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01-03-2012, 08:09 AM | #1 |
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Arm Rest USB, is it working?
I just picked up a 2008 M3 with the CCC iDrive. The car was listed as having the iPhone adapter, which I believe is correct since when you look in the center console there is a Aux (headphone jack), a USB, and a cigarette plug.
I might have some miss understanding of what the usb and aux will do on the this version, but I thought I would be able to use the steering wheel buttons and charge an iPhone if plugged in properly. Here is what I have done so far, let me know if there is something that I did incorrectly:
Am I doing anything wrong or am I expecting this dated CCC system to be doing too much? Is there a better way to test if the usb is functioning correctly? Any help would be appreciated. |
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Not sure if you can load to the hdd via the armrest. Normally that is only done via the one in the glove compartment. As far as your phone not working, it could be the cable. Many have said that only the actual apple one works correctly.
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Try using a regular USB cable for your iPhone and see if at least it charges the phone. If not then there is a hardware problem somewhere between the MULF and the port itself. If your car has some warranty left then you better use it... |
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01-03-2012, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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All that you wrote do not apply to the OP's 2008 M3. That's for 2009-on.
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08-24-2012, 12:21 PM | #6 |
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Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but did u ever get the USB to work? I'mm having the same problem, but my iphone works when plugged in.
I want to play WMA lossless and I can't...grrrr
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08-28-2012, 10:13 AM | #7 |
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I'm going to thread jack this post too. I just bought an 08 M3 with CCC this weekend. My car also didn't include the adapter. I have one from eBay on order as well. I tried just a plain apple cable and the system says my device (iPhone 4s) is not supported. I don't know if this is because the iPhone isn't supported, the system is busted, or because I have to use the OEM BMW adapter. I was hoping the apple USB cable with a separate 8mm male-male jack would also work.
When I plugged the iPhone just via the aux in, I get some awful alternate whine or engine noise. I have 2 months left on the factory warranty so I'm having the dealer look at it today since I assume is should sound clean with the 8mm jack *UPDATE*: The stock cable on eBay works and there is no more ground/alternator noise. Last edited by djseto; 08-30-2012 at 02:42 PM.. |
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