. Should resolve your issue.

[Tallgeese00MS2]

Originally Posted by Tag

If your car has a production date of March 2010 or later you can update ConnectedDrive. Should resolve your issue.

It's actually a 2009 e90 =( I'm using an iPhone 4s and just tried syncing it again, will not read through USB at all.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by mikex228

It's actually a 2009 e90 =( I'm using an iPhone 4s and just tried syncing it again, will not read through USB at all.

If you're still under warranty you might want to check if there's an update they can perform if you bring your car in.

[Tallgeese00MS2]

Alright I guess I'll check with the dealer next time I go in, thanks !