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GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

So finally bought myself a Y-Cable at Sim Lim Sq..
So far so good, but I just noticed that I can't change song thru controller buttons on the steering (but change volume no problem), instead have to change songs thru my iPod.

My ride is 325i YR2005 c/w iDrive.
Can anyone enlightening me.. if really can't change songs thru controller buttons on the steering.. is there any other way like using iDrive to change song??
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Jarren;656512 said:
So finally bought myself a Y-Cable at Sim Lim Sq..
So far so good, but I just noticed that I can't change song thru controller buttons on the steering (but change volume no problem), instead have to change songs thru my iPod.

My ride is 325i YR2005 c/w iDrive.
Can anyone enlightening me.. if really can't change songs thru controller buttons on the steering.. is there any other way like using iDrive to change song??
Click to expand...

u need to have a USB input socket
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Wh0cArEs;656599 said:
u need to have a USB input socket
Click to expand...

My Y-Cable.. the 3.5 connected into the AUX-IN & the USB connected to the cig socket (using a USB convertor).. but still cannot change song via steering wheel buttons.

Is it that my ride is the older model of the E90, that doesn't comes with the actual USB socket (but instead is the cig socket).. so cannot be done..??
 
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Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Jarren;656672 said:
My Y-Cable.. the 3.5 connected into the AUX-IN & the USB connected to the cig socket (using a USB convertor).. but still cannot change song via steering wheel buttons.

Is it that my ride is the older model of the E90, that doesn't comes with the actual USB socket (but instead is the cig socket).. so cannot be done..??
Click to expand...

u need the built in USB port found on the LCI models. By using a USB adaptor plugged into the ciggy lighter socket won't work :)
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Wh0cArEs;657031 said:
u need the built in USB port found on the LCI models. By using a USB adaptor plugged into the ciggy lighter socket won't work :)
Click to expand...

OIC.. since my Y-Cable is long enough.. I will find a suitable place to put my iPod for easy access in case I wish to select songs.. thanks & cheers
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Wh0cArEs;657031 said:
u need the built in USB port found on the LCI models. By using a USB adaptor plugged into the ciggy lighter socket won't work :)
Click to expand...
Any idea of the USB port is available in 09 E60 models?
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

i tried playing my Singtel Amped Songs using my iphone's output and to the Aux jack. The song quality was terrible ! Is the Aux jack in BMW really that lousy ? it was not so bad when i used it in a Japanese car's aux jack !
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

So far mine is working fine on a $10 Y-cable on my non-LCI model.
Don't know this $10 cable is it the same cos I have not seen the original one selling by PML
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Jarren;673101 said:
So far mine is working fine on a $10 Y-cable on my non-LCI model.
Don't know this $10 cable is it the same cos I have not seen the original one selling by PML
Click to expand...

it's similar :)
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Jarren;673101 said:
So far mine is working fine on a $10 Y-cable on my non-LCI model.
Don't know this $10 cable is it the same cos I have not seen the original one selling by PML
Click to expand...


where did u buy this Y cable from ?

what does it look like ?
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

ClemZ;673646 said:
where did u buy this Y cable from ?

what does it look like ?
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I brought it from Sim Lim Sq.. if I still can remember is #04-23.. otherwise, you can get it at 2nd level, the shop located beside service lift (maybe 2 or 3 shop away) at the back lane.. you just have to ask around.. sure can find
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Jarren;673660 said:
I brought it from Sim Lim Sq.. if I still can remember is #04-23.. otherwise, you can get it at 2nd level, the shop located beside service lift (maybe 2 or 3 shop away) at the back lane.. you just have to ask around.. sure can find
Click to expand...

Hi Jarren,
pre-LCI has only AUX and does not has a USB port.
how do you connect the Y cable and use iDrive to control?
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Where does this connect to on the audio headset?
Don't see any usb input lei?
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

vevorex;684369 said:
Where does this connect to on the audio headset?
Don't see any usb input lei?
Click to expand...

it shld be under the armrest, next to the ciggy lighter socket. if u dun see, that means u dun have it :)
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

OMG...and I am the dumb one to bought it fro PML for S$70++ :O
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

Wh0cArEs;657031 said:
u need the built in USB port found on the LCI models. By using a USB adaptor plugged into the ciggy lighter socket won't work :)
Click to expand...

What about using the USB head to connect to a ciggy charger head and plug in to the lighter socket? Anyone here try before?
 
Re: GB: iPod/iPhone Y-Cable for BMW

hi guys, wondering if anyone can help my case. Mine is without any AUX or USB socket. Wondering is there any way i can use the Y cable? i only have the Cigg socket. Mine is 520i/yr2004
 
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