audio help!

imported_MP · 11-02-2008, 01:23 AM

Having some trouble getting my ipod to work. i have the sound package with usb hookup. i used my ipod connection cable (the one they game me with my car only had usb males on either end of the cable). do i have to use a "bmw" connector? can i not use my ipod cable? physically everything connects. just not getting recognized by the stereo. please help. many thanks!!––

TimMc · 11-02-2008, 04:57 AM

I think you have to buy the BMW ipod cable (for a gazillion $) to get it to work properly. It uses USB & 3.5mm analogue sockets. This is all I've tried and it works well.

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imported_MP Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	audio help! Having some trouble getting my ipod to work. i have the sound package with usb hookup. i used my ipod connection cable (the one they game me with my car only had usb males on either end of the cable). do i have to use a "bmw" connector? can i not use my ipod cable? physically everything connects. just not getting recognized by the stereo. please help. many thanks!!–– __________________ MP
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think you have to buy the BMW ipod cable (for a gazillion $) to get it to work properly. It uses USB & 3.5mm analogue sockets. This is all I've tried and it works well. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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