iPod not working properly in 2009 M3 - help

bmargolis · 03-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Hi there,

I have a brand new 2009 M3. I have iPod integration and it came with a "Y" cable. My iPod is a previous veneration (color and photo) iPod 60GB. I've also tried all this with my iPhone 3G as well.

When I plug the iPod into the USB port (either of them), nothing plays. When I plug the iPod into both the USB and the AUX port i the center console, it will play, but I can only control it through the device itself, not through iDrive.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Big Windy · 03-17-2009, 08:51 PM

You have to have it connected to both the AUX and USB port. The AUX port provides the audio, the USB provides the iDrive connectivity and charging. When you have it connected to both, can you view the device in iDrive? you should be able to browse artists, genre, songs, etc.

bmargolis · 03-17-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

You have to have it connected to both the AUX and USB port. The AUX port provides the audio, the USB provides the iDrive connectivity and charging. When you have it connected to both, can you view the device in iDrive? you should be able to browse artists, genre, songs, etc.

It does in fact charge, but there's no control through the iDrive.

bmargolis · 03-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Bump... this still won't work if anyone else has thoughts.

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Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	You have to have it connected to both the AUX and USB port. The AUX port provides the audio, the USB provides the iDrive connectivity and charging. When you have it connected to both, can you view the device in iDrive? you should be able to browse artists, genre, songs, etc. __________________

03-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
bmargolis Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central CT & Newport, RI Posts: 201 iTrader: (1)	Bump... this still won't work if anyone else has thoughts. __________________ Bob ///Margolis 2013 335i xDrive – 6-speed, AW, M Sport Line, Cold Weather, Dymanic Handling, Premium, Technology, 403M, Black Grills, Carbon Caps, Performance Exhaust

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