[Solved] Finding the good reference of iPhone snap-in for your Mini model

[timp]

The iPhone 4S won't fit a 3G /S snap-in but once I get my 4 snap-in I might try modifying the 3G/S one to see if it's possible to make it fit. The difference in case shapes is the main physical cause of it not fitting (obviously!)

[creedR56]

Seems like the snap-in is a bit of a waste at the moment, so i'll be getting the y cable instead. Shame the iphone wont be hidden away but at least it means i wont forget it when i get out of the car!!

[timp]

The snap in is an elegant solution spoiled by the inability to keep up with frequent phone redesigns. It's way overpriced too (as is the cable) but it is good to be able to slot your phone into the armrest and have it charged, music available and tucked out of the way. Whether it's worth the cost or not I'm not sure.

[MarkusMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by kasimodem (original)

OK I finally have my answers, it was long to find on the web, but BMW did not help me at all, I guess I will have to inform them about their own products !

So here are all the models and references of iPhone snap-in. They are from the BMW catalog, but references are the same for Mini :

For vehicles without link or Music Player in mobile section :
- Snap-in adapter, Basic for IPHONE 2G ref 84109182792
- Snap-in adapter, Basic for IPHONE 4 ref 84212199389
- Snap-in adapter, Basic for IPHONE 3G/3GS ref 84212158682
This one only charge the iPhone, no music control, but you have the benefit of the external car antenna for your calls (need bluetooth option for calls), for old Mini models I guess.

For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section but without Combox :
- Snap-in adapter, Music for IPHONE 4 ref 84212199390
- Snap-in adapter, Music for IPHONE 3G/3GS ref 84212158683
- Snap-in adapter, Music for IPHONE 2G ref 84109164213
- Snap-in adapter, Music for IPOD TOUCH ref 84212162534
This one is for Mini prior to 2011 with music controled. There seems to exist 2 versions of each reference, first is standard, second has a built in ventilator because the iPhone becomes hot. Refs are -01 or -02, ex. iPhone 4 model with ventilator is 84212199390-02.

For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section, Combox and BMW Apps :
- Snap-in adapter for media for IPHONE 4 ref 84212218390
- Snap-in adapter for media for IPHONE 3G/3GS ref 84212218391
This one is for 2011 Mini with Connected system.

For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section, Combox but without BMW Apps :
- Snap-in adapter for media for IPHONE 4 ref 84212199392
- Snap-in adapter for media for IPHONE 3G/3GS ref 84219229004
Not sure, maybe new 2011 models without the Connected option.

All models of iPhone and all references of Mini are covered, so don't let your dealer tell you it doesn't exist or give you the wrong adapter because he don't know its products

EDIT : I renamed the thread

Sorry...super newbee question...

I just bought a used 2008 Cooper S...how do I tell which one I need to work with my iPhone 4 to play music?

• For vehicles without link or Music Player in mobile section
• For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section but without Combox
• For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section, Combox and BMW Apps
• For vehicles with link, Music Player in mobile section, Combox but without BMW Apps

I don't know what my mini has