There is an iPhone 3G snap-in adapter

[brian5]

xDrive35d,

Look at this BMW CCA article link on Smartphone Integration

What we had until Sep 2008 was
1. the 6FL option which allowed the iPhone/iPod to connect to iDrive using the Y-cable
2. the snap-in adapter (plus eject box and frame to make it complete) for cell phones to connect to the car's power and to the antenna

Now it appears, from the link that I gave above, that you can get 6NF option to charge the phone, play music, and improve "telephone reception" (that article does not say "antenna connection").

I assume that the 2009 X5 Diesel does not have the new iDrive (see the Youtube link in my first post in this thread)?

[apw2607]

Yes, I have the 6FL and 6NF option in my 2009 X5 35d and it does charge the iphone, connects the iphone to the shark fin antenna on the roof and allow you to play music through the radio.

You are correct that 2009 MY does not have the new idrive system.

[xDrive35d]

Forgive me. I'm still a little confused. Is there a way for me to get whatever parts are necessary to fully integrate my 3G iPhone into an X5 that didn't come from the factory with the "Smart Phone Integration"? Here is a part that sounds like it does everything I want;

Apple iPhone USB Snap In Adapter

The problem I see is that it mentions the Smart Phone Integration being required. Can that be added? I have the BMW Assist and Bluetooth.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by xDrive35d

Forgive me. I'm still a little confused. Is there a way for me to get whatever parts are necessary to fully integrate my 3G iPhone into an X5 that didn't come from the factory with the "Smart Phone Integration"? Here is a part that sounds like it does everything I want;

Apple iPhone USB Snap In Adapter

The problem I see is that it mentions the Smart Phone Integration being required. Can that be added? I have the BMW Assist and Bluetooth.

What you have linked is just the Snap In Adapter. You have to have the Eject box too.

I have looked at a lot of posts on other BMW forums. They say the 6NF option (which is Smartphone) is factory only option. A lot of posters are mad that their SA's didn't tell them that -- the SA's probably don't understand it all. Typically, people get 6NF plus the 6FL (which is the Y-cable for an iPhone/iPod to play music and get power). Then they can use one or the other.

I would expect that, for the 2009 X5, the 6NF Smartphone option is factory only too.

[RxGuy]

Has anyone confirmed that the "full" smartphone integration (Connection to external antenna, charging, and control of Iphone music) cannot be retrofited to older E70?

Thanks

[brian5]

Originally Posted by RxGuy

Has anyone confirmed that the "full" smartphone integration (Connection to external antenna, charging, and control of Iphone music) cannot be retrofited to older E70?

Thanks

Yes, I can confirm that it cannot I have done a lot of research on this. It cannot even be done in new E70!

[RxGuy]

Bummer,

I hope they figure out a way to retrofit this in the future. Btw, I wonder if the next Iphone (scheduled to be released in June/July) will fit the current snap in adaptors, or if everyone will have to buy a new adaptor.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by RxGuy

Bummer,

I hope they figure out a way to retrofit this in the future. Btw, I wonder if the next Iphone (scheduled to be released in June/July) will fit the current snap in adaptors, or if everyone will have to buy a new adaptor.

I'm hoping that I will not "have to have" the new iPhone that comes out in June/July. I think that iPhone OS 3.0 on the iPhone 3G will still make for a pretty good phone.

If I do, I sure hope that Apple doesn't change the shape of the iPhone AGAIN... It's tough (and expensive) to be cool

BTW, the functionality that you're looking for is available with the new iDrive -- which is only scheduled to be in the X's in late 2009 (I think )

[bimmer07]

just picked up an 09 x5 and to my knowledge the newest idrive is available on march or april 09 and later builds. We got a december build 09 with the old idrive.


Can anyone completely confirm this doesnt work? I work for a dealership and if there is doubt will order the parts and test them to see what things work and what things dont

[xDrive35d]

My dealer just called me early this morning to tell me that they have been working with BMW and BMW is overnighting the parts to my dealer for install tomorrow. They already have the cradle etc installed. Tomorrow they are installing a special wiring harness that will allow full control of my 3G iphone. I've been waiting over one month for this to be resolved. I've been "guaranteed" that this will allow my '09 (with the old i-drive) to charge, use the external antenna, and control my iphone through the head unit. I know others have been saying this can't be done, but my dealer assures me it can be. As I have said before, my car didn't come with any of the factory options for any of this. I do have the nav system. I don't know if that makes any difference. They have my X5 at the dealership now and they gave me a loaner in the meantime.