New owner, need USB/iPod help!

shoes · 10-08-2009, 07:18 PM

So I just picked up a used 07 e92 335 with i-drive and the usb/ipod option.
Unfortunately, my car didn't come with any owners manuals so I'm trying to figure things out by searching the forum. However, I cannot seem to find a straight answer for this.

How do I get the i-drive to "see" my ipod or iphone?

I've tried 2 different ipods, one very old one (not even color) and and an ipod 'photo' (also very old, one of the first color ones).
After connecting the devices, I went to AUX then to USB and it says something to the effect that 'this device is not compatible;' same thing happens with my iphone 3GS.

The ipods/iphone do charge however, but are not read by the cars i-drive and therefore don't play music.

(I'm connecting the ipods with the apple-supplied USB cable; the same one I connect my ipod/iphone to my computer with. Then I'm plugging the USB side into the usb port under the armrest. - if this information even matters)

Thanks!

dolby · 10-08-2009, 07:40 PM

You will need the Ipod cable supplied from BMW with the 1/8' Stereo connector on it.

shoes · 10-08-2009, 09:01 PM

ahh... figures...

I kinda picked that up from searching but it wasn't as clear as you put it.
thanks dolby.

Now where can I find one of these...? The dealer?

10-08-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	New owner, need USB/iPod help! So I just picked up a used 07 e92 335 with i-drive and the usb/ipod option. Unfortunately, my car didn't come with any owners manuals so I'm trying to figure things out by searching the forum. However, I cannot seem to find a straight answer for this. How do I get the i-drive to "see" my ipod or iphone? I've tried 2 different ipods, one very old one (not even color) and and an ipod 'photo' (also very old, one of the first color ones). After connecting the devices, I went to AUX then to USB and it says something to the effect that 'this device is not compatible;' same thing happens with my iphone 3GS. The ipods/iphone do charge however, but are not read by the cars i-drive and therefore don't play music. (I'm connecting the ipods with the apple-supplied USB cable; the same one I connect my ipod/iphone to my computer with. Then I'm plugging the USB side into the usb port under the armrest. - if this information even matters) Thanks!
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10-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#2
dolby Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	You will need the Ipod cable supplied from BMW with the 1/8' Stereo connector on it. __________________ - 1998 E36M3/4 (retired) - 2005 E46 330i ZHP (totaled) - 2007 E90 335i Black/Blk/Alu Trim (retired) - 2009 E90 M3 - Jet Blk on Blk mDCT - 1987 E30 325is - track car conversion in progress
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10-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	ahh... figures... I kinda picked that up from searching but it wasn't as clear as you put it. thanks dolby. Now where can I find one of these...? The dealer?
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