iPhone Music Aux Port 2007 Z4M Coupe

Z4MC Junkie · 02-18-2022, 04:28 PM

I'm trying to play music on my 2020 SE iPhone using my 2007 Z4MC's radio Aux input. I found a non-Apple brand cable that connects to my iPhone charging port as well as my car's auxiliary audio input and cigarette lighter ports. The cable worked beautifully for a week and then mysteriously stopped working. I thought it might have been defective so I bought another one and had the exact same issue. Does anyone have any product recommendations?

bwright657 · 02-18-2022, 07:30 PM

I had a lot of trouble finding a good lightning to 3.5mm cable. Most don't have good digital to analog converters in them. Unfortunately the one I found that ended up working is no longer available. Using the official Apple adapter and a traditional 3.5mm cable should work though.

Ultimately I ended up putting a BlueBus in my coupe. It seamlessly adds Bluetooth audio like it was factory and no more messing with cables!

3002 tii · 02-19-2022, 03:47 PM

Just go Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the aux jack. It’s powers on with ignition, hardwired to fuse box and all tucked away out of sight. Bought a new hvac trim for $15 since the aux port is no longer “accessible”.

Z4MC Junkie · 02-21-2022, 01:16 PM

Thanks. I ended up buying an Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter and a 2' 3.5mm cable. Plug and play. Works like a charm. Cost me $18.

wdb · 02-21-2022, 04:16 PM

I use Tunai Firefly units in several of my cars. Great solution if you ask me.

Z4MC Junkie · 03-02-2022, 09:28 AM

I bought the plug and play Tunai Firefly LDAC Bluetooth adapter on Amazon for $40. It works really well and fits perfectly (I didn't need to use the 12" 3.5mm extension cable it came with to hook it up).

02-18-2022, 04:28 PM	#1
Z4MC Junkie New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	iPhone Music Aux Port 2007 Z4M Coupe I'm trying to play music on my 2020 SE iPhone using my 2007 Z4MC's radio Aux input. I found a non-Apple brand cable that connects to my iPhone charging port as well as my car's auxiliary audio input and cigarette lighter ports. The cable worked beautifully for a week and then mysteriously stopped working. I thought it might have been defective so I bought another one and had the exact same issue. Does anyone have any product recommendations?
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02-18-2022, 07:30 PM	#2
bwright657 Second Lieutenant 258 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [9.50] 1999 Mazda Miata [0.00]	I had a lot of trouble finding a good lightning to 3.5mm cable. Most don't have good digital to analog converters in them. Unfortunately the one I found that ended up working is no longer available. Using the official Apple adapter and a traditional 3.5mm cable should work though. Ultimately I ended up putting a BlueBus in my coupe. It seamlessly adds Bluetooth audio like it was factory and no more messing with cables! __________________ '08 Z4M Coupe \| Space Grey/Imola Red Extended/Carbon Leather \| Eventuri Intake \| Strömung Exhaust \| Strong Strut Front/Rear Braces \| 19" E46 M3 ZCP Wheels
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02-19-2022, 03:47 PM	#3
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2282 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Just go Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the aux jack. It’s powers on with ignition, hardwired to fuse box and all tucked away out of sight. Bought a new hvac trim for $15 since the aux port is no longer “accessible”. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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02-21-2022, 01:16 PM	#4
Z4MC Junkie New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I ended up buying an Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter and a 2' 3.5mm cable. Plug and play. Works like a charm. Cost me $18.
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02-21-2022, 04:16 PM	#5
wdb dances with roads 4722 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I use Tunai Firefly units in several of my cars. Great solution if you ask me.
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03-02-2022, 09:28 AM	#6
Z4MC Junkie New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	I bought the plug and play Tunai Firefly LDAC Bluetooth adapter on Amazon for $40. It works really well and fits perfectly (I didn't need to use the 12" 3.5mm extension cable it came with to hook it up).
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