Any ideas what this wire is?

figure09 · 05-04-2023, 09:01 PM

Hi everyone. About to finalize a deal with a buyer for a 2006 Z4 M and he told me the first owner installed an iPod adapter/wire to the car. Neither of us know how it was installed or where it's connected to, so I'm hoping someone here can shed some light for us. The brand is 'iwire'.

All we know is that it's coming from the center console under the shift knob area.

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pungo · 05-04-2023, 09:16 PM

Have you or the seller connected an ipod and or iphone to it and see if it plays music through the stereo

Ranchroundel · 05-04-2023, 09:22 PM

I have a similar connector but my wire is not covered with electrical tape. I connected a Bluetooth Ivery module to it and can now listen to my music from my iPhone.

figure09 · 05-04-2023, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pungo

Have you or the seller connected an ipod and or iphone to it and see if it plays music through the stereo

Ha, we know what it is but I'm wondering where it connects through and if this is common.

figure09 · 05-04-2023, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranchroundel

I have a similar connector but my wire is not covered with electrical tape. I connected a Bluetooth Ivery module to it and can now listen to my music from my iPhone.

Where is it connected and fed through? I tend to keep my cars OEM (haven't done anything to my e82 or my previous e88) and I'm not very car savvy.

3002 tii · 05-04-2023, 11:10 PM

It’s likely connected to another device like a soundbridge that’s likely tucked under the a/c panel or the ash tray.

pungo · 05-05-2023, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by figure09

Ha, we know what it is but I'm wondering where it connects through and if this is common.

Ha, I had a BMW branded ipod interface in my vehicle when I bought it used. It connected to the HU and came out in the glove box.

I'm sure that kludgy looking cable connects to the HU, how else would it be able to play music

I replaced the BMW one with an Intravee II, which is 100 times better.

grannyknot · 05-05-2023, 05:56 AM

I can't help you on the wire but I'm sure everyone here would love to see some pics of your new Z4

spambojambo · 05-08-2023, 07:04 PM

Oooh, I'm jealous of the extended leather on that Z4M

spambojambo · 05-08-2023, 07:19 PM

After some searching, that looks like an 'iSimple ipod interface for BMW' with a kill switch wired in?
If you have a Nav screen, then I'm guessing that wire runs under the the middle console to the back of the car, under the rear console, and into the trunk where there is probably a little adapter box back there using the CD-changer wiring.

3002 tii · 05-11-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spambojambo

Oooh, I'm jealous of the extended leather on that Z4M

Agreed, I even looked into getting one custom done by local upholstery shop…. crazy expensive lol.

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figure09 New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Any ideas what this wire is? Hi everyone. About to finalize a deal with a buyer for a 2006 Z4 M and he told me the first owner installed an iPod adapter/wire to the car. Neither of us know how it was installed or where it's connected to, so I'm hoping someone here can shed some light for us. The brand is 'iwire'. All we know is that it's coming from the center console under the shift knob area. View post on imgur.com
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Ranchroundel Enlisted Member 28 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2022 X5mc & 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Castle Rock CO iTrader: (0)	I have a similar connector but my wire is not covered with electrical tape. I connected a Bluetooth Ivery module to it and can now listen to my music from my iPhone.
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spambojambo New Member 11 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	After some searching, that looks like an 'iSimple ipod interface for BMW' with a kill switch wired in? If you have a Nav screen, then I'm guessing that wire runs under the the middle console to the back of the car, under the rear console, and into the trunk where there is probably a little adapter box back there using the CD-changer wiring.
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