My new Ipod Touch doesn't charge...any help?

AParsh335i · 10-01-2007, 04:06 PM

I just got the new Ipod Touch and i have the Ipod integration in my e90 335i. Anyone have any ideas of why it won't charge or if there is anything i can do to make the car charge it?

edit: new concerns. visited local bmw and they would not replace. read latest post.

gloster · 10-01-2007, 04:07 PM

Check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83883

AParsh335i · 10-01-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloster

Check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83883

edited because i was an idiot...haha

canucklion · 10-01-2007, 05:56 PM

WTF are you?

gloster was nice enough to try and help you out, it might not've been what you were looking for, but no need to demean his effort.

Now, don't expect anyone else to help you out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AParsh335i

...waste of my time...

I said IPOD TOUCH...maybe you are not aware of what that is?

gloster · 10-01-2007, 07:49 PM

That's ok, I've got thick skin.

I know the different iPod models. The iPod touch is the latest iPod. It is similar to the IPhone, but NO PHONE.

Now let's see if there are some things *you* might not know. Some folks on this forum think the iPod Touch draws more current than the older ipods. The new cable mentioned in that other thread can handle that extra current draw.

So it solved the problem for my iPod Classic, has solved the problem for other iPhone and iPod Touch users on this forum and might help you.

Sorry for wasting your time.

gloster · 10-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Oh....here's a quote from the last posting in that other thread from msimon:

The skinny is thast the original Y cable brick was current limited and would not allow enough current to charge the iPod correctly. The same issue arose on the iPhone which is how they found the issue to begin with !!

rebirth24 · 10-01-2007, 09:46 PM

Same issue discussed in the thread gloster linked to. The original poster is confused. Oh wait am I demeaning him now? Of course I am because he IS confused.

AParsh335i · 10-02-2007, 04:26 PM

HAHA sorry guys.

A. I was definately being an A-hole on account that i had been up studying all day/all night.
B. I am new the the forum and came from a 350z forum where the atmosphere was a little more sarcastic
C. The reason that 350z forum was sarastic is because 350z's and G35c's are a dime a dozen so there are like 9,999,999 newbies that will just post without reading questions.

I had already read the first page of that thread and thought it was only about Ipod classic so when gloster linked me to it i was just like "great, this thread again"

So once again, Sorry gloster, you are definately MUCH more informed than i originally (in my a-hole/arrogant state) had thought.

I guess you have my solution and i should go over to BMW to get this new cable.

Thanks. Other forum members i will be much more nice next time

gloster · 10-03-2007, 07:33 AM

Parsh sent me a PM too saying he was sorry for coming across so harsh.

As I PM'd back: we all know things can come across a lot more harsh when you read them than they were meant.

No big deal. Welcome to e90!!!!!

canucklion · 10-03-2007, 08:39 AM

nicely said, welcome aboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by AParsh335i

HAHA sorry guys.

A. I was definately being an A-hole on account that i had been up studying all day/all night.
B. I am new the the forum and came from a 350z forum where the atmosphere was a little more sarcastic
C. The reason that 350z forum was sarastic is because 350z's and G35c's are a dime a dozen so there are like 9,999,999 newbies that will just post without reading questions.

I had already read the first page of that thread and thought it was only about Ipod classic so when gloster linked me to it i was just like "great, this thread again"

So once again, Sorry gloster, you are definately MUCH more informed than i originally (in my a-hole/arrogant state) had thought.

I guess you have my solution and i should go over to BMW to get this new cable.

Thanks. Other forum members i will be much more nice next time

rebirth24 · 10-03-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloster

Parsh sent me a PM too saying he was sorry for coming across so harsh.

As I PM'd back: we all know things can come across a lot more harsh when you read them than they were meant.

No big deal. Welcome to e90!!!!!

I have adjusted my idiot's to confused's to compensate... Welcome to the board!

JayClay32 · 10-04-2007, 02:30 PM

My iPod touch works fine and charges in my car. I have the Ipod integration as well. Not sure what the issue is but it should charge.

AParsh335i · 10-17-2007, 06:46 PM

So i visited my local BMW dealership to get the new Ipod cable for my ipod touch and it was a bad experience.

1. They told me to go to service. Service told me to go to parts. Parts told me to go back to service at which point i informed them that parts to me to come to them...they did not seem to know what to do.

2. The RECEPTIONIST teamed up with the service manager against me like she was some 335i ipod guru. The service manager claimed that he had heard of no such problems, that my ipod probably had a problem (he had no idea what an ipod touch was btw), and that if i wanted them to provide me with any fixes i would need a print-out from the forum and that may still not be enough credibility, etc.

3. He told me that the ipod system does not charge the ipod. Is this true? The poster above me claims his ipod touch charges. I also have a nano that seems to be charging when i have it plugged in. I proceded to dumb down the y adaptor to the service manager - "This is the usb which provides power and interfaces with the ipod. this is the auxilary cable that provides the sound to the speakers." He didn't get it. Is the usb only for providing the computer data to display the ipod information to the head unit?

