Steering wheel controls & bluetooth audio?

candyman · 06-03-2013, 11:23 AM

Hey guys, I have a '13 X3 and I noticed that I cannot change tracks from the steering wheel controls when I'm streaming via bluetooth - I have to use the idrive controls. If I move the roller button on the steering wheel, it gives me the track title.

Right now, I have a 528i loaner which shows <--- and ---> when you move the steering wheel control and allows you to change tracks from the wheel when streaming via bluetooth (you roll it, then 'push' to select the forward/back arrows).

Am I correct that this is not possible in my X3? or am I missing something? Almost all the other controls are identical to my car.

Thanks,

Chris

BMWZ4 · 06-03-2013, 11:49 AM

Same thing actually in my 2011. I can't advance (or even go back) the tracks; can only scroll. Funny though, my '11 Z can advance/go back on the tracks. Weird.

candyman · 06-03-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Same thing actually in my 2011. I can't advance (or even go back) the tracks; can only scroll. Funny though, my '11 Z can advance/go back on the tracks. Weird.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one I suppose. It works for everything else, including if I connect via USB.

Kinda frustrating to know that it can do it, just not programmed to apparently.

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candyman Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Steering wheel controls & bluetooth audio? Hey guys, I have a '13 X3 and I noticed that I cannot change tracks from the steering wheel controls when I'm streaming via bluetooth - I have to use the idrive controls. If I move the roller button on the steering wheel, it gives me the track title. Right now, I have a 528i loaner which shows <--- and ---> when you move the steering wheel control and allows you to change tracks from the wheel when streaming via bluetooth (you roll it, then 'push' to select the forward/back arrows). Am I correct that this is not possible in my X3? or am I missing something? Almost all the other controls are identical to my car. Thanks, Chris
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Same thing actually in my 2011. I can't advance (or even go back) the tracks; can only scroll. Funny though, my '11 Z can advance/go back on the tracks. Weird. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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