330 AUX question

NiTeRideRII · 02-27-2006, 10:18 PM

hi, did anyone try to play iPod with AUX input? Here is what I've realized, and I'm not sure if it's just my car or any of you guys having the same problem. When I plugged my iPod through AUX, only my left side of speakers are working. Any thoughts?

arcrox · 02-27-2006, 10:25 PM

I had that happen to me once, and started freaking out thinking the right speakers had died. The problem was the jack was not connected in all the way, sending only the left channel to the logic7.

MB330 · 02-27-2006, 10:55 PM

Next time try to use stereo cable.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=ipod

G8Btech · 02-28-2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NiTeRideRII

hi, did anyone try to play iPod with AUX input? Here is what I've realized, and I'm not sure if it's just my car or any of you guys having the same problem. When I plugged my iPod through AUX, only my left side of speakers are working. Any thoughts?

Maybe you're using a mono type mini jack cable. Stereo mini jack has 2 black lines encircling it.

shinsverk · 02-28-2006, 09:06 AM

I have the same problem. If I hold the plug to one side it will play OK. When I let go it cuts out. I have an appointment to check or replace the jack. I have been looking for a thread that may help me out, but I have been unable to find one. My dealer ordered the jack and will install it on the 14th. Does anyone know how to remove the jack if I decide to replace it myself? Can I pull it out from the top, or do I go in thru the hand brake cover?

Broken1 · 02-28-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shinsverk

I have the same problem. If I hold the plug to one side it will play OK. When I let go it cuts out. I have an appointment to check or replace the jack. I have been looking for a thread that may help me out, but I have been unable to find one. My dealer ordered the jack and will install it on the 14th. Does anyone know how to remove the jack if I decide to replace it myself? Can I pull it out from the top, or do I go in thru the hand brake cover?

You would probably have to go in through the bottom.

Are you sure it's not the cable? I would go out - and buy a new stereo cable before I started messing with the Jack.

shinsverk · 02-28-2006, 10:27 AM

It is a new cable, but I did turn the cable around and it still cut out at the jack.

hotsand5 · 02-28-2006, 10:41 AM

yeah, I would also say try a premium cable, but the sound sucks through the aux input. It sounds like a casset tape being played. Nice thought by BMW, but if they really wanted to show off their willingness to be technologically advanced, then should have made a setup for an optical input so that we can listen to our music digitally in cd quality. My i River mp3 player has optical out, and love it when i hook it up to my home theatre system.

cntlaw · 02-28-2006, 11:01 AM

mine does nt even make one sound !

Arkansas3 · 02-28-2006, 02:59 PM

ipods don't have optical out, and if they spent the money putting an optical-in jack in the car, it would appeal to maybe 2% of people with digital music players.

e90driver · 02-28-2006, 03:12 PM

Turing up AUX IN volume on the stereo and turing off EQ settings on IPOD, along with a monster cable setup has made a huge difference. It sounds 95% as good as a CD to me...

NiTeRideRII · 02-28-2006, 07:58 PM

Thanks guys. I'll double check my cable.

tl_boy · 03-01-2006, 10:56 AM

sweet. i don't have an ipod yet, but what about controls. Whats the best bet for controlling from either steering wheel or bmw professional receiver? i want to be able to hide the ipod and close the center console and control externally.

Thanks

e90driver · 03-01-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tl_boy

sweet. i don't have an ipod yet, but what about controls. Whats the best bet for controlling from either steering wheel or bmw professional receiver? i want to be able to hide the ipod and close the center console and control externally.

Thanks

There is currently no Ipod integration kit for the e90.

stratstrummer · 03-03-2006, 04:59 AM

Which cable kit is the best for aux in and the iPod

gr8sho · 03-03-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stratstrummer

Which cable kit is the best for aux in and the iPod

Try doing a search to get ideas. Many of us like the Belkin.

stratstrummer · 03-03-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8sho

Try doing a search to get ideas. Many of us like the Belkin.

Can I get those at a Apple store or Compusa?

ex-poster · 03-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Stratstrummer - even a Radio Shack will have these... Just a stereo mini to stereo mini, male to male. Plug one into your ipod headphone jack and the other into the aux input.

