03-27-2011, 05:35 PM | #1 |
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iPod Connection Issue
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I have plugged in two separate iPods into the AUX plug in the center console. I have tried two separate cables. I cannot get it to work. Where would I see the iPod songs show up in my iDrive? Has anyone else has problems with the system acknowledging your iPod? Frustrated and my dealer can't seem to help me. Scheduled it for service, though the service manager thinks I'm a bit crazy. Any help is greatly appreciated! Not sure if it matters, but I have all the packages (technology, premium, etc.) so I don't think I'm missing a component for this to work. Thanks! |
03-27-2011, 05:38 PM | #2 | |
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03-27-2011, 06:02 PM | #4 |
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Connecting and selecting iPod
Using the iPod USB cable, plug the iPod in and then plug the cable into the center console.
From the iDrive press Menu, then select CD/Multimedia from the Menu. Your iPod should appear, select iPod and you should be good to go. Good luck. |
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03-27-2011, 08:22 PM | #8 |
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When I first got my new F25 (with most of the packages), I had the same problem. The Ipod worked with the Y-cable from my previous BMW, but not my Ipod cable. My BMW sales guy, who is pretty knowledgeable, insisted it should work.
I switched out Ipod cables and it worked! Even shows album artwork on the Idrive screen. Make sure you are using a newer Ipod USB cable. I think Apple tweaked the design sometime in the past couple of years. I can tell which are my newer Ipod cables as they have a lower profile Ipod connector. |
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03-30-2011, 09:47 AM | #10 |
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So I tried my friend's iPhone 4 in my car last night. Turns out that it works beautifully. My iPod is "too ancient" for this car, which is why it won't recognize it. Perhaps a new iPod is in order...?
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03-30-2011, 09:51 AM | #11 | |
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How old is your iPod and what software version are you running? |
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03-30-2011, 10:06 AM | #12 |
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AUX is different from the USB cable, attached image shows the AUX cable, one end of which you will be connecting to your headphone port in your ipod/iphone and the other end to the AUX port in your car (I am not sure if X3 has a AUX port)
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03-30-2011, 10:40 AM | #13 |
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My iPhone 3G (2 years old) works fine with the standard white USB cable, as does my 1 year old iPod Nano (5th gen I think). How old is your iPod - which gen?
It's not AUX you're plugging into. The AUX is a phono socket that is next to the USB in the armrest - as per jaymk5's picture. If you plug in your iPod using a standard USB the display on your iPod should change to Accessory Connected (or something like that). You should then see your iPod under external devices in the Music Collection on iDrive
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03-30-2011, 11:27 AM | #14 |
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Let me clarify: when I said AUX, I meant the USB port in the center console. Sorry that was unclear.
My iPod is 5+ years old. As I said, fairly "ancient." |
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Tried everything in the book to get my IPod nano (?2'nd generation)working. Used old and new cables without success. The Ipod just hangs on the "Do not disconnect" message. Iphone 3gs works perfectly!
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08-04-2011, 02:33 PM | #17 |
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I don't think older iPods will work at all via USB. Not sure but think it only came in at 4th gen
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08-04-2011, 02:50 PM | #19 |
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All comes down to cost really and which iPod you have. Doubt there's any noticeable difference in sound quality between Y and iDrive. A newer iPod nano then maybe, a newer high capacity iPod classic not worth the money just for the car. Just buy a new 32GB USB flash drive, $30-$50, use it only for car and leave it in the car, that's what I do
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Nano works with BMW Y Cable!
I also have an older IPod Nano and when we picked our new X3 up at the factory on Monday the Nano would not work with just the Apple cable. Yesterday I tried the same Nano with the Y adapter that came with our 2011 528i and it worked perfectly. Must be something with the need for USB and Aux input using the Y cable. My dealer says he keeps them in stock so will get one from him.
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