beeming Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Has anyone tried connecting their ipod using both the std ipod usb lead and the aux outlet (male to male ) connector, to get the full functions of the ipod. Just got 530d m sport. Have ipod std connector and male to male connector at home.I don't see why I should pay £40 to use ipod and get full functions. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Has anyone tried connecting their ipod using both the std ipod usb lead and the aux outlet (male to male ) connector, to get the full functions of the ipod.Just got 530d m sport. Have ipod std connector and male to male connector at home.I don't see why I should pay £40 to use ipod and get full functions. Thanks... I've tried the male to male connector on my 3 series recently. Unfortunately, I can only get much reduced volume and all functionality is on the ipod rather than the head unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandle Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I only have the standard aux in jack by the rear seat vents(e60 530d) and it works fine with a male to male connector. I have no problems with the volume and the lead i use is long enough to reach the front pocket infont of the gearshifter. As said I have to control everthing bar the volume with the ipod itself though so its not ideal if your going to use it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Has anyone tried connecting their ipod using both the std ipod usb lead and the aux outlet (male to male ) connector, to get the full functions of the ipod.Just got 530d m sport. Have ipod std connector and male to male connector at home.I don't see why I should pay £40 to use ipod and get full functions. Thanks... I did try this - using the aux connector and the normal white ipod lead but it didn't work - apparently in the black BMW 'Y' ipod/usb lead there is something in the middle bit (more than some solder apparently) - can you not get the dealer to throw the cable in gratis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 It really isn't happy with the standard lead - you only get the track lists (etc) if you use the BMW lead. I managed to get mine for free, but they did owe me a favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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