iPod leads

[sapphireblack]

I appreciate that I'm something of a dinosaur but still like my taste in music played from an iPod. To date, I've only used classic or touch models utilising the 30pin lead supplied with the car.

My question is, was there ever a later version for the lightning plug connection. Track info is handy on the cars display, and aftermarket leads seem not to offer this function.

** Well it seems like BMW offered one, part # 6112240801. None tor sale i can find after a quick search though.

[Lobster Pot]

Not sure what car or system you got but can’t you connect using Bluetooth?

[X5Sport]

Yes there was. 5th Generation iPod ‘Touch’ and newer are all lightning connector type beginning from 2012.

[X5Sport]

Not sure what car or system you got but can’t you connect using Bluetooth?

Bluetooth streaming came in for the model year 2011 X6, and possibly the late MY2010 built X5. Before that you needed a ‘Y’ cable that connected to the headphone socket and then to the car Aux + USB. Only worked if the car was optioned correctly. My Oct 2010 built (MY2011) X6 got the newer CIC iDrive and that supported it. The earlier CCC type didn’t (though I believe places like Cartronics will update the relevant module for you). The E70 got the CIC drive slightly earlier.

Option code SA6FLA - Audio/USB Interface was required.

Y-cable adapter is part number: 61122408012

[sapphireblack]

Not sure what car or system you got but can’t you connect using Bluetooth?

Yes i could but i dont think a Bluetooth connection provides the track info, etc.on the monitor.

[sapphireblack]

Not sure what car or system you got but can’t you connect using Bluetooth?

Bluetooth streaming came in for the model year 2011 X6, and possibly the late MY2010 built X5. Before that you needed a ‘Y’ cable that connected to the headphone socket and then to the car Aux + USB. Only worked if the car was optioned correctly. My Oct 2010 built (MY2011) X6 got the newer CIC iDrive and that supported it. The earlier CCC type didn’t (though I believe places like Cartronics will update the relevant module for you). The E70 got the CIC drive slightly earlier.

My 2009 car supports the 30pin Y cable connection. I'm thinking i might 'upgrade' to a later generation iPod touch model. No point in having less features though.

[X5Sport]

As above…..lightning cable/USB = Y-cable adapter is part number: 61122408012

Still listed as available though non-genuine.

[Lobster Pot]

I wasn’t sure what car or system they had my music from my phone is connected through Bluetooth and all info from it is on the idrive screen and all controlled from steering wheel or through voice when it can understand what I’m asking it

[sapphireblack]

As above…..lightning cable/USB = Y-cable adapter is part number: 61122408012

Still listed as available though non-genuine.

So far, the sellers of non genuine have all confirmed no data transfer. Only charging and playback.

[sapphireblack]

I wasn’t sure what car or system they had my music from my phone is connected through Bluetooth and all info from it is on the idrive screen and all controlled from steering wheel or through voice when it can understand what I’m asking it

As above in my older car, with the exception of data transfer.

[X5Sport]

You should have about 20GB of hard drive space with the CCC drive. It’s not a huge amount I know, but might be an option?

[sapphireblack]

Thanks for that.

I've always been happy with the 30pin Y lead arrangement. If i move up to a later model iPod, i just want the same facility but with the lightning plug option. I like that its basically fit and forget, and the I-drive assumes command.

I'll find one eventually. I've asked BMW UK, but would probably have to donate a kidney if they still have any

[sapphireblack]

It seems Apple made a 30pin to lightning adaptor, £40 for a little adapter from most sellers

BUT, it doesn't transfer data anyway

[X5Sport]

If it has ‘MFA’ (Made for Apple) certification that pretty much guarantees doubling the price.

[sapphireblack]

I'll wait on BMWs response. They're not in a rush though