iPod control

AlanQS · 02-25-2008, 06:56 AM

I've looked but can't find anything to give me this specific question.

When you have SatNav Pro and you connect your iPod to the auxiliary connection with an ordinary cable (bought out of Maplin) there is no control of tracks from the steering wheel or the iDrive controller.

Is this normal, or is it a result of not having the fabulously expensive BMW iPod cable - or is that only applicable to the USB port extrs (6FL?)

Thanks and hope that made snese.

Evil Diesel · 02-25-2008, 07:04 AM

You should have full functionality from both the wheel and iDrive knob.

GarryF · 02-25-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

I've looked but can't find anything to give me this specific question.

When you have SatNav Pro and you connect your iPod to the auxiliary connection with an ordinary cable (bought out of Maplin) there is no control of tracks from the steering wheel or the iDrive controller.

Is this normal, or is it a result of not having the fabulously expensive BMW iPod cable - or is that only applicable to the USB port extrs (6FL?)

Thanks and hope that made snese.

you need 6FL installed in the car to be able to control the ipod from the steering wheel etc.

Comet · 02-25-2008, 07:21 AM

by plugging it in to the AUX port, u don't have those features.. think about it..
that's like saying u can control ur iPod from regular headphones.. u can't

greatbm · 02-25-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Comet

by plugging it in to the AUX port, u don't have those features.. think about it..
that's like saying u can control ur iPod from regular headphones.. u can't

Correct you are only using a analogue signal.

THR Doc · 02-26-2008, 06:41 AM

Thats correct.

Connecting the iPod using the AUX socket will only allow you to adjust volume using the buttons on the steering wheel.

For the rest of the controls, you need to use the iPod itself.

Get a retrofit with the Dension Gateway 500 for full control via Idrive and steering wheel, with all the info displayed on the ProNav screen.

THR Doc

AlanQS · 02-26-2008, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the replies gents. It's not for me but a colleague, who, I think, will be going with the Denison unit.

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