ipod connection problem

achenator · 08-07-2010, 05:14 PM

I have an 08 e90. I have a problem when my ipod is plugged in. If i move around the ipod or wiggle the headphone looking jack (where it plugs into the console) the sound cuts in and out, goes to just one side etc.? Anyone experience anything similar?

hogwild · 08-07-2010, 05:51 PM

Yes, Mine does the same thing!(09 sedan) Asked my audio guy about a better connection and he didnt have anything better! Get another one from the dealer, some are better than others! I seem to have a better one now, but not perfect!

achenator · 08-07-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hogwild

Yes, Mine does the same thing!(09 sedan) Asked my audio guy about a better connection and he didnt have anything better! Get another one from the dealer, some are better than others! I seem to have a better one now, but not perfect!

If i wiggle it just right it works fine but I shouldn't have to wiggle it on a $70k car. I'll let them look at it when I go for my yearly oil change in Sept.

808elise · 08-07-2010, 10:01 PM

I had the same problem. Took mine in to the dealership. How long has it been since you restarted your iphone or ipod? I did not even know that mine would come up with the ipod logo or that it would show the songs and info on the car screen. After I restarted the iphone this started working.

achenator · 08-07-2010, 10:17 PM

It does the same with my ipod or iphone. Just a loose connection in the jack or the headphone plug.

RayC · 08-10-2010, 04:34 AM

Is this with the AUX In or the BMW iPod option? If it's an AUX In cable, the cable might have a short. Might need to replace it.

gambitx28 · 08-10-2010, 01:53 PM

yup, '08 E90 w/ the same issue here. I ended up finding the 'sweet spot' where it seems pretty stable now.

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achenator Lieutenant 27 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	ipod connection problem I have an 08 e90. I have a problem when my ipod is plugged in. If i move around the ipod or wiggle the headphone looking jack (where it plugs into the console) the sound cuts in and out, goes to just one side etc.? Anyone experience anything similar?
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hogwild Private First Class 10 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2011 m3 coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So.Cal. iTrader: (0)	Yes, Mine does the same thing!(09 sedan) Asked my audio guy about a better connection and he didnt have anything better! Get another one from the dealer, some are better than others! I seem to have a better one now, but not perfect!
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808elise Lieutenant 380 Rep 479 Posts Drives: CB E46 and SG E92 M3s Join Date: May 2010 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2004 BMW E46 M///T [0.00] 2022 BMW G80 M///Cx [8.00]	I had the same problem. Took mine in to the dealership. How long has it been since you restarted your iphone or ipod? I did not even know that mine would come up with the ipod logo or that it would show the songs and info on the car screen. After I restarted the iphone this started working.
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achenator Lieutenant 27 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	It does the same with my ipod or iphone. Just a loose connection in the jack or the headphone plug.
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RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	Is this with the AUX In or the BMW iPod option? If it's an AUX In cable, the cable might have a short. Might need to replace it.
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gambitx28 shop smart, shop s-mart 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	yup, '08 E90 w/ the same issue here. I ended up finding the 'sweet spot' where it seems pretty stable now. __________________ 2015 X5 xdrive35i 2008 E90 M3 2002 325Ci Convertible
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