Found the perfect iPhone/iPod cable

[Romo]

I had the Y-cable alreay, so I used it again.........

I think it`s more solid/rigid then the Apple cable.........

Both cables work obviously........

[MusclezMarinara]

The newer iDrive has the audi going thru the USB no more need for aux only '09 and early '10 < needed the aux in with the USB


even better

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Short-...item3f0fd16ad7

[ESC OFF]

Mine came with the Y cable ??

[Redadair]

Now that I think about it some more the issue about not being able to play Playlists etc may be when using Bluetooth Audio. I haven't driven my car in about 4 weeks now due to cold wet weather. I will check again next trip out.

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by rad doc

Sorry, this is incorrect. There is A LOT of misinformation about the infotainment system on this car.

I have all options and there is absolutely no need for the y cable. All options work with just the usb cable including choosing playlists, full iphone navigation,etc. .

Sorry but THIS is incorrect.

I have a 2011 135i with music integration and iDrive and I have tried both genuine Apple cables and aftermarket cables.

The iPhone/iPod does not even register as connected unless I use the BMW Y Cable.

You can tell me that it should as much as you like but it does not.

[Mr Marcus]

This has nothing to do with a cable, there is a new SW option called Commbox (2011 ), without it playlists and artwork won't appear functionally. With Commbox installed any cable will work fine.

It also enables Bluetooth phone prep and Bluetooth music streaming just like apple tv so you don't even need a cable!!

Job done.

[AMP]

It has more to do with production date than model year.

09/10 production and later are fitted with the Combox and use the apple cable for connection.

08/10 production and earlier use the BMW Y-Cable for connection.

[Harlequin]

So, as I asked earlier, it is to do with 6FL/6NF/6NR.

My car is 08/10 build so I have the 6NF. All of you guys who are saying that it works with the standard Apple cable must have 6NR - although it seems that some of the later 6NF units do support it.

This is what I've been able to find:

6FL = iPod/USB interface, CCC or CIC.

6NF = Smartphone Integration, or 6FL plus a center console cradle requiring a phone-specific adapter that allows for iPod/USB functionality from the cradle, CCC or CIC. Note that the center console cradle is available without iPod/USB functionality as a dealer installed option.

Combox/Extended Bluetooth functionality = Support for Blackberry Office functions, Bluetooth audio streaming, album art and use of the original Apple iPhone cable, CIC starting with Sep 2010 production.

6NR = Support for iPhone apps (internet radio, twitter and facebook) and "iPod Out" (iPod user interface displayed on central iDrive display), CIC starting with Mar 2011 production.

[rad doc]

Originally Posted by AMP

It has more to do with production date than model year.

09/10 production and later are fitted with the Combox and use the apple cable for connection.

08/10 production and earlier use the BMW Y-Cable for connection.

Yes. I incorrectly assumed we were talking about 1M's here, which AFAIK are all later production and do not need the Y cable. Since Harlequin's is a early '11 model 135i, that explains the inability to use the usb cable.

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by rad doc

Yes. I incorrectly assumed we were talking about 1M's here, which AFAIK are all later production and do not need the Y cable. Since Harlequin's is a early '11 model 135i, that explains the inability to use the usb cable.

Heh... I didn't even notice that this was in the 1M subforum until now... I usually just look at "Today's Posts" and then open the threads that interest me...

I couldn't tell you which subforums any of the threads I post in are actually in

PS: I'm looking into the idea of retrofitting the 6NR/Combox... I know that it's ridiculously expensive but other have done it and I wants it

[flzrider]

Originally Posted by AMP

On the other hand I'm using one of their dock extension cables with the media snap-in with great success.

That sounds like a great idea. I want the functionality of the media snap-in adapter, but I don't like the fact that I can't have a case on my iPhone or that the phone has to be locked away in the arm rest.

Do you have any pictures of your setup?

[MusclezMarinara]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Heh... I didn't even notice that this was in the 1M subforum until now... I usually just look at "Today's Posts" and then open the threads that interest me...

I couldn't tell you which subforums any of the threads I post in are actually in

PS: I'm looking into the idea of retrofitting the 6NR/Combox... I know that it's ridiculously expensive but other have done it and I wants it

Combox is neccesary indeed

[AMP]

Originally Posted by flzrider

That sounds like a great idea. I want the functionality of the media snap-in adapter, but I don't like the fact that I can't have a case on my iPhone or that the phone has to be locked away in the arm rest.

Do you have any pictures of your setup?

No photos handy, but I'm using this cable:

http://www.radtech.us/Products/cable...-extender.aspx

I coil up a couple of turns of the cable within the tray of the snap-in so as to keep the female end of the cable from popping out. From there it currently goes to a 64GB iPod touch in the tray adjacent to the snap-in. This allows me to use the plug-in functionality with the iPod. If I want to use it on my phone then I snake the cable out of the side of the armrest and close the lid.

[clived]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Heh... I didn't even notice that this was in the 1M subforum until now...

Maybe you want to edit your earlier post then so that no 1M owner gets that far in the thread and takes your firm assertion as being correct and places an order for something they don't need on that basis...?

[eeghie]

Back to 1M:

As it seems interesting to stream audio over BT or usb, can somebody pls help with the below:

- Is there any reference material that links the use of standard Ipod cable (not Y cable) to the presence of the Combox. If so, kindly post/link it.
- How can a 1M owner establish if the combox is in their vehicle, for example for options 6FL, 6NN (together lumped as 7H9) and no NAV, would there be a combox in the car?
- Can a combox be retrofitted in a No-NAV car, to make audio streaming over bluetooth possible?

thx for your non-guess inputs

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Romo

I have the BMW Y cable adapter, also perfect IMO;

I know it's late to the party but mine DID come with this cable but it did not connect to my iphone 4S. I figured out that the BMW iPhone connector is square and the iphone 4S is rounded. I took a Dremel and rounded out the edges and it plugged in perfectly with perfect sound.

I was just going to buy another adapter but started to read about problems with cheap ones where they would hum due to engine noise or not charge correctly. I figured BMW adapter was better.

Just slightly round out the edges and it fits iPhone 4S perfectly. The sound is great too!