Dealer installed ipod interface

l8apexer · 07-15-2008, 11:26 PM

Does it allow display of track information on the non-iDrive head unit or is functionality limited to radio & steering controls along with charging? Is it essentially recognized as a CD changer?

AoshichanX · 07-16-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by l8apexer

Does it allow display of track information on the non-iDrive head unit or is functionality limited to radio & steering controls along with charging? Is it essentially recognized as a CD changer?

I believe so. I have not given up on the 6FL retrofit.

l8apexer · 07-16-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AoshichanX

I believe so. I have not given up on the 6FL retrofit.

The 6FL is limited by the options on your car, right? Mine has BT, no I-drive, and BMW assist (2008 328xi) - from what I've read, it doesn't appear that the 6FL may be an option(?)...

tintivilus · 07-16-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by l8apexer

Does it allow display of track information on the non-iDrive head unit or is functionality limited to radio & steering controls along with charging? Is it essentially recognized as a CD changer?

Yes. You can navigate all the menu trees, but the top level menu is "CD1" "CD2" etc and the adapter shows up as a CD Changer.

It's a fake mp3-cd changer. If you can remember "Playlists-Artists-Albums-Genres-Podcasts-Shuffle" You'll be fine. There are tons of pics of the UI if you dig a little.

You might be thinking of the first-gen iPod adapter for E46, which only really worked if you maintained the magical BMW playlists it looked for. The MOST cars use the 2nd-gen adapter which is fairly decent.

sparky12 · 07-16-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by l8apexer

Does it allow display of track information on the non-iDrive head unit or is functionality limited to radio & steering controls along with charging? Is it essentially recognized as a CD changer?

It is recognized as a CD changer but displays track information as well. I just had it installed in my 2008 e90 and was pleasantly surprised. Each "CD" in the changer displays different information. CD 1 shows by playlist, CD 2 shows by artist, etc. The only downside I've seen is the display is too small to show the entire track, depending on length.

Hope this helps.

sparky12 · 07-16-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tintivilus

Yes. You can navigate all the menu trees, but the top level menu is "CD1" "CD2" etc and the adapter shows up as a CD Changer.

It's a fake mp3-cd changer. If you can remember "Playlists-Artists-Albums-Genres-Podcasts-Shuffle" You'll be fine. There are tons of pics of the UI if you dig a little.

You might be thinking of the first-gen iPod adapter for E46, which only really worked if you maintained the magical BMW playlists it looked for. The MOST cars use the 2nd-gen adapter which is fairly decent.

^^^ What he said.

BavarianBullet · 07-16-2008, 03:22 PM

I've been looking into this as well and there are two Part #s for the 6FL retrofit from what I've been able to tell:

1) A kit that requires the phone kit module for some reason. It's megabucks to buy the parts seperately, ie not smart unless you have the BT phone kit as I understand it.
2) No options but the Logic 7 itself: this kit has the Ipod/USB module, wires, wire connector blocks etc to throw the kit in. The only difference that I can see between this and the real 6FL option is that the instructions point to drilling two holes in the left inside of the glovebox vs the OEM position which would be in the armrest. I think you may be able to get around this just by getting longer cables etc. Drill where you want to basically...

The bad news is, as with everything BMW, the price is well, rape. The crazy price for these options OEM just goes higher when buy the parts aftermarket.

l8apexer · 07-31-2008, 02:34 PM

Just to clarify - does the MOST interface provide song/title info on the radio for cars which do not have navigation or i-drive?

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BavarianBullet Lieutenant 18 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	Ipod/USB adapter I've been looking into this as well and there are two Part #s for the 6FL retrofit from what I've been able to tell: 1) A kit that requires the phone kit module for some reason. It's megabucks to buy the parts seperately, ie not smart unless you have the BT phone kit as I understand it. 2) No options but the Logic 7 itself: this kit has the Ipod/USB module, wires, wire connector blocks etc to throw the kit in. The only difference that I can see between this and the real 6FL option is that the instructions point to drilling two holes in the left inside of the glovebox vs the OEM position which would be in the armrest. I think you may be able to get around this just by getting longer cables etc. Drill where you want to basically... The bad news is, as with everything BMW, the price is well, rape. The crazy price for these options OEM just goes higher when buy the parts aftermarket. __________________ 2014 Audi S5 DSG 2011 335xi Sedan (retired) 2008 335xi Sedan (retired)
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