iPhone connection problem. - MINI Cooper Forum

Eelnats · #1 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2012, 03:34 PM

Hi, just got a new Cooper S last Saturday and it's brilliant obviously. Only problem I'm having is with my iPhone. I got a BMW/MINI Y cable to connect it from amazon and it works to begin with, I press mode then choose the iPod function. But the majority of the time it's cuts off after about 15 seconds and returns to the radio. Then I have to press mode again and the iPod option is gone and it says 'aux' and 'usb' I have to choose aux and it works but the track names don't appear and I can't use the steering wheel controls. Anyone know what the problem is? Do I need to buy a cable directly from BMW? When I bought it it said it was compatible so I don't think it's that.

CHSMINITech · #2 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2012, 03:52 PM

It could be that the cable isn't compatible as it says. But it's also possible that the cable in question could be bad. Best way to check would be to have a Y cable from BMW/MINI and see if that makes a difference. If not it could potentially be an issue with the USB/AUX block in the console or the radio itself. Also try wiggling the connections while it's plugged up to see if moving it around a bit can create a proper connection.

bradsd · #3 (**permalink**) May 21st, 2012, 07:24 PM

I purchased my cable from Ebay for $14 and it works perfect. The dealer wanted $80 for the cable.