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iPod Connections
My 2010 D4 has the older type of iPod connection, with the thick, curly lead, which is becoming a pain as phones grow in size etc. Is it possible to swap this for the later type which is more of a double USB socket (one labelled iPod).
Thanks,
Nigel.
14th Nov 2017 6:17 pm
KiwiD4
Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310
I don’t believe you can change the plug. However, you can get a non-curly cable that fits on eBay which takes up much less space and can be velcroed to the underside of the lid. And you can also add a Bluetooth adapter so you can stream music through that and not plug in at all! King of the typo.
MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!
Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway!
14th Nov 2017 6:48 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Thanks Kiwi!
14th Nov 2017 9:01 pm
KiwiD4
Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310
If you do want the Bluetooth streaming, the Bovee unit is the one I got after reading recommendations on here. It's awesome, and gives you full control of the music on your phone.
In fact, it looks as though Amazon are now selling it with the cable as well - you just need to check this is definitely the right plug on the end.....
Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway!
14th Nov 2017 9:36 pm
ukkiwi
Member Since: 10 Dec 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 3
hi,
do you know whether there is a cable available that fits the new iphone lightning cable type - and or can an adaptor be used from the original cable. separate but related note, can a replacement audio unit be put in so car play etc can be used, the LRD4 satnav etc is hardly class leading.
10th Dec 2017 3:52 am
KiwiD4
Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310
Hi UKKiwi. Just use the 30pin to lightning adapter. Definitely best to get the genuine Apple one. That’s what I was using before I got the Bluetooth adapter.
Not sure about a replacement head unit - it would need to work with things like the orignal steering wheel controls, amp etc. changing all of them might get very expensive very quickly! Best go into a decent car Audi place, there are plenty in Auckland.King of the typo.
MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!
Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway!
10th Dec 2017 5:29 am
ukkiwi
Member Since: 10 Dec 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 3
thanks for that, do you know if using the bovee allows you to use apple/google maps (audio queues only i assume), and if so can you stream music and directions at the same time?
10th Dec 2017 7:38 am
KiwiD4
Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310
Not sure sorry, I just use the on board nav if I ever need to. I’m sure someone else here will know.
If it works with headphone I expect it would.King of the typo.
MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!
Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway!
10th Dec 2017 8:02 am
ukkiwi
Member Since: 10 Dec 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 3
Bovee acquired & does the job. thx for the recommendation
7th Jan 2018 1:21 am
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1344
Another one for the Bovee! Thanks for the recommendation. It’s also cured the problem we have with our Mini following one of Apple’s so called ‘updates’!
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