Thread: iPod connection
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      08-10-2011, 11:53 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by manicm View Post
I'm not sure that will work, BMW has probably implemented some interface programming to only make their Y-cable work, otherwise why would I not be able to control my iPod using Apple's cable? Also, the aux is not used for what you think, as the way I understand it the iPod's volume control is bypassed when connected.
I think you are correct manicm - the y-cable is definitely required, rather than the two separate cables.
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