IPOD interface

JC316 · 09-23-2009, 02:49 AM

I was wondering if anyone used the regular apple interface cable to connect to their BMW. Am I correct to think that the only way I'll be able to toggle through the songs via my BMW consol is only if I have the 6FL Y-cable? I recently purchased and recieved my vehicle and it did not come with the Y-cable.

Thanks for all your help

JC

snohman · 09-23-2009, 03:06 AM

If your car is equipped with the 6FL option, it should have come with the cable. If it didn't, then ask your dealer for the cable.

BlueHorse · 09-23-2009, 03:30 AM

Yeah, the dealer should have provided the cable. If you use a standard cable, it's my understanding that you will not be able to play songs purchased from the iTunes Store.

If the music sounds distorted or staticy, try adjusting the iPod level. Press Audio, select iPod and adjust the level.

The 6FL is great!

JC316 · 09-23-2009, 06:44 PM

Currently my list ends with USB. Once I connect my IPOD is it supposed to show up as IPOD where the USB was or is there supposed to be an IPOD listed by the USB?

Dealer will not provide the cable because when I purchased the package it was without the cable. I know it's funny.

drkato · 10-02-2009, 04:04 PM

My old (1st generation) iPod simply doesn't show up, but my wife's new Nano does, so it may actually be your iPod if it is too old.

Undies · 10-04-2009, 06:17 PM

will the newest generation and the old generation itouch work?

E90PAT · 10-04-2009, 07:07 PM

im not sure if my car has the option, but it does have a usb port next to the audio. So will his cable actually let me control my ipods music through idrive and wheel controls?

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JC316 Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i \| 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seoul, Korea iTrader: (2)	IPOD interface I was wondering if anyone used the regular apple interface cable to connect to their BMW. Am I correct to think that the only way I'll be able to toggle through the songs via my BMW consol is only if I have the 6FL Y-cable? I recently purchased and recieved my vehicle and it did not come with the Y-cable. Thanks for all your help JC
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snohman Volk Whore 233 Rep 18,832 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 Metro Gold Line [0.00]	If your car is equipped with the 6FL option, it should have come with the cable. If it didn't, then ask your dealer for the cable.
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BlueHorse New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco, ca iTrader: (0)	Yeah, the dealer should have provided the cable. If you use a standard cable, it's my understanding that you will not be able to play songs purchased from the iTunes Store. If the music sounds distorted or staticy, try adjusting the iPod level. Press Audio, select iPod and adjust the level. The 6FL is great! __________________ 2007 335i Coupe, 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, 6FL
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JC316 Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i \| 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seoul, Korea iTrader: (2)	Currently my list ends with USB. Once I connect my IPOD is it supposed to show up as IPOD where the USB was or is there supposed to be an IPOD listed by the USB? Dealer will not provide the cable because when I purchased the package it was without the cable. I know it's funny.
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drkato Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surf City, USA iTrader: (0)	My old (1st generation) iPod simply doesn't show up, but my wife's new Nano does, so it may actually be your iPod if it is too old.
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Undies Lieutenant 39 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	will the newest generation and the old generation itouch work?
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E90PAT SOFLO CODING 209 Rep 3,587 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (18)	im not sure if my car has the option, but it does have a usb port next to the audio. So will his cable actually let me control my ipods music through idrive and wheel controls?
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