Option for iPod hookup

-BEASTMW- · 04-14-2017, 01:35 AM

I'd like to hook up an old iPod that a bunch of music is stuck on. I don't have a Y-cable, but it looks like I have option 6FL (USB/Audio Interface). If I just buy a Y-cable, will it work?

Shazz · 04-14-2017, 03:34 AM

If you have the older CCC system, a genuine Y cable should work. If you have the newer CIC system, a normal Apple 30 pin should be sufficient. What year model is your car?

-BEASTMW- · 04-14-2017, 09:34 AM

2011.5 (Combox)

Haywood · 04-14-2017, 09:52 AM

I switched to an old 30G iPod with the Y cable since the USB outlet is pathetic in charging my iPhone. I now use a low profile charger and plug my phone into that and let the iPod do all my music. I'm happy with the setup.

-BEASTMW- · 04-14-2017, 11:35 AM

So I plugged in the iPod with 30-pin cable, and idrive seems to recognize the presence of it (Aux shows up in External Devices) but I can't access a list of songs or play music.

Shazz · 04-14-2017, 12:37 PM

It should work... Just checking you are using the USB under the arm rest rather than the glove box?

-BEASTMW- · 04-14-2017, 06:23 PM

Yeah I'm using that. I think the connection is spotty because the 30-pin cable I'm using is not in very good shape. I'll try to dig up a better one and report back. Thanks all!

04-14-2017, 01:35 AM	#1
-BEASTMW- Lieutenant 158 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Option for iPod hookup I'd like to hook up an old iPod that a bunch of music is stuck on. I don't have a Y-cable, but it looks like I have option 6FL (USB/Audio Interface). If I just buy a Y-cable, will it work? __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 White/Red, 6MT, ZCP, slicktop Past: '02 S2000, '01 M5, '98 Integra w/many mods
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Shazz Private 34 Rep 93 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	If you have the older CCC system, a genuine Y cable should work. If you have the newer CIC system, a normal Apple 30 pin should be sufficient. What year model is your car?
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-BEASTMW- Lieutenant 158 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	2011.5 (Combox) __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 White/Red, 6MT, ZCP, slicktop Past: '02 S2000, '01 M5, '98 Integra w/many mods
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Haywood I know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2... 3101 Rep 3,470 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Coupe, e39 M5, i3s Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (11) Garage List 2003 BMW e39 M5 [0.00] 1997 BMW e36 M3 [0.00]	I switched to an old 30G iPod with the Y cable since the USB outlet is pathetic in charging my iPhone. I now use a low profile charger and plug my phone into that and let the iPod do all my music. I'm happy with the setup. __________________ 2019 Imperial Blue Metallic i3s BEV 2003 Le Mans Blue e39 M5 Dinan S1 1997 Alpine White e36 M3 (the old gal) 2013 Mineral White e92 M3 (sold ) 2014 Carbon Black 650i M-sport (sold)
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-BEASTMW- Lieutenant 158 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	So I plugged in the iPod with 30-pin cable, and idrive seems to recognize the presence of it (Aux shows up in External Devices) but I can't access a list of songs or play music.
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Shazz Private 34 Rep 93 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	It should work... Just checking you are using the USB under the arm rest rather than the glove box?
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04-14-2017, 06:23 PM	#7
-BEASTMW- Lieutenant 158 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm using that. I think the connection is spotty because the 30-pin cable I'm using is not in very good shape. I'll try to dig up a better one and report back. Thanks all!
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