2011.5 Owners: iPod cable question

cvbm3 · 10-31-2010, 01:38 PM

Hi all,

I fly out tomorrow to Munich to pick up my E93. Build date: last week

It looks like all I need for the new iPod (6FL) interface is a standard white iPod cable (the old 6FL had that pigtail adapter). Can anyone with the new September build or later confirm this is the case?

Thanks!

walsh · 10-31-2010, 01:55 PM

You just need a regular white iPod cable.

iksenna · 10-31-2010, 02:12 PM

Just the standard Apple cord which will fit into the USB slot in your armrest. The tracks etc will upload instantly.

Technic · 10-31-2010, 02:14 PM

From BMW itself:

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iPod One-wire integration: No longer will an iPod connection require the "Y-cable". The original iPod USB cable is all that is required to connect the device to the vehicle. This simplifies the connection by not requiring the aux-input. The music is transferred directly from the iPod digitally to the HiFi system via USB. Therefore as of September, the Y-Cable will no longer be included with iPod/USB Adapter (6FL).

montreal red · 10-31-2010, 02:18 PM

they finally get it!! the y-cable is really stupid. i wished i had this in my current car. i hate the old 6FL system.

quality_sound · 10-31-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

they finally get it!! the y-cable is really stupid. i wished i had this in my current car. i hate the old 6FL system.

Amen, brother. I really hope there's an upgrade path for older cars for this.

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cvbm3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi (Euro Delivery) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	2011.5 Owners: iPod cable question Hi all, I fly out tomorrow to Munich to pick up my E93. Build date: last week It looks like all I need for the new iPod (6FL) interface is a standard white iPod cable (the old 6FL had that pigtail adapter). Can anyone with the new September build or later confirm this is the case? Thanks! __________________ European Delivery Scheduled November 4th 2010 : 2011 M3 Convertible Silverstone/Fox Red. DCT, ZCV, ZCW, ZP2, EDC, 19", Premium Sound and Satellite Radio
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iksenna Private First Class 7 Rep 122 Posts Drives: '14 M5 SINGAPORE GREY Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: VILLA PARK (TO) iTrader: (0)	Just the standard Apple cord which will fit into the USB slot in your armrest. The tracks etc will upload instantly. __________________ Looking forward to seeing you in my rear-view mirror.
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	they finally get it!! the y-cable is really stupid. i wished i had this in my current car. i hate the old 6FL system. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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