Combox not working for iPod

CitrusgutsIS · 03-08-2012, 06:56 PM

One day i tried to plug my iPod in the center area, and it won't work, it will connect as charging once in a while, but other than that it docent respond, I've checked the iPod and the cable, both work fine in other devices, anything i can do to avoid taking in to the dealer to have this checked out?

jedpause · 03-09-2012, 04:21 AM

Happens to me too from time to time.... do this.

- Switch engine and ignition off
- Disconnect from cable
- Do cold boot on iPod (Hold Menu and Center button until you see Apple logo)
- Wait for normal iPod menu to appear and then reconnect to USB in combox in armrest
- Should should/Must see a BMW logo on iPod replacing iPod menu
- Turn on ignition if necessary to start Radio... Press CD on iDrive, and choose iPod (it should be visible in bold/white letters...)
- if it is greyed out try and follow above procedure with engine running all the time
- Works for me, YMMV

03-08-2012, 06:56 PM	#1
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03-09-2012, 04:21 AM	#2
jedpause Captain 161 Rep 619 Posts Drives: G20 330e M Sport '21 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Happens to me too from time to time.... do this. - Switch engine and ignition off - Disconnect from cable - Do cold boot on iPod (Hold Menu and Center button until you see Apple logo) - Wait for normal iPod menu to appear and then reconnect to USB in combox in armrest - Should should/Must see a BMW logo on iPod replacing iPod menu - Turn on ignition if necessary to start Radio... Press CD on iDrive, and choose iPod (it should be visible in bold/white letters...) - if it is greyed out try and follow above procedure with engine running all the time - Works for me, YMMV __________________ Sunset Orange G20 330e xDrive M Sport Pro - Tech/Pro Pack, Park Assist Plus Bluestone G30 M Sport - Gone to Stud Alpine White F10 M Sport - Gone to Stud Last edited by jedpause; 03-09-2012 at 04:22 AM.. Reason: added piece about BMW logo
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