Ipod problems

E90Yaz · 06-27-2009, 03:25 PM

Hi guys, I have connected my Ipod to the car via USB interface but it doesnt seem to be showing all my tracks. If i search using album...not all the tracks for the album r showing up and if i use artist not all the artists and tracks r showing

What could it be??

Carrera RSR · 06-27-2009, 04:55 PM

Are you using the BMW 'Y' cable into the USB slot or just a standard USB cable?

Might be worth restoring the ipod in itunes and re syncing to make sure its not the ipod causing the issue.

I have read there can be issues with too many tracks on the ipod but mine has 6000 and I have no problems

E90Yaz · 06-27-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carrerarsr

Are you using the BMW 'Y' cable into the USB slot or just a standard USB cable?

Might be worth restoring the ipod in itunes and re syncing to make sure its not the ipod causing the issue.

I have read there can be issues with too many tracks on the ipod but mine has 6000 and I have no problems

I'm using the original USB ipod cable that comes with the Ipod when u buy it. I only have like 3000 tracks max...if that! I've hooked it to my pc and all the tracks r there.

Carrera RSR · 06-27-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Yaz

I'm using the original USB ipod cable that comes with the Ipod when u buy it. I only have like 3000 tracks max...if that! I've hooked it to my pc and all the tracks r there.

That's your problem. You need a 'Y' cable from BMW at around £30 ish. The idrive cannot read the track information with just the standard USB/Dock cable. It has three connections. A dock connecter at one end and a USB/phono plug at the other. It also has a box in the middle which decodes the track info from the ipod into the car. A visit to the stealer will be the only way to get this to work properly.

Oli · 06-27-2009, 05:05 PM

You need to use the special USB cable from BMW - Sorted

E90Yaz · 06-27-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys!! Will this enable me to view my playlists as well?? Currently I can only view via artist or album.

Carrera RSR · 06-27-2009, 06:00 PM

You'll see the lot with this cable

Baldrick 320d · 06-28-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by carrerarsr

You'll see the lot with this cable

True

Buttons · 07-19-2009, 03:46 PM

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Are you using the BMW 'Y' cable into the USB slot or just a standard USB cable

USB slot?? Am i missing something or has my 2006 330d not have a USB slot?

I have an ipod aux socket in my centre arm rest but when i connect my ipod using this, i dont get anything on screen of idrive..... i have to select my songs as normal from the ipod itself! Obviously this isn't ideal whilst driving so i dont tend to use it.

Can i do anything different?

ShereKhan · 07-19-2009, 04:33 PM

The USB option (also known as 6FL option) is around £200 extra when ordering.

On older cars (like mine) there was no option at the time. But an expensive retrofit is available.

Buttons · 07-19-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShereKhan

The USB option (also known as 6FL option) is around £200 extra when ordering.

On older cars (like mine) there was no option at the time. But an expensive retrofit is available.

ohhh

greatbm · 07-19-2009, 05:29 PM

6FL as it is called was available from 03/07 build as an option and as said if used with the BMW Y cable bought seperate (£40) or in my case supplied by the dealer free of charge you can use all functions of the iPod.

E90Yaz · 07-19-2009, 07:22 PM

GOT THE Y CABLE GUYS!!! All is well and fully functioning!!

S2000>Audi>330d · 02-19-2010, 02:09 PM

Very useful thread folks. What should I be paying for a Y cable?

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E90Yaz Torque Monster 19 Rep 256 Posts Drives: Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: May 2009 Location: billericay, essex iTrader: (0)	Ipod problems Hi guys, I have connected my Ipod to the car via USB interface but it doesnt seem to be showing all my tracks. If i search using album...not all the tracks for the album r showing up and if i use artist not all the artists and tracks r showing What could it be??
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Are you using the BMW 'Y' cable into the USB slot or just a standard USB cable? Might be worth restoring the ipod in itunes and re syncing to make sure its not the ipod causing the issue. I have read there can be issues with too many tracks on the ipod but mine has 6000 and I have no problems
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