[BigK]

Just picked up my 2013 528i and plugged my iPod Nano in right away. About 3 min in, the iPod would disconnect and disappear from the iDrive screen, it then reconnects moments later. It happened very frequently to a point that it's no longer usable.

I've searched on the internet across various forums for almost 6 hours and found no solution. However it does seem like there're quite a few people having the same problem.

Anyone who know any possible solutions, please help me!

P.S. The same iPod worked perfectly in my 2011 328i.

[tree]

I would try a new or different cable. If that doesn't make it work, I would go to the dealer. Maybe the USB connector is messed up.

[snj1013]

Originally Posted by tree

I would try a new or different cable. If that doesn't make it work, I would go to the dealer. Maybe the USB connector is messed up.

Agree, try a different USB cable. Then off to the dealer.

[BigK]

Originally Posted by snj1013

Agree, try a different USB cable. Then off to the dealer.

Tried two different cables and two ipod nanos. Same result. I also did a restore of my ipod, cleared all of my songs then load only about 50. Still disconnects randomly.

[snj1013]

Originally Posted by BigK

Tried two different cables and two ipod nanos. Same result. I also did a restore of my ipod, cleared all of my songs then load only about 50. Still disconnects randomly.

Make an appt with your dealer. I think it's safe to say there is a problem.

[BigK]

Originally Posted by snj1013

Make an appt with your dealer. I think it's safe to say there is a problem.

Will do. But just want to know if there're ppl out there experiencing the same issue.

[Stormbitch]

YES CABLE and IPOD issue first... done it to me _ I had a panic...

Also very imporatant...

CHECK there are no corrupt files on your ipod - this can also crash the system making you think its the idrive when its not.

[BigK]

Originally Posted by Stormbitch

YES CABLE and IPOD issue first... done it to me _ I had a panic...

Also very imporatant...

CHECK there are no corrupt files on your ipod - this can also crash the system making you think its the idrive when its not.

Did you get it fixed? I tried fixing all the mp3 tagging issues on my ipod and restored it. Now all 50 songs are correctly tagged and it still disconnects.

FYI, I used the same iPod with the same songs for years on my 2011 E90 and never once did it disconnect.

[jedpause]

Hi, I saw you have a post on some of the other threads..

As painful as it sounds, waiting until the music starts (don't press iDrive) usually works then its stable for months....

Also undo shuffle feature on iPod, that solved it for a few too

Good luck

[BigK]

Originally Posted by jedpause

Hi, I saw you have a post on some of the other threads..

As painful as it sounds, waiting until the music starts (don't press iDrive) usually works then its stable for months....

Also undo shuffle feature on iPod, that solved it for a few too

Good luck

Thanks I will give it a try. You mean after it disconnects just leave it be and don't do anything? I notice sometimes it takes very long for the music to come back, a lot of times it's not back on even after my trip is over.