X5 iPhone APPS Integration.... or maybe not :(

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by brian5

I know this is OT but the older part, 61-12-0-440-796, was being supplied in X5's in late 2007. By Feb 2009 (or earlier), dealers were supplying the new part 61-12-0-440-796. So your dealer may not done it on purpose but you got a part that was over 2 years old....

That being said, the 61-12-0-440-796 cable DOES charge my iPhone 3G without any issues. So not sure why would be having any problems there.

I assume you meant 61-12-0-440-812 for the new part number. In any case, my CA checked every new BMW (not just X5) that they had on the lot and had the USB/iPod integration option. He claims that they ALL had the 'old' cable. So it wasn't just a quirk on our X5.

I'm glad your iPhone 3G does charge with the older (...796) cable. But it really points out how fragile/flaky the USB/iPod integration kit is when used with an iPhone. Wonder how well it will work with the new iPhone due out this summer

Funf Dreisig