Edit: after finding a pic of the old Y adaptor i realized i have the newer adaptor. Apparently my next step should be to make an appointment for the update to 27.x, whatever that is lol.

gloster · 10-17-2007, 07:11 PM

Harsh. My dealership was more polite, but almost as difficult. They told me the two cables were identical, but with enough begging I got them to "humor me". Well, the new cable did solve the problem for me. I do not have iDrive, so there is no Progman 27.x update for me.

Since I don't have iDrive, I'm no expert. But I suspect the update might help you.

I can definitely confirm the 6FL does charge the iPod. My iPod only ever gets charged in my car. If it doesn't charge the iPod, I have found the secret to unlimited free energy!!!! My iPod battery will save humankind

Ty Vil · 10-21-2007, 01:54 PM

Wow you guys definitely weren't at my workplace.

I actually was the first person to bring up this issue at work. The newest 6FL cable solved my problems.

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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	That's ok, I've got thick skin. I know the different iPod models. The iPod touch is the latest iPod. It is similar to the IPhone, but NO PHONE. Now let's see if there are some things you might not know. Some folks on this forum think the iPod Touch draws more current than the older ipods. The new cable mentioned in that other thread can handle that extra current draw. So it solved the problem for my iPod Classic, has solved the problem for other iPhone and iPod Touch users on this forum and might help you. Sorry for wasting your time.
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Oh....here's a quote from the last posting in that other thread from msimon: The skinny is thast the original Y cable brick was current limited and would not allow enough current to charge the iPod correctly. The same issue arose on the iPhone which is how they found the issue to begin with !!
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rebirth24 Lieutenant 51 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Same issue discussed in the thread gloster linked to. The original poster is confused. Oh wait am I demeaning him now? Of course I am because he IS confused. Last edited by rebirth24; 10-03-2007 at 01:03 PM..
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AParsh335i Private 17 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Z4MC / M5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	HAHA sorry guys. A. I was definately being an A-hole on account that i had been up studying all day/all night. B. I am new the the forum and came from a 350z forum where the atmosphere was a little more sarcastic C. The reason that 350z forum was sarastic is because 350z's and G35c's are a dime a dozen so there are like 9,999,999 newbies that will just post without reading questions. I had already read the first page of that thread and thought it was only about Ipod classic so when gloster linked me to it i was just like "great, this thread again" So once again, Sorry gloster, you are definately MUCH more informed than i originally (in my a-hole/arrogant state) had thought. I guess you have my solution and i should go over to BMW to get this new cable. Thanks. Other forum members i will be much more nice next time __________________ 2007 Monaco blue e90 BMW 335i SOLD 2011 Black E82 BMW 135i SOLD 2007 Titanium Silver E86 BMW Z4 M Coupe FOR SALE 2016 Pure Metal M5
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Parsh sent me a PM too saying he was sorry for coming across so harsh. As I PM'd back: we all know things can come across a lot more harsh when you read them than they were meant. No big deal. Welcome to e90!!!!!
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AParsh335i Private 17 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Z4MC / M5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	So i visited my local BMW dealership to get the new Ipod cable for my ipod touch and it was a bad experience. 1. They told me to go to service. Service told me to go to parts. Parts told me to go back to service at which point i informed them that parts to me to come to them...they did not seem to know what to do. 2. The RECEPTIONIST teamed up with the service manager against me like she was some 335i ipod guru. The service manager claimed that he had heard of no such problems, that my ipod probably had a problem (he had no idea what an ipod touch was btw), and that if i wanted them to provide me with any fixes i would need a print-out from the forum and that may still not be enough credibility, etc. 3. He told me that the ipod system does not charge the ipod. Is this true? The poster above me claims his ipod touch charges. I also have a nano that seems to be charging when i have it plugged in. I proceded to dumb down the y adaptor to the service manager - "This is the usb which provides power and interfaces with the ipod. this is the auxilary cable that provides the sound to the speakers." He didn't get it. Is the usb only for providing the computer data to display the ipod information to the head unit? Edit: after finding a pic of the old Y adaptor i realized i have the newer adaptor. Apparently my next step should be to make an appointment for the update to 27.x, whatever that is lol. __________________ 2007 Monaco blue e90 BMW 335i SOLD 2011 Black E82 BMW 135i SOLD 2007 Titanium Silver E86 BMW Z4 M Coupe FOR SALE 2016 Pure Metal M5 Last edited by AParsh335i; 10-17-2007 at 07:03 PM..
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Harsh. My dealership was more polite, but almost as difficult. They told me the two cables were identical, but with enough begging I got them to "humor me". Well, the new cable did solve the problem for me. I do not have iDrive, so there is no Progman 27.x update for me. Since I don't have iDrive, I'm no expert. But I suspect the update might help you. I can definitely confirm the 6FL does charge the iPod. My iPod only ever gets charged in my car. If it doesn't charge the iPod, I have found the secret to unlimited free energy!!!! My iPod battery will save humankind
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Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	Wow you guys definitely weren't at my workplace. I actually was the first person to bring up this issue at work. The newest 6FL cable solved my problems.
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