iPhone 3GS in BMW Mini using adapter cable - no charging

Hi all

I have recently purchased a 3GS and have tried to use it in my Mini - it plays music using the iPod cable (into USB and 3.5mm audio) just fine - but says not able to charge with this accesory.

According to all I have read the 3G and 3GS have identical charging - but my wife's 3G works just fine in the car and charges too.

I spoke to the local Apple store and they were confused. They recommended to try adapters that change from firewire to USB charging pins - tried one made by Scosche and by Griffin -both make no differnce

I have also tried it in another Mini with the dealership and tried different cables etc - all seems to point to the iPhone!
If any one can help I would appreciate it

3GS, iPhone OS 3.0

Posted on Jul 7, 2009 2:35 AM

111 replies

deggie

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Nov 29, 2009 12:10 PM in response to pilothotair

You need a special cable from your mini dealer.

Dec 4, 2009 8:05 AM in response to newpike

Hey all,

I just stopped by my local Mini Dealer (Prestige Mini in Mahwah, NJ) and was told that the situation has been remedied. Because of the change in the power supply to the iPhone 3GS, a new cable needed to be produced. Of course, they did not have that cable in stock today. They said it's a relatively new fix and haven't received any of the new cables yet. They also did not have a timetable for when they would arrive. For all of you in northern NJ in need of this cable, keep calling them or stopping by and nagging them...maybe it'll expedite delivery to our area. Maybe they'll arrive just in time for stocking stuffer but I'm not holding my breath...I'm hopeful, but I've been waiting nearly 6 months for this fix.

Ian

deggie

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Dec 4, 2009 8:30 AM in response to Ian Kuczynski

There is no change between the 3G and 3Gs power supply. There was a change from the 2G to the 3G when Firewire circuitry was removed.

I've been waiting since July 11, 2008.

Dec 4, 2009 2:24 PM in response to newpike

deggie, don't shoot the messenger! I'm just relaying what the guys at Mini told me. We'll find out if it's true or not when those new cables come in...IF they do!

deggie

Level 10

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Dec 4, 2009 3:44 PM in response to Ian Kuczynski

Not shooting you, just pointing out the information they gave you was incorrect. And as I said I'm still waiting for my new cable which is to make it charge the 3G.

Dec 6, 2009 5:10 PM in response to newpike

It seems that the Cablejive products are the best solution to the issue for now. I see the link in the earlier post is a US site. Does anyone know of a UK source for them?

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iPhone 3GS in BMW Mini using adapter cable - no charging