akira Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Have a really old 60Gb ipod which works flawlessly (non-video) I get full control via idrive and it charges etc. However, I plug in my 80Gb Ipod Video and i loose all control functionality, that is nothing listed via idrive. Anyone else had this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 What car year is this on? Is this plugged into a lead in the glovebox (dealer fit interface), or under the arm rest USB socket (factory interface). I have a 30Gb 5G iPod Video and it worked fine in my 56 plate 535d plugged into a glovebox interface.... and it also works fine plugged into my 57 plate M3s USB interface. Try another iPod video to make sure it's not just the unit, then give your dealer a call and say the iPod connection has "stopped working... please can you fix it under warranty" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 What car year is this on? Is this plugged into a lead in the glovebox (dealer fit interface), or under the arm rest USB socket (factory interface).I have a 30Gb 5G iPod Video and it worked fine in my 56 plate 535d plugged into a glovebox interface.... and it also works fine plugged into my 57 plate M3s USB interface. Try another iPod video to make sure it's not just the unit, then give your dealer a call and say the iPod connection has "stopped working... please can you fix it under warranty" It's the one in the armrest on my 08 E92. It's weird, it doesn't work in my AMG either when an iPod touch does. Dodgy unit I'm thinking rather than dicky interface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's the one in the armrest on my 08 E92. It's weird, it doesn't work in my AMG either when an iPod touch does.Dodgy unit I'm thinking rather than dicky interface Sounds like a knackered iPod..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 You got the latest software on the ipod?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Sure do, I've even re-initialised it and tried again to no avail. Its no biggie as I've realised I can use the iphone and i get the best of both worlds, full synch of contacts etc and music from it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi, sorry to impose but I am new to this forum and not too sure of etiquette... Just got rid of X5 with a interface added to glove box - ipod 60gb Video worked a treat on play lists but no details, just track numbers. No more horses, so have just taken delivery of new 335d M Sport Coupe (love it and only had it a day!) - I now have Aux in and USB (with cable) in arm rest and dealer suggested the USB is best option???? Anyway, I can get the i-drive to see the USB Stick (4gig lexar) but it can't read the files, other than the lexar standard stuff. I am running my i-tunes on a Mac, so does anyone know what file format I need to export the music lists in????? Bit stuck and need my music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Your Ipod should work a treat with full functionality (I'm also a Mac user with Mac format Ipod/Iphone's) Have you got the specific lead for the ipod? Its not the one that comes with the cars but more of a 'Y' shaped cable. Worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks - I thought I would need to get this. I have been trying to copy music from itunes to a usb but can get it to see the usb, but no music or names. Where do I get the special Y shaped cable from ? (I assume it uses the aux in and usb ports?) kayla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Just nip down to your local stealer, they are about £35 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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