Seek / Fast Forward Songs / Tracks from Steering Wheel

dbs600 · 02-03-2013, 03:20 AM

Is there any way to seek / fast forward (not skip / jump) songs / tracks from the steering wheel!?

A900ss · 02-03-2013, 09:03 AM

Isn't this just the rotary button on the right side of the steering wheel or am I missing something in the question.

Ellmat · 02-03-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by A900ss

Isn't this just the rotary button on the right side of the steering wheel or am I missing something in the question.

I think the rotary button will only allow you to select a track/radio station/telephone contact etc

martin mustang · 02-03-2013, 11:02 AM

The rotary button on the right side of the steering wheel is the only option, depending on the music source, with my iPod I get to see the songs per artist or album rather than next song, if song playing is the Killers in my current play list, by using the rotary button I get to see the other Killers songs rather than the next one on the playlist I am playing.

Chili Palmer · 02-03-2013, 11:15 AM

I'd be happy if I could advance or go back a song when my iPhone is plugged in from the steering wheel. The only way I can change songs is using the arrow buttons on the far side of the radio. The steering wheel buttons only allow volume control and answering/hanging the phone when it's plugged in.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the thumb wheel only allows me to start the current playing song again.

dbs600 · 02-03-2013, 12:44 PM

Thanks for your replies(!), but to clarify:

The rotary dial / button marked with a YELLOW arrow allows you to skip / jump between songs / tracks, but I would like to seek / fast forward, which is what happens when you hold down the button marked with a RED arrow.

If not possible, it's absurd, as the < > buttons are so far from the steering wheel! The rotary dial / button marked with a GREEN arrow should be able to be programmed to seek / fast forward! It's pretty much useless to me otherwise!

Pleaes advise.

martin mustang · 02-03-2013, 04:38 PM

One nice advantage for us driving on the right hand side of the car, the fast forward dash board buttons are on the close side.

dbs600 · 02-03-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by martin mustang

One nice advantage for us driving on the right hand side of the car, the fast forward dash board buttons are on the close side.

Ha! Interesting!

smashhell · 02-04-2013, 04:36 AM

A question,
Does those buttons on the right fast forward movies too? IPod and DVD.

vdubturbo · 02-04-2013, 08:36 AM

What car is that a picture of? The center console is significantly different than mine... Not to mention I've never seen the wood-trim steering wheel like that.

martin mustang · 02-04-2013, 09:17 AM

Individual one, option to choose what you like for the trims and leather mainly, the rest is like all other 5 series I guess

panas · 02-04-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by martin mustang

Individual one, option to choose what you like for the trims and leather mainly, the rest is like all other 5 series I guess

It's rather a 7-series interior...

vdubturbo · 02-04-2013, 10:58 AM

Ah, upon further research it is, indeed, a 7 Series interior. And you know what? I like the 5 better.

dbs600 · 02-04-2013, 11:41 AM

Correct, and here's the BMW Individual wood inlay wheel on a 5 and 6...

vdubturbo · 02-04-2013, 12:50 PM

Three things are abundantly clear here...

I've hijacked the thread by accident. Sorry.
I do not like the wood inlay wheel. At all.
That example of the Individual package on the 6 Series is a GREAT example that money does not mean taste. Hideous. Looks like a Creamsicle.

u080570 · 02-04-2013, 01:23 PM

Can you press and hold the rotary button on the steering wheel, similar to how you press and hold the button on the dash ?

dbs600 · 02-04-2013, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u080570

Can you press and hold the rotary button on the steering wheel, similar to how you press and hold the button on the dash ?

Just tried several different ways / combos / methods of pressing and holding the button, but it does not work as stated!

All it does is jump forward or backward to the next song / track / station, etc. Can you please be more specific?

You know there's a difference between seek / fast forward / rewind and skip / jump, right?

Thanks!

Boulder Bill · 02-04-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

Three things are abundantly clear here...

I've hijacked the thread by accident. Sorry.
I do not like the wood inlay wheel. At all.
That example of the Individual package on the 6 Series is a GREAT example that money does not mean taste. Hideous. Looks like a Creamsicle.

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dbs600 Captain Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 767 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your replies(!), but to clarify: The rotary dial / button marked with a YELLOW arrow allows you to skip / jump between songs / tracks, but I would like to seek / fast forward, which is what happens when you hold down the button marked with a RED arrow. If not possible, it's absurd, as the < > buttons are so far from the steering wheel! The rotary dial / button marked with a GREEN arrow should be able to be programmed to seek / fast forward! It's pretty much useless to me otherwise! Pleaes advise. Attached Images Last edited by dbs600; 02-03-2013 at 01:13 PM.

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smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 368 iTrader: (0)	A question, Does those buttons on the right fast forward movies too? IPod and DVD. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

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vdubturbo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 263 iTrader: (0)	What car is that a picture of? The center console is significantly different than mine... Not to mention I've never seen the wood-trim steering wheel like that. __________________

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vdubturbo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 263 iTrader: (0)	Ah, upon further research it is, indeed, a 7 Series interior. And you know what? I like the 5 better. __________________

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A900ss Private First Class Drives: 2012 520d Touring Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	Isn't this just the rotary button on the right side of the steering wheel or am I missing something in the question.

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martin mustang Private First Class Drives: 2011 520, X3 & 88 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	The rotary button on the right side of the steering wheel is the only option, depending on the music source, with my iPod I get to see the songs per artist or album rather than next song, if song playing is the Killers in my current play list, by using the rotary button I get to see the other Killers songs rather than the next one on the playlist I am playing.

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Chili Palmer Master Of My Domain Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 148 iTrader: (1)	I'd be happy if I could advance or go back a song when my iPhone is plugged in from the steering wheel. The only way I can change songs is using the arrow buttons on the far side of the radio. The steering wheel buttons only allow volume control and answering/hanging the phone when it's plugged in. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the thumb wheel only allows me to start the current playing song again.

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martin mustang Private First Class Drives: 2011 520, X3 & 88 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	One nice advantage for us driving on the right hand side of the car, the fast forward dash board buttons are on the close side.

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martin mustang Private First Class Drives: 2011 520, X3 & 88 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Individual one, option to choose what you like for the trims and leather mainly, the rest is like all other 5 series I guess

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dbs600 Captain Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 767 iTrader: (0)	Correct, and here's the BMW Individual wood inlay wheel on a 5 and 6... Attached Images

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vdubturbo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 263 iTrader: (0)	Three things are abundantly clear here... I've hijacked the thread by accident. Sorry. I do not like the wood inlay wheel. At all. That example of the Individual package on the 6 Series is a GREAT example that money does not mean taste. Hideous. Looks like a Creamsicle. __________________

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u080570 Private Drives: 2012 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Can you press and hold the rotary button on the steering wheel, similar to how you press and hold the button on the dash ?

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