iPod Adapter Question for the 2008 e90s

umicheng · 11-18-2011, 10:54 AM

Hi Guys - sorry I try searching this info in the Search bar. And then it just gets confusing with how many updates there are to the car, especially when it comes to the navi/connectivity features, so I'm not sure what applies and what doesnt apply to my 2008 e92 (just picked it up Nov 1).

So I have the iDrive and the iPod Adapter/Interface/whatever it was called. I have the Y-Cable...it goes to the USB+AUX and my songs show up on the iDrive. Not needed...as I just use Spotify and Pandora the entire time anyways.

BUT 1) It's incredibly short cord. It barely extends 3 inches out of my armrest. Is there a longer option from BMW, new version that works with 08 iDrive/iPhone4? Or is there a reliable aftermarket brand members have taken fancy to? (Read a lot posts of ones that won't correctly charge iPhones) Or do you guys just connect sep a charging unit + a sep aux cable?

2) the current cord doesn't feed clearly all the time. connection cuts in and out, when I wave the iphone around sometimes. this common? this would be covered under factory warranty right? my factory warranty is up 11/30, so want to address it asap...but if im just going to get a longer option, I won't bother...

Thank youuu!

Atcdod · 11-18-2011, 12:14 PM

It's probably the cord, warranty should give you a new one. I'd take it and resell it either way.

umicheng · 11-19-2011, 12:44 AM

why resell it? what would i use? haha

umicheng · 11-22-2011, 12:16 AM

any others input?

also...if i replaced it with aftermarket. would you guys recommend getting a USB charger to use wit the USB port, or an 12V cigarette lighter charger? I read some where that the USB doesn't power enough some times? Not sure how accurate that was. Thanks!

Peertwelve · 11-22-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by umicheng

any others input?

also...if i replaced it with aftermarket. would you guys recommend getting a USB charger to use wit the USB port, or an 12V cigarette lighter charger? I read some where that the USB doesn't power enough some times? Not sure how accurate that was. Thanks!

Have you tried to lengthen the USB and 1/8th inch mini plug with cable extenders? I did this so that I could mount my iPhone on the dash with a Kuda mount.. Works great. As long as the USB extender is less than 5 feet, I had no issues with charging. Put the BMW cable on the device end of the wires

umicheng · 11-22-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Peertwelve

Have you tried to lengthen the USB and 1/8th inch mini plug with cable extenders? I did this so that I could mount my iPhone on the dash with a Kuda mount.. Works great. As long as the USB extender is less than 5 feet, I had no issues with charging. Put the BMW cable on the device end of the wires

Ok great...wasn't sure if extension cables would work, but I'll give that a go. Thanks!

cole92 · 11-22-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by umicheng

Ok great...wasn't sure if extension cables would work, but I'll give that a go. Thanks!

Yeah I would use those. I have a question though. Why do you need to be able to get to your phone once it is plugged in?

I plug mine in and listen to pandora all day long. I never have to touch the phone at all.

Peertwelve · 11-22-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cole92

Yeah I would use those. I have a question though. Why do you need to be able to get to your phone once it is plugged in?

I plug mine in and listen to pandora all day long. I never have to touch the phone at all.

I use it for Sirius Radio, Navigation, etc. For me it is important since my car doesn't have iDrive

JimVR4 · 11-22-2011, 02:59 PM

I've been looking into this as well. I just got an M sport 328i and it doesn't have iDrive. I want to mount my iPhone with a powered cradle so I can run Navigon for navigation and also see album art when I'm playing music.

umicheng · 11-22-2011, 09:23 PM

i use spotify a lot, listen to what i want when i want it :P (opposed to pandora)

and yes...the occasional text, even if its just reading it. right now it's barely out of my armrest, so i cant lift to read anything.

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umicheng Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI, MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	iPod Adapter Question for the 2008 e90s Hi Guys - sorry I try searching this info in the Search bar. And then it just gets confusing with how many updates there are to the car, especially when it comes to the navi/connectivity features, so I'm not sure what applies and what doesnt apply to my 2008 e92 (just picked it up Nov 1). So I have the iDrive and the iPod Adapter/Interface/whatever it was called. I have the Y-Cable...it goes to the USB+AUX and my songs show up on the iDrive. Not needed...as I just use Spotify and Pandora the entire time anyways. BUT 1) It's incredibly short cord. It barely extends 3 inches out of my armrest. Is there a longer option from BMW, new version that works with 08 iDrive/iPhone4? Or is there a reliable aftermarket brand members have taken fancy to? (Read a lot posts of ones that won't correctly charge iPhones) Or do you guys just connect sep a charging unit + a sep aux cable? 2) the current cord doesn't feed clearly all the time. connection cuts in and out, when I wave the iphone around sometimes. this common? this would be covered under factory warranty right? my factory warranty is up 11/30, so want to address it asap...but if im just going to get a longer option, I won't bother... Thank youuu!
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11-18-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
Atcdod Private First Class 36 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2016 M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M6 CP [0.00]	It's probably the cord, warranty should give you a new one. I'd take it and resell it either way.
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umicheng Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI, MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	why resell it? what would i use? haha
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umicheng Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI, MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	any others input? also...if i replaced it with aftermarket. would you guys recommend getting a USB charger to use wit the USB port, or an 12V cigarette lighter charger? I read some where that the USB doesn't power enough some times? Not sure how accurate that was. Thanks!
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JimVR4 Captain 338 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I've been looking into this as well. I just got an M sport 328i and it doesn't have iDrive. I want to mount my iPhone with a powered cradle so I can run Navigon for navigation and also see album art when I'm playing music.
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umicheng Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI, MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	i use spotify a lot, listen to what i want when i want it :P (opposed to pandora) and yes...the occasional text, even if its just reading it. right now it's barely out of my armrest, so i cant lift to read anything.
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