e70 AUX input in glovebox

petert · #1 12-04-2010, 03:34 PM

Just a normal stereo mini-jack plug. The audio works fine - the only disadvantage is that you have to use the iPod controls rather than the steering wheel controls and the iDrive. That's what the USB bit adds.

Hope this helps,

Peter T

Access · #2 12-04-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petert

Just a normal stereo mini-jack plug. The audio works fine - the only disadvantage is that you have to use the iPod controls rather than the steering wheel controls and the iDrive. That's what the USB bit adds.

Hope this helps,

Peter T

So, the one that I originally posted should work or not?
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Thanks

blue dragon · #3 12-04-2010, 07:41 PM

No, what he is saying is that you need to have the USB port in your car for you to get the playlists on screen. If you only have an aux-input, then you will only get sound.

Access · #4 12-04-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

No, what he is saying is that you need to have the USB port in your car for you to get the playlists on screen. If you only have an aux-input, then you will only get sound.

I understand "playlists on screen" issue, but when I connect iPod with the cable I've attached in my previous post, no sound no anything. Is it a cable or maybe blown fuse?

Thanks again

tlouie · #5 12-04-2010, 11:33 PM

You have to select external devices on the iDrive, its like the 3rd or 4th option down, then aux or bluetooth audi

same for blue tooth audio...took me a couple minutes to figure it out

Quote:

Originally Posted by Access

I understand "playlists on screen" issue, but when I connect iPod with the cable I've attached in my previous post, no sound no anything. Is it a cable or maybe blown fuse?

Thanks again