Problem with the AUX socket on 228i

ExZHP · 10-06-2017, 02:02 AM

I have no tech package on my 228i, so no music from my phone via bluetooth. I tried connecting my phone via the AUX cable, that didn't work and I thought it was because of the cable issues. Then I bought the bluetooth music transmitter which also has to connect to the AUX socket, and it is the same problem. I realized that it worked (kind of) only when I pushed and rammed the AUX jack into the socked with force, but as soon as I release, it disconnects again. Has anyone had the same issue? Should I request the AUX unit replacement at my next service?

Maynard · 10-06-2017, 07:57 AM

Do a site search - I think that when I was originally shopping mine (c. late 2015) I saw s/t on here about a recall (or dealer fix) for some of these coming loose (or perhaps they swapped in some 3-series parts that were not quite the right fit?). IIRC, dealers were fixing/replacing.

Xi-Xi · 10-06-2017, 09:54 AM

I don't have the technology package either, but I'm able to stream via bluetooth a radio app from my iphone to the car's stereo. No problem. I actually wasn't aware that this was possible until this past summer. I played around with some of the bluetooth settings in the idrive and next thing I know it started working. I'll also add that since I was able to accomplish bluetooth streaming, I was also able to connect via the AUX connection. I doubt there's anything wrong with yours.

3rdcoast228i · 10-06-2017, 10:07 AM

I believe BMW has a software update that fixes a lot of Bluetooth connectivity problems.

But it also sounds like your AUX jack is messed up.

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ExZHP Private 20 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW 228i MSport Join Date: May 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Problem with the AUX socket on 228i I have no tech package on my 228i, so no music from my phone via bluetooth. I tried connecting my phone via the AUX cable, that didn't work and I thought it was because of the cable issues. Then I bought the bluetooth music transmitter which also has to connect to the AUX socket, and it is the same problem. I realized that it worked (kind of) only when I pushed and rammed the AUX jack into the socked with force, but as soon as I release, it disconnects again. Has anyone had the same issue? Should I request the AUX unit replacement at my next service?
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Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Do a site search - I think that when I was originally shopping mine (c. late 2015) I saw s/t on here about a recall (or dealer fix) for some of these coming loose (or perhaps they swapped in some 3-series parts that were not quite the right fit?). IIRC, dealers were fixing/replacing.
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Xi-Xi Private First Class 37 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 228xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I don't have the technology package either, but I'm able to stream via bluetooth a radio app from my iphone to the car's stereo. No problem. I actually wasn't aware that this was possible until this past summer. I played around with some of the bluetooth settings in the idrive and next thing I know it started working. I'll also add that since I was able to accomplish bluetooth streaming, I was also able to connect via the AUX connection. I doubt there's anything wrong with yours. Last edited by Xi-Xi; 10-06-2017 at 10:09 AM..
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3rdcoast228i Captain 225 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I believe BMW has a software update that fixes a lot of Bluetooth connectivity problems. But it also sounds like your AUX jack is messed up.
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