iPod adaptor issue

S54B32YYC · Wed, Aug-31-2011, 03:55:36 AM

So I bought a 01 M3 cab with a single CD Business radio in it with no CD changer. In the service records an unknown iPod adaptor was installed by the dealer in 06' and I have a white non genuine iPod cable in the glove box. When I hook up my iPhone it says sometimes that the accessory is not optimised and other times it shows a picture of an iPod and that the acessory is connected. Then I have no iPod control within the iPhone.

Question is I have no idea how to get it to work and I have no idea what brand of iPod adaptor it is? I know there is DICE but is there others? I have disconnected the cars battery for a few minutes and after reconnecting tried pushing every button on the Business CD player. I have heard you have to be on CD 5 or 6 to get it to work but I cant seem to get the CD player off of the single CD that is in the slot.

Short of ripping the car apart looking for a module do you guys have any other suggestions on what to try?

TIA

S54B32YYC · Wed, Sep-07-2011, 04:38:35 AM

Ok so I took apart the drivers side of the trunk and there is nothing plugged into the CD changer wiring harness. I took out the glove box and found the iPod cable going to in behind the Business CD player.

Do any of these details help any of you figure out what iPod adaptor kit I have?

daytonaviolet · Wed, Sep-07-2011, 06:35:28 AM

does it plug into the aux cable behind the head unit? if so, its the bmw ipod connector.

S54B32YYC · Thu, Sep-08-2011, 12:56:32 AM

I will have to look for a diy to remove the head unit to know forsure but thats what it seems like as there is no module, just an iPod cable going behind the cd player?

KTM250 · Sat, Sep-17-2011, 03:33:55 PM

If a BMW ipod adapter was installed then there will be an interface module mounted in behind the head unit. There's a DIY posted on the Madrussian's site for the install of that adapter kit for reference that's really good.

daytonaviolet · Sat, Sep-17-2011, 05:27:29 PM

what happens when you try to play the ipod?

1. do you have access to the controls on the ipod or is it frozen?
2. does the amber screen on your radio say something like "1-3" playlist 1, track 3?

S54B32YYC · Sat, Mar-24-2012, 06:58:58 PM

The car gas been parked all winter so I am now just starting to revisit this issue. The iPhone I am using seems to freeze up. I have no control and cannot access and songs or playlists to play?

I tried hooking up an early iPod classic with BMW1 playlist on it and no die there either. Any further suggestions?

I am considering getting an new aftermarket iPod interface but I am reading horror stories on the Media Bridge and Dice kits. Are there any other alternatives out there?

Should I consider buying a newer buisiness radio so I can get the aux input that my 01' does not have and jusyt be done with it?

Wed, Aug-31-2011, 03:55:36 AM	#1
S54B32YYC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0	iPod adaptor issue So I bought a 01 M3 cab with a single CD Business radio in it with no CD changer. In the service records an unknown iPod adaptor was installed by the dealer in 06' and I have a white non genuine iPod cable in the glove box. When I hook up my iPhone it says sometimes that the accessory is not optimised and other times it shows a picture of an iPod and that the acessory is connected. Then I have no iPod control within the iPhone. Question is I have no idea how to get it to work and I have no idea what brand of iPod adaptor it is? I know there is DICE but is there others? I have disconnected the cars battery for a few minutes and after reconnecting tried pushing every button on the Business CD player. I have heard you have to be on CD 5 or 6 to get it to work but I cant seem to get the CD player off of the single CD that is in the slot. Short of ripping the car apart looking for a module do you guys have any other suggestions on what to try? TIA

Wed, Sep-07-2011, 04:38:35 AM	#2
S54B32YYC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0	Re: iPod adaptor issue Ok so I took apart the drivers side of the trunk and there is nothing plugged into the CD changer wiring harness. I took out the glove box and found the iPod cable going to in behind the Business CD player. Do any of these details help any of you figure out what iPod adaptor kit I have?

Wed, Sep-07-2011, 06:35:28 AM	#3
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,031 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	Re: iPod adaptor issue does it plug into the aux cable behind the head unit? if so, its the bmw ipod connector. __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

Thu, Sep-08-2011, 12:56:32 AM	#4
S54B32YYC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0	Re: iPod adaptor issue I will have to look for a diy to remove the head unit to know forsure but thats what it seems like as there is no module, just an iPod cable going behind the cd player?

Sat, Sep-17-2011, 03:33:55 PM	#5
KTM250 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10 In the garage: '10 FORD F-150 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: iPod adaptor issue If a BMW ipod adapter was installed then there will be an interface module mounted in behind the head unit. There's a DIY posted on the Madrussian's site for the install of that adapter kit for reference that's really good.

Sat, Sep-17-2011, 05:27:29 PM	#6
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,031 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	Re: iPod adaptor issue what happens when you try to play the ipod? 1. do you have access to the controls on the ipod or is it frozen? 2. does the amber screen on your radio say something like "1-3" playlist 1, track 3? __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

Sat, Mar-24-2012, 06:58:58 PM	#7
S54B32YYC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0	Re: iPod adaptor issue The car gas been parked all winter so I am now just starting to revisit this issue. The iPhone I am using seems to freeze up. I have no control and cannot access and songs or playlists to play? I tried hooking up an early iPod classic with BMW1 playlist on it and no die there either. Any further suggestions? I am considering getting an new aftermarket iPod interface but I am reading horror stories on the Media Bridge and Dice kits. Are there any other alternatives out there? Should I consider buying a newer buisiness radio so I can get the aux input that my 01' does not have and jusyt be done with it?

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