Y cable question - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kavadarci · 04-29-2012, 03:25 PM

Hi,

I have my ipod connected via the ipod cable usb cable into to the usb port and separate 3.5mm cable from the ipod to the car aux input.
I can play the songs fine.

My question is does the dedicated Y-cable give any extra features that i don't get with my setup as bmw wants $75.00 for the Y cable?

Thank you.

cmyk · 04-29-2012, 03:53 PM

Y cable allows you to control the iPod via the steering wheel buttons. I picked up an OEM Y cable on eBay for <$20. No reason to pay dealership prices on those things.

scottiej75 · 05-04-2012, 12:18 PM

I have seen them on amazon too for around the same price

adriang · 12-26-2012, 07:00 PM

cmyk do you have a link? I want to get one that I know works for sure! Sorry for resurrecting an old thread.

kenbrinkman · 12-26-2012, 08:02 PM

I've had this one for over a year now, with no issues. $22

http://www.amazon.com/neXplug-Adapte...w+ipod+y+cable

iamwiz82 · 12-28-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenbrinkman

I've had this one for over a year now, with no issues. $22

http://www.amazon.com/neXplug-Adapte...w+ipod+y+cable

I just bought this exact one and it works great on a 2010.

cdgatti · 12-29-2012, 09:25 AM

Another option is to just use a usb flash drive. I was using an 8 gb ipod and was frustrated that I couldn't get all my collection on there. Doing some research I read that that one of the things that detracts from music quality in our cars is when you let the DAC in the ipod do the conversion and send the signal through the aux input. So instead of just buying a larger capacity ipod (I don't have an iphone) I bought a 32gb flash drive and was able to put my entire library on it in a lossless file format. The music quality is great and it provides all the control from the radio that I need. Other benefits are it frees up the aux port and removes that annoying cable connection to the ipod when you store the ipod in the pouch under the console lid.

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kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Y cable question Hi, I have my ipod connected via the ipod cable usb cable into to the usb port and separate 3.5mm cable from the ipod to the car aux input. I can play the songs fine. My question is does the dedicated Y-cable give any extra features that i don't get with my setup as bmw wants $75.00 for the Y cable? Thank you.
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cmyk resident girl. Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [4.38]	Y cable allows you to control the iPod via the steering wheel buttons. I picked up an OEM Y cable on eBay for <$20. No reason to pay dealership prices on those things. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Black M6 wheels + Toyo Proxes (and yes, I am a girl)

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adriang BMW Enthusiast Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ont Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	cmyk do you have a link? I want to get one that I know works for sure! Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. __________________ 2011 BMW 335d

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05-04-2012, 12:18 PM	#3
scottiej75 New Member Drives: 2011 328i Wagon Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I have seen them on amazon too for around the same price

12-26-2012, 08:02 PM	#5
kenbrinkman Enlisted Member Drives: E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 328xi [0.00]	I've had this one for over a year now, with no issues. $22 http://www.amazon.com/neXplug-Adapte...w+ipod+y+cable

12-29-2012, 09:25 AM	#7
cdgatti Captain Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY Posts: 639 iTrader: (4)	Another option is to just use a usb flash drive. I was using an 8 gb ipod and was frustrated that I couldn't get all my collection on there. Doing some research I read that that one of the things that detracts from music quality in our cars is when you let the DAC in the ipod do the conversion and send the signal through the aux input. So instead of just buying a larger capacity ipod (I don't have an iphone) I bought a 32gb flash drive and was able to put my entire library on it in a lossless file format. The music quality is great and it provides all the control from the radio that I need. Other benefits are it frees up the aux port and removes that annoying cable connection to the ipod when you store the ipod in the pouch under the console lid.