IPOD w\Idrive: can I view music w\idrive?

Damage Inc · 10-18-2006, 03:00 PM

I've done a bunch of searching, but cant see to find a couple simple answers:

1. If I hook up my idrive via the aux port, then can i select my ipod music via the idrive interface?

2. If not, what is required to be able to do this?

I have a post Sept built vehicle BTW.

TIA!

Blue328xi · 10-18-2006, 03:05 PM

1. No you need the IPOD adapter installed by BMW to see your playlist on the IDrive screen. Using the aux will just feed the audio through your cars speakers.

2. You need to get the IPOD MOST installed at your dealer, or attempt to DIY. The part cost like 200+ and to get it installed for a total of 600-800$

hkj · 10-19-2006, 11:19 PM

You can't see song info on iDrive if you connect iPod to aux input. No steering wheel input either, except volume control.

I highly recommend the iPod kit. It's about $300 for the parts, and BMW states 1.5 hours of labor for installaion. Some dealer might charge you more for installation, but is definitely negotiable.

It shouldn't cost near $600-$800. I paid around $500 total for parts and installation.

Good luck,
-hkj

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Blue328xi Private First Class 6 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	1. No you need the IPOD adapter installed by BMW to see your playlist on the IDrive screen. Using the aux will just feed the audio through your cars speakers. 2. You need to get the IPOD MOST installed at your dealer, or attempt to DIY. The part cost like 200+ and to get it installed for a total of 600-800$ __________________ 2007 328xi - Montego Blue - Black Dakota Leather - Gray poplar - Auto - Nav - IPod - Heated Seats - Sport & Premium Last edited by Blue328xi; 10-18-2006 at 03:57 PM..
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hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	You can't see song info on iDrive if you connect iPod to aux input. No steering wheel input either, except volume control. I highly recommend the iPod kit. It's about $300 for the parts, and BMW states 1.5 hours of labor for installaion. Some dealer might charge you more for installation, but is definitely negotiable. It shouldn't cost near $600-$800. I paid around $500 total for parts and installation. Good luck, -hkj
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