IPOD help!

CT-Bimmer · 03-17-2009, 10:29 PM

Recently I upgraded my Apple software for my IPOD to 8.1. Got into my M (w/08 iDrive) and the plugged in the IPOD to the adapter and it worked fine for 20 min drive. Car sat for about 2 hours while I coached and when I got back in I got a "Loading" message and I havent been able to use my IPOD in the car since.

Took it to BMW.. they plugged my IPOD into a 2008 335 and it worked fine. I plugged my brothers and other friends IPODs into my car and they all work fine! The tech even upgraded his IPOD to version 8.1 and his still worked in my car.

I noticed that when I plug my Ipod into the adapter my Ipod says "ok to disconnect" but it remains on pause.

Everyone is dumbfounded! Any of you have this issue?!

Thanks!

Mike

bmargolis · 03-18-2009, 07:51 PM

The first thing I would try would be to "reset" your iPod through iTunes. It will completely wipe it out, reformat it and re-sync it. That should do it.

CT-Bimmer · 03-29-2009, 04:08 PM

So I did try resetting/restoring my 2nd generation Nano (via iTunes) and it still did not work. I went out and bought a new iPod.. 3rd generation! Used it in the car 4 times..and it worked seamlessly. THEN.. and on my way home again today it is doing the EXACT same thing and will not play and I get the same "loading" message.

Going to BMW for them to play. Very annoyed.

Stay tuned... but it doesn't sound like anyone else has this problem! Ha!

mattwhite · 04-09-2009, 12:44 PM

Mine does this as well. 50% of the time, when the car is turned on it, the iPod does not load. If I unplug the usb cable from the car and then immediately plug it back in, its starts working again. It worked perfectly when I got the car.

Detroitlaw · 04-28-2009, 08:47 PM

I have been experiencing these symptoms this week all of a sudden as well. Any solution?

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Originally Posted by mattwhite

Mine does this as well. 50% of the time, when the car is turned on it, the iPod does not load. If I unplug the usb cable from the car and then immediately plug it back in, its starts working again. It worked perfectly when I got the car.

tom @ eas · 04-28-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattwhite

Mine does this as well. 50% of the time, when the car is turned on it, the iPod does not load. If I unplug the usb cable from the car and then immediately plug it back in, its starts working again. It worked perfectly when I got the car.

Try setting periodic alarm reminders spaced 8-12 hours apart to see if this cures the issue.

Big Windy · 05-05-2009, 06:38 PM

Thought that I might contribute here...my car was just diagnosed with a defective USB hub. Although my iPod was connected, the iDrive just said "not connected" next to the little USB symbol on the display. I had the tech take a look while he was updating my maps, and the diagnostic test that he ran proved that it was in fact defective. he said he's seen 6 others like that in the last couple months.

i know that my problem isn't exactly like what you are describing, but i wonder if there is a bigger issue at hand...

03-17-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
CT-Bimmer Private First Class 23 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	IPOD help! Recently I upgraded my Apple software for my IPOD to 8.1. Got into my M (w/08 iDrive) and the plugged in the IPOD to the adapter and it worked fine for 20 min drive. Car sat for about 2 hours while I coached and when I got back in I got a "Loading" message and I havent been able to use my IPOD in the car since. Took it to BMW.. they plugged my IPOD into a 2008 335 and it worked fine. I plugged my brothers and other friends IPODs into my car and they all work fine! The tech even upgraded his IPOD to version 8.1 and his still worked in my car. I noticed that when I plug my Ipod into the adapter my Ipod says "ok to disconnect" but it remains on pause. Everyone is dumbfounded! Any of you have this issue?! Thanks! Mike __________________ *E90 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| Carbon \| All options but sun shades* *Mods: Gintani CB \| Dinan Intake \| Evo Pulley \| HRE P40's \| Eibach Springs \| MS spacers \| Matte grills \| GP Thunder 7500 \| Venture Clear bra*
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bmargolis Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central CT & Newport, RI iTrader: (1)	The first thing I would try would be to "reset" your iPod through iTunes. It will completely wipe it out, reformat it and re-sync it. That should do it. __________________ 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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03-29-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
CT-Bimmer Private First Class 23 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Update: So I did try resetting/restoring my 2nd generation Nano (via iTunes) and it still did not work. I went out and bought a new iPod.. 3rd generation! Used it in the car 4 times..and it worked seamlessly. THEN.. and on my way home again today it is doing the EXACT same thing and will not play and I get the same "loading" message. Going to BMW for them to play. Very annoyed. Stay tuned... but it doesn't sound like anyone else has this problem! Ha! __________________ *E90 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| Carbon \| All options but sun shades* *Mods: Gintani CB \| Dinan Intake \| Evo Pulley \| HRE P40's \| Eibach Springs \| MS spacers \| Matte grills \| GP Thunder 7500 \| Venture Clear bra*
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04-09-2009, 12:44 PM	#4
mattwhite Private 8 Rep 99 Posts Drives: M4, MP4-12C Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Mine does this as well. 50% of the time, when the car is turned on it, the iPod does not load. If I unplug the usb cable from the car and then immediately plug it back in, its starts working again. It worked perfectly when I got the car. __________________ 2015 Austin Yellow M4 2014 McLaren 12C Spider 1969 Porsche 912 Targa
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05-05-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thought that I might contribute here...my car was just diagnosed with a defective USB hub. Although my iPod was connected, the iDrive just said "not connected" next to the little USB symbol on the display. I had the tech take a look while he was updating my maps, and the diagnostic test that he ran proved that it was in fact defective. he said he's seen 6 others like that in the last couple months. i know that my problem isn't exactly like what you are describing, but i wonder if there is a bigger issue at hand... __________________
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