iPhone 3GS Does not work with E92 iDrive

M3E92Junkie · 06-28-2009, 04:57 AM

Hi fellas

Some Technie updates relating to the new iPhone 3GS and iDrive.

I discovered on Friday that my new iPhone 3G S does not work with iDrive i.e. it does not allow me to play songs on the iPhone when connected in the centre console.

Bluetooth and phone capabilities are OK but I was hoping to have ONE (1) source of music instead of having the iPod and iPhone seperately in the car.

Called Stillwell and wil be dropping into the Service Dept tomorrow to check it out. Will keep you lot posted with a workaround or solution.

Seems a few other people are having similar issues as well:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274528

amk2912 · 06-28-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M3E92Junkie

Hi fellas

Some Technie updates relating to the new iPhone 3GS and iDrive.

I discovered on Friday that my new iPhone 3G S does not work with iDrive i.e. it does not allow me to play songs on the iPhone when connected in the centre console.

Bluetooth and phone capabilities are OK but I was hoping to have ONE (1) source of music instead of having the iPod and iPhone seperately in the car.

Called Stillwell and wil be dropping into the Service Dept tomorrow to check it out. Will keep you lot posted with a workaround or solution.

Seems a few other people are having similar issues as well:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274528

Is this with the pre or post Sept 08 iDrive?

fortressmaximus · 06-28-2009, 09:21 AM

Hey, I just got a 3gs about a week ago and the music works fine through 09 iDrive. After connecting the usb cable to the Iphone, I just pressed the iPod button on the 3gs and it detected the songs on the phone.

LuKe450 · 06-28-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M3E92Junkie

Hi fellas

Called Stillwell and wil be dropping into the Service Dept tomorrow to check it out. Will keep you lot posted with a workaround or solution.

What time are you going in there?

I have to drop mine in too.... stall issue

aggie57 · 06-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Some of the Porsche guys are having issues with it as well. Something to do with the new iPhone (3GS) using bluetooth 2.1 as against 2.0 in the 2G and 3G models.

I'd have thought it was backwards compatible but being Apple who knows.

FYI my iPhone 3G does not charge in my 997.2 either. But I have an iPod Classic in the car for music which stays there all the time so it's not an issue.

LuKe450 · 06-29-2009, 11:32 PM

After having a new HTC Magic for just on a week, I'm over it.

If it sync'ed with Outlook it would be great. I cannot come at Gmail & calendar anymore so I called my carrier & told them & they are swapping it over for a new iPhone. I will have it delivered this week.

I feel better now..

Nick, how did you go at Stillwell's??
Do they have iPod cradles in stock for the new iPhone??

zenderm3 · 06-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Gents do you get a cradle with the car? As in will I have to buy a seperate cradle for the iPhone 3GS?

LuKe450 · 06-29-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Gents do you get a cradle with the car? As in will I have to buy a seperate cradle for the iPhone 3GS?

Tell them now, the may give it to you 'free'

M3E92Junkie · 06-29-2009, 11:52 PM

Luke - Stillwells told me that BMW has no fix for it yet. But will try again on Friday and my M3 is returned to me.

Riding in a X6 3.5d and I feel like a tank. CRUSH the puny pedestrians!!

muahahahaha!!!!

MatthewDavid · 06-29-2009, 11:57 PM

I can't even get my damn iPhone 3GS to activate let alone play in my damn car. AT&T sucks balls.

M3E92Junkie · 07-02-2009, 05:35 AM

Gents - Problem resolved with the iPhone.

Managed to play music and receive calls.
Problem really sat between the seat and the steering wheel.

I needed to select NO when prompted to switch to Flight Mode on the iPhone.

Cannot confirm if the iPhone will charge while docked as the M3 went back into the dealership - tint guys forgot to repair one of the reported defects!!

Still driving the tank today.

LuKe450 · 07-02-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by M3E92Junkie

Gents - Problem resolved with the iPhone.

Managed to play music and receive calls.
Problem really sat between the seat and the steering wheel.

I needed to select NO when prompted to switch to Flight Mode on the iPhone.

Cannot confirm if the iPhone will charge while docked as the M3 went back into the dealership - tint guys forgot to repair one of the reported defects!!

Still driving the tank today.

Flight Mode!! I suppose depending on traffic conditions you are low level flying some of the time LOL!

After seeing the report on the Turbo V8 'tank' on Top Gear this week I'm considering buying one..

