iPhone integration with BMW 3 series

venky83 · 16th July 2008, 20:22

Hi guys,
Can I know what are the steps to be taken to integrate an iPhone with BMW 325i for using the steering wheel buttons to manage calls?

Thanks in advance.

fangpyre · 16th July 2008, 21:45

How is it connected?
Does the car have Bluetooth?
Or are you looking for a connector?

venky83 · 16th July 2008, 23:23

The car is brand new 325i fully loaded options. But, I have read that iPhone via bluetooth is having issues, so would be more comfortable with an option where the connector charges + integrates with the system for phone calls

Yousef · 17th July 2008, 06:57

last night we ve tested iphone on a brand new M3 using iPod USB port..yes USB port, it is optional...BMW did not recognize the iphone..only charges the iphone...
did not test the blutooth yet...

fangpyre · 17th July 2008, 09:53

The iPhone worked as an iPod using the ICElink connection for BMW.
It gave full control, but asked to go to airport mode.
It works perfectly, even if its on.
But it doesn't display any video.

gajanan · 17th July 2008, 11:21

Wonder if this would help : The Complete Guide to iPhone Car Integration | iLounge Article

But then too many wires, i just had a touchscreen installed in my ford focus, and tried a million ways to get the video off my touch to the sceen, but no luck. Tho you could check out yelowhat at times square, they might have a solution. Besides, i think if you have a branded head unit, just search for ipod integration cable ? If however it is stock, then get some name/number/serial anything that can help identify it and lets get on google hunt

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16th July 2008, 21:45	#2 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,111	How is it connected? Does the car have Bluetooth? Or are you looking for a connector?

16th July 2008, 23:23	#3 (permalink)
venky83 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 445	The car is brand new 325i fully loaded options. But, I have read that iPhone via bluetooth is having issues, so would be more comfortable with an option where the connector charges + integrates with the system for phone calls

17th July 2008, 06:57	#4 (permalink)
Yousef Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 19	last night we ve tested iphone on a brand new M3 using iPod USB port..yes USB port, it is optional...BMW did not recognize the iphone..only charges the iphone... did not test the blutooth yet...

17th July 2008, 09:53	#5 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,111	The iPhone worked as an iPod using the ICElink connection for BMW. It gave full control, but asked to go to airport mode. It works perfectly, even if its on. But it doesn't display any video.

17th July 2008, 11:21	#6 (permalink)
gajanan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Born in AUH living in DXB Posts: 220	Wonder if this would help : The Complete Guide to iPhone Car Integration \| iLounge Article But then too many wires, i just had a touchscreen installed in my ford focus, and tried a million ways to get the video off my touch to the sceen, but no luck. Tho you could check out yelowhat at times square, they might have a solution. Besides, i think if you have a branded head unit, just search for ipod integration cable ? If however it is stock, then get some name/number/serial anything that can help identify it and lets get on google hunt