USB port in glove box dead

[BMW_Viking]

There is a USB port on the left side inside the glove box, is this only for professional work / engine repair or something? I would like to put my music USB pin there but my iDrive does not recognize it.

Yes I have an Aux in and a USB port in the front of the gearshift, too, and they work.

[kiloTHREE]

Originally Posted by BMW_Viking

There is a USB port on the left side inside the glove box, is this only for professional work / engine repair or something?

Correct, data transfers and firmware updates only.

[themishmosh]

It should recognize a thumbdrive with mp3's if you have the HK AUDIO with HD. That is how you transfer MP3s to memory. If you don't, then probably will not work for just playing.

[rps]

That is for transferring music to your cars internal HD. You can also plug a USB stick into the console port and play music that way. Only the console USB will display album art.