my iPod nano is not syncing with the car

batmanken · 11-15-2014, 12:39 AM

just bought a used 5th gen iPod nano to use it with the X5 and the display on the car says it's not compatible? which one is?

opasha · 11-15-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by batmanken

just bought a used 5th gen iPod nano to use it with the X5 and the display on the car says it's not compatible? which one is?

You might need a y cable: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507505

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703654

MattBianco · 11-15-2014, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by batmanken

.......... display on the car says it's not compatible? which one is?

A: iPod touch.

Or spend $10 on a USB stick and follow these procedures: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ht=itunes+sync

batmanken · 11-15-2014, 08:59 AM

I'm a little confused what a y cable is lol, looked it up on google but see different parts.

opasha · 11-15-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by batmanken

I'm a little confused what a y cable is lol, looked it up on google but see different parts.

This is a Y cable. One side plugs into your ipod, the other two plug into the USB/aux port - which are side by side in your center console.

batmanken · 11-15-2014, 02:48 PM

thank you so much for the picture~ I'm gonna go get it now haha.

originalgoods13 · 11-16-2014, 12:35 PM

The iPod may be too old of a gen

The Y cable will not help

batmanken · 11-17-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by originalgoods13

The iPod may be too old of a gen

The Y cable will not help

ok... just tried it with the y cable and it doesn't work lol. can someone confirm if newer generation ipod nano would work?

opasha · 11-17-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by batmanken

ok... just tried it with the y cable and it doesn't work lol. can someone confirm if newer generation ipod nano would work?

Sorry to hear that...I guess older models don't seem to work

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NPickles · 11-18-2014, 07:14 AM

I have a 5th gen iPod Nano and it works fine through just a regular Apple to USB cable on my MY2014 F15. (I looked up the model list on Wikipedia to make sure I for the version right). Plugged it straight into the USB socket in the centre console.

I have 6NS factory fitted, could this make a difference?

opasha · 11-18-2014, 07:22 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758527. This might give some better info. @batmanken, if you get yourself setup with an ENET cable and ESYS, we can help you add 6NS to your FA and see if it changes anything.

r33_RGSport · 11-18-2014, 07:58 AM

@batmanken, I'm telling you, spare some time and come by,

I will be on my San Diego trip starting this weekend for a week.

42pilot · 11-18-2014, 08:22 PM

I have both cables and the last iPod model, and neither work. Actually, the Y-cable works, but the iPod plays at double or triple speed. When I go in for the 10,000 mile check, I have a list of little BS things for them to check, this being one. I have most of my music/podcasts/audio books on my phone which works great.

NPickles · 11-19-2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 42pilot

I have both cables and the last iPod model, and neither work. Actually, the Y-cable works, but the iPod plays at double or triple speed. When I go in for the 10,000 mile check, I have a list of little BS things for them to check, this being one. I have most of my music/podcasts/audio books on my phone which works great.

Do you have 6NS installed, either from factory or coded extra?

42pilot · 11-19-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NPickles

Do you have 6NS installed, either from factory or coded extra?

After re-reading this post and following the link, i just plugged in the apple cable and it worked. My audible books still play too fast, but everything else works.

Thanks

BillK · 11-21-2014, 08:56 AM

I had a problem with syncing my I touch. It turned out to be an aftermarket cable. Once the oem Apple cable was used it worked fine

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