iPod adaptor question

[ajshanny]

I was told that an apple power cord can be used to connect a iPod in my 1M, but tried using my cord and it doesn't work. The BMW Y cable that came with the car works, but it's a pain to use. Anyone had success using an apple cord or other cord that is not the BMW Y cable?

[rapter]

Originally Posted by ajshanny

I was told that an apple power cord can be used to connect a iPod in my 1M, but tried using my cord and it doesn't work. The BMW Y cable that came with the car works, but it's a pain to use. Anyone had success using an apple cord or other cord that is not the BMW Y cable?

The apple cord works try a different one from a current device

[eeghie]

Originally Posted by ajshanny

I was told that an apple power cord can be used to connect a iPod in my 1M, but tried using my cord and it doesn't work. The BMW Y cable that came with the car works, but it's a pain to use. Anyone had success using an apple cord or other cord that is not the BMW Y cable?

only if you have a combox (comes with Nav or assist) the regular apple connector cable will work, other wise only the y cable will work.

[ajshanny]

Originally Posted by eeghie

only if you have a combox (comes with Nav or assist) the regular apple connector cable will work, other wise only the y cable will work.

Thanks. That explains it. I don't have NAV.

[ronster]

I don't have NAV and I have been using Apple cable to connect my Iphone. Mine is even from iPod mini bought several years ago.

[671rover]

Originally Posted by eeghie

only if you have a combox (comes with Nav or assist) the regular apple connector cable will work, other wise only the y cable will work.

I don't have nav but I do have the usb/iPod option. I use a regular USB/iPod cable to connect to my iPod to the USB port under the arm rest and it works. I can see all the song title in the radio unit and I can advance/go back via the control on my steering wheel.

[ajshanny]

I'll try another cable and see if that works.

[eeghie]

Originally Posted by ronster

I don't have NAV and I have been using Apple cable to connect my Iphone. Mine is even from iPod mini bought several years ago.

Originally Posted by 671rover

I don't have nav but I do have the usb/iPod option. I use a regular USB/iPod cable to connect to my iPod to the USB port under the arm rest and it works. I can see all the song title in the radio unit and I can advance/go back via the control on my steering wheel.

And you do not have BMW assist? If not I'd be interested to reset my understanding of the multimedia behavior. What are your multimedia options (or full option list). Perhaps a combox/option 6VC is also supplied with the Harman system (without assist) ...

[ajshanny]

I don't have BMW assist. The only option on the car is iPod adaptor.

[ajshanny]

Originally Posted by 671rover

I don't have nav but I do have the usb/iPod option. I use a regular USB/iPod cable to connect to my iPod to the USB port under the arm rest and it works. I can see all the song title in the radio unit and I can advance/go back via the control on my steering wheel.

What options do you have on your car?

[671rover]

Originally Posted by ajshanny

What options do you have on your car?

Options I have is Bluetooth, iPod/USB, and premium sound. And I think either the Bluetooth or iPod/USB includes the BMW assist.

[671rover]

Originally Posted by eeghie

And you do not have BMW assist? If not I'd be interested to reset my understanding of the multimedia behavior. What are your multimedia options (or full option list). Perhaps a combox/option 6VC is also supplied with the Harman system (without assist) ...

You might be right! I know either the Bluetooth or USB/iPod option I have comes with BMW assist. And I also do have the premium sound.

[ajshanny]

No BMW Assist.