Hotsand5 - the audio quality should be excellent. Make sure you're not overdriving (or underdriving) the input. You can alter both the ipod volume (if you're using the headphone jack) and also the aux input level on the BMW side.

I use the headphone jack and get CD-quality sound.

stratstrummer · 03-04-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by smithrh

Stratstrummer - even a Radio Shack will have these... Just a stereo mini to stereo mini, male to male. Plug one into your ipod headphone jack and the other into the aux input.

Hotsand5 - the audio quality should be excellent. Make sure you're not overdriving (or underdriving) the input. You can alter both the ipod volume (if you're using the headphone jack) and also the aux input level on the BMW side.

I use the headphone jack and get CD-quality sound.

I know you can get any wire at radioshack. Im talking about the belkin.

bimmer4me · 03-04-2006, 09:37 AM

FWIW, my friend tried his 5G iPod in my car with my Radio Shack cable and then with his Monster cable and they sounded EXACTLY the same. They both were produced CD-quality sound.

gr8sho · 03-04-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stratstrummer

Can I get those at a Apple store or Compusa?

Frankly if you're not in a rush, eBay is the best place to get it. I paid $10 shipped to my house. IF it's used, it is usually okay as this is not a high tech part. Otherwise Circuit City should be a local retailer for you. Apple stores are hit and miss; last time I looked I couldn't find it.

stratstrummer · 03-04-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8sho

Frankly if you're not in a rush, eBay is the best place to get it. I paid $10 shipped to my house. IF it's used, it is usually okay as this is not a high tech part. Otherwise Circuit City should be a local retailer for you. Apple stores are hit and miss; last time I looked I couldn't find it.

What do I type in the search field? Belkin ____

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arcrox E90post addict 17 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2024 G20 M340i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I had that happen to me once, and started freaking out thinking the right speakers had died. The problem was the jack was not connected in all the way, sending only the left channel to the logic7.
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shinsverk Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 325i 06 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wahpeton, ND iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2005 Grand Cherokee [0.00]	I have the same problem. If I hold the plug to one side it will play OK. When I let go it cuts out. I have an appointment to check or replace the jack. I have been looking for a thread that may help me out, but I have been unable to find one. My dealer ordered the jack and will install it on the 14th. Does anyone know how to remove the jack if I decide to replace it myself? Can I pull it out from the top, or do I go in thru the hand brake cover? __________________ 325i - E90 Arctic,Black/Alum,Prem,Sprt,Cold,X,CA,SnShad.In my hand 2/15/06
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	yeah, I would also say try a premium cable, but the sound sucks through the aux input. It sounds like a casset tape being played. Nice thought by BMW, but if they really wanted to show off their willingness to be technologically advanced, then should have made a setup for an optical input so that we can listen to our music digitally in cd quality. My i River mp3 player has optical out, and love it when i hook it up to my home theatre system. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Turing up AUX IN volume on the stereo and turing off EQ settings on IPOD, along with a monster cable setup has made a huge difference. It sounds 95% as good as a CD to me... __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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NiTeRideRII Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'll double check my cable.
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tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	sweet. i don't have an ipod yet, but what about controls. Whats the best bet for controlling from either steering wheel or bmw professional receiver? i want to be able to hide the ipod and close the center console and control externally. Thanks
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ex-poster Lieutenant 19 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Stratstrummer - even a Radio Shack will have these... Just a stereo mini to stereo mini, male to male. Plug one into your ipod headphone jack and the other into the aux input. Hotsand5 - the audio quality should be excellent. Make sure you're not overdriving (or underdriving) the input. You can alter both the ipod volume (if you're using the headphone jack) and also the aux input level on the BMW side. I use the headphone jack and get CD-quality sound.
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bimmer4me Captain 52 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	FWIW, my friend tried his 5G iPod in my car with my Radio Shack cable and then with his Monster cable and they sounded EXACTLY the same. They both were produced CD-quality sound. __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005 Last edited by bimmer4me; 03-04-2006 at 03:49 PM..
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