iPod Y-Cables on eBay?

Bimmer-Bob · 02-12-2010, 09:07 AM

Anyone pick up one of the Y-Cables (for option 6FL) on eBay? Some of them definitely look like knock-offs (notably the ones that are shipping from China), but there are several US vendors selling cables that look legit - except that the prices are steeply discounted compared to what the dealers are asking. I hate to pay $60 for a stupid cable from BMW, but I also don't want to get a knock-off at half-price. Anyone with any experience here?
The reason I'm shopping for something that should've come with the car is that I ordered through the Military Sales program, not a US dealership, and the brochure specifically states "cable not included," I think because it's not a factory-supplied item.

luv135i · 02-12-2010, 11:10 AM

Try it and see...if it dont work just do the dispute and get your money back minues return shipping....arent they like 12bux on ebay?

nordique14 · 02-12-2010, 11:19 AM

I have an extra cable brand new if you need one. The sales guy grabbed one for me when I picked up the car and I found another in the glove box when I got home. You can have it for whatever the going price is (plus shipping). Guaranteed to be a BMW cable. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Add1ct · 02-12-2010, 11:21 AM

there are two cables that come with the car though so make sure you have 2 Y cables, because I have one Y cable and then one straight USB cable. I bet pretty soon BMW will be like HP and other printer cos and just provide the adapter for the ipod and no cable

bkochuk · 02-12-2010, 11:44 AM

I have ordered several different cables on e-bay, and had extremely good luck with them. prices are really low (as they SHOULD be for a cable).

I suspect no matter what you order, or from where, it was made in China. however if you order from China, it'll take about two weeks to get to you.

anything ordered stateside should take a few days at most.

hope this helps.

bk

syenisch · 02-12-2010, 11:47 AM

I'd give eBay a try. By the way if you ever need HDMI cables, go to eBay!!! I get mine for $5 there when at the store they're $50+!!

luv135i · 02-12-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syenisch

I'd give eBay a try. By the way if you ever need HDMI cables, go to eBay!!! I get mine for $5 there when at the store they're $50+!!

Or monoprice

1013mm · 02-12-2010, 02:20 PM

www.monoprice.com

aacabriolet · 02-17-2010, 01:37 PM

hey guys

what is the difference between just plugging in the iPod/iPhone to the USB port with the apple USB cable, and using this 6FL Y-Cable which plugs into both the AUX and USB ports?

I've heard that this allows you to play AAC or DRM formatted music off of the iPod/iPhone. Is this the only benefit?

Can never seem to find any clear answers..

Thanks

nordique14 · 02-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

hey guys

what is the difference between just plugging in the iPod/iPhone to the USB port with the apple USB cable, and using this 6FL Y-Cable which plugs into both the AUX and USB ports?

I've heard that this allows you to play AAC or DRM formatted music off of the iPod/iPhone. Is this the only benefit?

Can never seem to find any clear answers..

Thanks

My understanding is that the USB part of the Y-cable only allows control of the iPod (change track, etc) through the head unit and steering wheel controls. No sound comes through the USB cable as BMW must be able to read the unit as a mass storage device (which you cannot with an iPod). The sound has to come from the AUX jack.

aacabriolet · 02-17-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nordique14

My understanding is that the USB part of the Y-cable only allows control of the iPod (change track, etc) through the head unit and steering wheel controls. No sound comes through the USB cable as BMW must be able to read the unit as a mass storage device (which you cannot with an iPod). The sound has to come from the AUX jack.

I see. Thanks.

Do these cables work with the iPhone? Anyone?

Cos I can play via the aux at the moment but not control via head unit.

moveswiftly · 02-17-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzhang

www.monoprice.com

+1

RaceTime · 02-17-2010, 04:55 PM

The cables should work with the iPhone or any next gen i"anything". I can confirm that they work with my iTouch... I hope that helps!

aacabriolet · 02-18-2010, 01:02 AM

Thanks

cadeucsb · 02-18-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzhang

www.monoprice.com

this cant be +1'd enough...great site

doogle · 02-26-2010, 08:55 AM

I just ordered http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 for $3.90 + shipping. I'm pretty sure it is the right one, but if it isn't I'm out $6.

MadMan77 · 02-26-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doogle

I just ordered http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 for $3.90 + shipping. I'm pretty sure it is the right one, but if it isn't I'm out $6.

That would be good to know if it works out. Keep us updated.

Thanks.

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aacabriolet Major 118 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '14 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	hey guys what is the difference between just plugging in the iPod/iPhone to the USB port with the apple USB cable, and using this 6FL Y-Cable which plugs into both the AUX and USB ports? I've heard that this allows you to play AAC or DRM formatted music off of the iPod/iPhone. Is this the only benefit? Can never seem to find any clear answers.. Thanks
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