bmw e92 SA 6FL should have a usb port?

mazenaze92 · 10-24-2020, 07:15 AM

I know 6FL versions should have a usb somewhere, but for some reason my car doesn't have usb port neither in the glove box or arm rest.

335i 2007 pre LCI i believe
Bluetooth for calls only
iPod cable in glove box
aux port in arm rest

at this point am not sure if the car is fitted with 6fl or if there is a way to change the iPod cable to usb port.

i have no clue what am talking about all i need is a way to stream the songs on the screen using the steering wheel controls.

thanks in advance

nsjames · 10-24-2020, 10:28 AM

I'd imagine that was some sort of ipod integration thing.

my 08 with 6fl has usb in the center console.

I would check the wiring at the aux connector and see if the stuff for the USB port is present, then get a USB/aux jack and install it.

It will recognize a 128gb flash drive.

solo118 · 10-25-2020, 10:19 AM

The USB is more or less useless, why would you need it?

However yes 6FL should include a USB port.

ctuna · 10-25-2020, 12:47 PM

trace it from the Mulf 2 module physically .
It's normally in the center console . If somebody
retrofitted it they may not have bothered to route it
from the trunk or routed it somewhere else.

Usb is hardly useless if you play music from a flash drive.
Better than cdc player , no moving parts, and can store much more.
Requires the ancient concept that you actually like your music
enough to own it.

How do you know it has 6fl did you look for the Mulf2 module or Read 6fl
on a Vin checker.
Does usb show up on any of the radio or idrive menu's?

nsjames · 10-25-2020, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo118

The USB is more or less useless, why would you need it?

However yes 6FL should include a USB port.

huh?

I have like 60GB of music on a flash drive that works just fine.

solo118 · 10-25-2020, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsjames

huh?

I have like 60GB of music on a flash drive that works just fine.

Sorry- Meant for using with a cable directly to the phone to grab your music. Yes it does work great with flash drives

Clammy · 10-26-2020, 10:33 AM

Do you see "USB" on your radio display when choosing the music source?

If you have Bluetooth, and only an Aux input in the armrest, you most likely have a TCU in the trunk, and no 6FL option installed. Only way to know for sure is to look in the trunk under the floor cover.

If that's the case, you'd need to do a 6FL retrofit if you want USB. That would require parts (MULF2 Hi, usb/aux port, wiring harness, etc...), and coding. I did this in my '06 330i, and once I found all the info I needed regarding coding, it wasn't that difficult.

Cheers!

mazenaze92 · 10-29-2020, 02:21 AM

thank you for all your comments, as Clammy said it seems i have a TCU and no 6FL, i ws trying out the oem ipod cable in glove box, with an ipod 4 and it turns out it reads the songs nicely on the iDrive but it the cable doesnt charge the ipod, which is lame!

it says "charging is not supported with this accessory"

mazenaze92 · 10-29-2020, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clammy

Do you see "USB" on your radio display when choosing the music source?

If you have Bluetooth, and only an Aux input in the armrest, you most likely have a TCU in the trunk, and no 6FL option installed. Only way to know for sure is to look in the trunk under the floor cover.

If that's the case, you'd need to do a 6FL retrofit if you want USB. That would require parts (MULF2 Hi, usb/aux port, wiring harness, etc...), and coding. I did this in my '06 330i, and once I found all the info I needed regarding coding, it wasn't that difficult.

Cheers!

No usb option in the radio display! FM/AM/CD/AUX

mazenaze92 · 10-29-2020, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

trace it from the Mulf 2 module physically .
It's normally in the center console . If somebody
retrofitted it they may not have bothered to route it
from the trunk or routed it somewhere else.

Usb is hardly useless if you play music from a flash drive.
Better than cdc player , no moving parts, and can store much more.
Requires the ancient concept that you actually like your music
enough to own it.

How do you know it has 6fl did you look for the Mulf2 module or Read 6fl
on a Vin checker.
Does usb show up on any of the radio or idrive menu's?

i did trace things back, and this is the modular i have in the trunk

ctuna · 10-29-2020, 12:58 PM

The photo you show does not directly identify the box that label
is usually on the side. The easiest way to see if the car came with
6fl from the factory is to run the Vin on a Vin checker.
In an 07 the mulf is under the TCU which is what seem's to be
in your picture.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1181654

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mazenaze92 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e92 - 335i Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Lebanon iTrader: (0)	bmw e92 SA 6FL should have a usb port? I know 6FL versions should have a usb somewhere, but for some reason my car doesn't have usb port neither in the glove box or arm rest. 335i 2007 pre LCI i believe Bluetooth for calls only iPod cable in glove box aux port in arm rest at this point am not sure if the car is fitted with 6fl or if there is a way to change the iPod cable to usb port. i have no clue what am talking about all i need is a way to stream the songs on the screen using the steering wheel controls. thanks in advance
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nsjames Brigadier General 2440 Rep 4,330 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	I'd imagine that was some sort of ipod integration thing. my 08 with 6fl has usb in the center console. I would check the wiring at the aux connector and see if the stuff for the USB port is present, then get a USB/aux jack and install it. It will recognize a 128gb flash drive.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	trace it from the Mulf 2 module physically . It's normally in the center console . If somebody retrofitted it they may not have bothered to route it from the trunk or routed it somewhere else. Usb is hardly useless if you play music from a flash drive. Better than cdc player , no moving parts, and can store much more. Requires the ancient concept that you actually like your music enough to own it. How do you know it has 6fl did you look for the Mulf2 module or Read 6fl on a Vin checker. Does usb show up on any of the radio or idrive menu's?
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Clammy Captain 322 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Do you see "USB" on your radio display when choosing the music source? If you have Bluetooth, and only an Aux input in the armrest, you most likely have a TCU in the trunk, and no 6FL option installed. Only way to know for sure is to look in the trunk under the floor cover. If that's the case, you'd need to do a 6FL retrofit if you want USB. That would require parts (MULF2 Hi, usb/aux port, wiring harness, etc...), and coding. I did this in my '06 330i, and once I found all the info I needed regarding coding, it wasn't that difficult. Cheers!
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mazenaze92 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e92 - 335i Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Lebanon iTrader: (0)	thank you for all your comments, as Clammy said it seems i have a TCU and no 6FL, i ws trying out the oem ipod cable in glove box, with an ipod 4 and it turns out it reads the songs nicely on the iDrive but it the cable doesnt charge the ipod, which is lame! it says "charging is not supported with this accessory"
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The photo you show does not directly identify the box that label is usually on the side. The easiest way to see if the car came with 6fl from the factory is to run the Vin on a Vin checker. In an 07 the mulf is under the TCU which is what seem's to be in your picture. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1181654
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