!Xoible · 07-02-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3E92Junkie

Hi fellas

Some Technie updates relating to the new iPhone 3GS and iDrive.

I discovered on Friday that my new iPhone 3G S does not work with iDrive i.e. it does not allow me to play songs on the iPhone when connected in the centre console.

Bluetooth and phone capabilities are OK but I was hoping to have ONE (1) source of music instead of having the iPod and iPhone seperately in the car.

Called Stillwell and wil be dropping into the Service Dept tomorrow to check it out. Will keep you lot posted with a workaround or solution.

Seems a few other people are having similar issues as well:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274528

it sure does.

M3E92Junkie · 07-02-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

Flight Mode!! I suppose depending on traffic conditions you are low level flying some of the time LOL!

After seeing the report on the Turbo V8 'tank' on Top Gear this week I'm considering buying one..

Is it on Youtube? send us the link.

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 05:08 AM

Turbo 'V8'?

LuKe450 · 07-06-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Turbo 'V8'?

Twin turbo V8

Vodafone asure me that my latest iPhone will be here this week.. Hopefully you guys will have ironed out all the bugs (for me) by then

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Luke is that for the ///M-X6? Or is that in a moded M3?

LuKe450 · 07-06-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Luke is that for the ///M-X6? Or is that in a moded M3?

X6 & not the M version.

06-28-2009, 04:57 AM	#1
M3E92Junkie Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	iPhone 3GS Does not work with E92 iDrive Hi fellas Some Technie updates relating to the new iPhone 3GS and iDrive. I discovered on Friday that my new iPhone 3G S does not work with iDrive i.e. it does not allow me to play songs on the iPhone when connected in the centre console. Bluetooth and phone capabilities are OK but I was hoping to have ONE (1) source of music instead of having the iPod and iPhone seperately in the car. Called Stillwell and wil be dropping into the Service Dept tomorrow to check it out. Will keep you lot posted with a workaround or solution. Seems a few other people are having similar issues as well: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274528
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,955 iTrader: (0)	Luke is that for the ///M-X6? Or is that in a moded M3? __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - No Longer With Me 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD

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06-28-2009, 09:21 AM	#3
fortressmaximus Private First Class Drives: SSII e92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	Hey, I just got a 3gs about a week ago and the music works fine through 09 iDrive. After connecting the usb cable to the Iphone, I just pressed the iPod button on the 3gs and it detected the songs on the phone.

06-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
aggie57 First Lieutenant Drives: 2.0d X3, 2009 997 Carrera S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	Some of the Porsche guys are having issues with it as well. Something to do with the new iPhone (3GS) using bluetooth 2.1 as against 2.0 in the 2G and 3G models. I'd have thought it was backwards compatible but being Apple who knows. FYI my iPhone 3G does not charge in my 997.2 either. But I have an iPod Classic in the car for music which stays there all the time so it's not an issue.

06-29-2009, 11:32 PM	#6
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	After having a new HTC Magic for just on a week, I'm over it. If it sync'ed with Outlook it would be great. I cannot come at Gmail & calendar anymore so I called my carrier & told them & they are swapping it over for a new iPhone. I will have it delivered this week. I feel better now.. Nick, how did you go at Stillwell's?? Do they have iPod cradles in stock for the new iPhone??

06-29-2009, 11:35 PM	#7
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,955 iTrader: (0)	Gents do you get a cradle with the car? As in will I have to buy a seperate cradle for the iPhone 3GS?

06-29-2009, 11:52 PM	#9
M3E92Junkie Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	Luke - Stillwells told me that BMW has no fix for it yet. But will try again on Friday and my M3 is returned to me. Riding in a X6 3.5d and I feel like a tank. CRUSH the puny pedestrians!! muahahahaha!!!!

06-29-2009, 11:57 PM	#10
MatthewDavid First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 : Black/Black, DCT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 301 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [4.00]	I can't even get my damn iPhone 3GS to activate let alone play in my damn car. AT&T sucks balls.

07-02-2009, 05:35 AM	#11
M3E92Junkie Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	Gents - Problem resolved with the iPhone. Managed to play music and receive calls. Problem really sat between the seat and the steering wheel. I needed to select NO when prompted to switch to Flight Mode on the iPhone. Cannot confirm if the iPhone will charge while docked as the M3 went back into the dealership - tint guys forgot to repair one of the reported defects!! Still driving the tank today.