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Originally Posted by BenN

I had this exact problem, i was using a copy Y cable from ebay tho, along with the official apple lightning adapter. Never got it sorted, although an iPhone 4 worked fine. I just use AUX-In now from the headphone socket, i find this alot better as i can atleast have my sat nav instructions piped through the cabin along with my music from the phone, only downside is i still have to use the phone to change the music ... unless anyone knows whether connecting the phone directly to the iDrive will allow audio from the phone to be played through the cars speakers (not just music files)?

Thanks

That's pretty much what I do now!! At least I'm not the only one having issues. Same as eBay cable wonder if it works with a genuine cable.. Have to try it out.