E90 AUX iPod cable?
Discussion
I picked my E90 330d last week and it came with an AUX iPod port in the armrest. A couple of questions:
1) On the BMW site it looks like the cable should be exactly the same as the USB cable used to connect the iPod to the computer, except in place of the USB cable is a male AUX connector. Is this correct or is it just a male to male AUX lead that you can get off ebay?
2) If I do need a specific lead from BMW (I have the prof radio set-up so would like the multi-function steering wheel to work with the iPod - note, no iDrive) where the hell do I get it from? Just called BMW and they didn't have a clue! Apple shop don't have a clue, Curries don't have a clue... and now I don't have a clue!
thanks,
Zigs
1) On the BMW site it looks like the cable should be exactly the same as the USB cable used to connect the iPod to the computer, except in place of the USB cable is a male AUX connector. Is this correct or is it just a male to male AUX lead that you can get off ebay?
2) If I do need a specific lead from BMW (I have the prof radio set-up so would like the multi-function steering wheel to work with the iPod - note, no iDrive) where the hell do I get it from? Just called BMW and they didn't have a clue! Apple shop don't have a clue, Curries don't have a clue... and now I don't have a clue!
thanks,
Zigs
Methane Bloke said:
Unless it has the USB option as well the only way you can play your Ipod is through a double male connector from the headphone output to the aux input. The only steering wheel control will be volume.
Regards
Chris
Yeah - I've got one of these early E90s. Anyone know a decent after-market conversion?Regards
Chris
We do supply a cable from parts hold on I'll enquire, back in 5...
AUX cable £8.95 inc VAT part No. 61120427842
USB cable £39.95 inc VAT part No. 61120440812
Avaialble from all franchised BMW dealers who should have stock. Typically 1/2 meter cables.
HTH
AUX cable £8.95 inc VAT part No. 61120427842
USB cable £39.95 inc VAT part No. 61120440812
Avaialble from all franchised BMW dealers who should have stock. Typically 1/2 meter cables.
HTH
Edited by MK4 Slowride on Friday 14th March 12:56
Thanks for that but I think the cable is only useful *if* you have the factory USB connectivity already fitted into the car from new. It lets you plug the ipod into the USB connector in the armrest and control it fully via the steering wheel buttons right?
If you *don't* have that socket fitted, do you know if dealers do a kit (perhaps the Dension highlighted above) that gives factory-equivalent functionality over songs and playlists via the multi function wheel?
Thanks again
df
If you *don't* have that socket fitted, do you know if dealers do a kit (perhaps the Dension highlighted above) that gives factory-equivalent functionality over songs and playlists via the multi function wheel?
Thanks again
df
You can get it retro fitted but let me assure you it's too late, unless you've several spare £1000's kicking about as it's a proper strip job! Not to mention the potential for new rattles etc from where it's put back together.
All new BMW's come with the AUX & USB as standard iirc, or at least most the cars I drive do that I've noticed. I don't do i-pod's so don't look out for that kind of thing.
The USB might need to be paired to the i-pod & car etc for the multi-function steering wheel to recognise it, not sure.
All new BMW's come with the AUX & USB as standard iirc, or at least most the cars I drive do that I've noticed. I don't do i-pod's so don't look out for that kind of thing.
The USB might need to be paired to the i-pod & car etc for the multi-function steering wheel to recognise it, not sure.
Is/does your car have Nav? If so you'll need the Dension 500 fibre optic ipod/usb job which is about 300 quid. It pretends to be a cd changer - so you lose the cd changer. If you dont have a cd changer you will need to get the car coded for a changer - which some people have said dealers wont do unless you buy a cd changer - which I find hard to believe.
Intravee is another option, though I've not tried it myself, others report full functionality (Z4s)
http://www.intravention.co.uk/forum/index.php?topi...
http://www.intravention.co.uk/forum/index.php?topi...
Yes well i can confirm that this retro upgrade is available and costs £350 from my local bmw dealer. It will depend on the age and option on your car but. I have the sat nav professional and blue tooth kit for the phone and ive been quoted this as the all in cost to supply and fit. I currently only have the one connection for jack connection in the arm rest area and this kit will give me the jack and usb audio connection. I was presently surprised to see this cost as this is pretty reasonable and is not a complete strip of car
Sticks2 said:
Intravee is another option, though I've not tried it myself, others report full functionality (Z4s)
http://www.intravention.co.uk/forum/index.php?topi...
Thats what I have, it uses the changer cabling. Full search capability, displays all track details, playlist support etc etc. Works perfectly, as long as you have nav to view everything, if you don't then I've heard Dice is a better option as it tries to do less...http://www.intravention.co.uk/forum/index.php?topi...
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