ios 6 and Alpine iDA-X305

starbelly, the KCU-445i won't work, it's wired differently and is more like the standard Apple sync/charging cable. I have one right here that I'm sending back to Crutchfield because it's incompatible with an X305.

I don't know if it helps any, but I've just ordered the lead from Alpine UK and the spares part number is 09-14676Z01 (all 0 are zero)

That's for the 'in the box' lead supplied with the head unit.

I've got an IDA-X305, iPhone 4S with iOS 6 and never had any problems with a cabled connection.

Only bluetooth problems I've ever had was when the last big iOS update about a year ago (?) made it necessary to update the firmware on the KCE-400BT thingy

Thank you Kerm1t, I just ordered that part number from www.pacparts.com. :-)

No worries - all this talk of difficulty in obtaining leads got me worried, especially as the casing on mine's split open, so I've ordered one myself

According to Alpine UK, the KC part number is a dealership part number, the 09- number's a spares reference

Spares Dept for UK; http://www.alpine.uk.com/contactsworldwide.html

SPARE PARTS

DTRONIX Limited

2, Canons Road

Old Wolverton

Milton Keynes

MK12 5TL

Tel: 0845 313 1644

Fax: 0845 313 1645

Anyone know where I can obtain the latest KCE-250BT firmware?

http://www.alpine.uk.com/support/bluetooth-firmware-update.html

USB lead 09-14676Z01works 🙂

IDA-X305, iPhone 4S iOS6

so is there a fix in which you are able to use the iPhone 5 (iOS 6) on the Alpine IDA-X305 other than using bluetooth? If so, what cord do I need to do this? Thanks!

akuhn235, the Apple iPhone cable 09-14676Z01 pictured above (usually included with the X305) in conjunction with an Apple 30-pin to Lightning adapter cable works for me (iPhone 5, iOS6, iDA-X305).

Supposedly, the KCU-440i includes the same 09-14676Z01adapter, but I'm not 100% sure. I know the KCU-445i won't work.

aaronpriest, first off thanks for the quick response! when you say 30-pin to lightning adapter cable, do you mean the piece posted below? thanks a bunch for your help! can't wait to get this all hooked up, been missin the luxury of an iPod library.

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-to-30-Pin-Adapter/dp/B0097BEFZE/ref=sr_1_1 0?ie=UTF8&qid=1350866830&sr=8-10&keywords=30+pin+to+lightning

akuhn235, yes, that's the one. I bought the longer cable from Apple instead of the smaller adapter, but others have reported the smaller adapter works too.

I actually have an IDA-X305s and the KCE-250BT. When I am on a call and a second call comes in, I see the call then it is instantly put to voicemail. I was hoping the firmware update from 3.80 to 4.00 might fix it but it didn't. It has been like this on IOS 4.X, 5.X, and now 6 so I figure it is either the BT or head unit. I can't find any settings regarding this so I just live with it. Anyone else have this issue or know how to resolve it? I went with the 250 because at the time the 400 was pretty pricey and I always plug it in so there wasn't a need to stream. If the 400 doesn't have this issue then I will upgrade as I can get one for $100 and sell my 250 for around $75.

BSlaughter - I have the 305s head unit and the 400bt adapter and the call waiting drops on mine like yours.

I haven't done any firmware updates, partially b/c I don't know how. Nor do I think it will resolve any of the issues.

I have the iphone 5 and ios6. Waiting for the 30pin to lighting adapter to come in b/c according to this forum it appears to work. However when I installed the Alpine equipment in my car I used a generic usb extender to get the proper distance cabling to my arm rest. We'lll see if the 30pin/lighting adapter will still work with that being the case.

Another issue that I asked in this forum that nobody answered is getting the song/artist info data to work via BT. Currently I put it on bluetooth and stream, but don't have any data which would be nice for the pandora etc.

If anyone with this setup or similar can offer some advice I'd appreciate it.

Head Unit 305s

Bluetooth Adapter the 400

Iphone 5 w/ IOS6

I've got an X305 (no S) and 400BT and never had any data via bluetooth, only when cabled.

Phonebook names etc are ok, but no song info.

Also, can't select artists etc when connected with bluetooth, not sure what order it plays in 😕

Thought I'd join in with my findings.

I have been following this thread since the launch of the iPhone 5 last month and thought I'd bring everyone up to speed with my experiences.

I bought the iPhone 5 when it came out and ever since then my iPad 2 has been acting as an iPhone stand in prior to the release of the lightning connector. I say has been, because a couple of weeks ago the original supplied cable disintergrated (unsurprising seeing as it is made of the most brittle plastic ever invented i think), and i bought a KCU-445i which I can confirm does NOT work with the X305.

I found this out the hard way thanks to Alpine's non-existent description coupled with the fact that it would appear that they not only don't stock the correct part any more, but also fail to make any reference on the website to the fact that it ever even existed in the first place.

Having returned that, I have now ordered "09-14676Z01" which may (or may not be) the same thing as KCU-440i however I can't confirm this either.

If anyone is still after this part, you can get it here

Lightning cable has now also been ordered, so I will update the forum on my findings once everything is in my possession and set up.

Unfortunately, the camera on my iPhone 5 has now died and it is being returned to Apple tomorrow. I'm beginning to think that the gods of car audio are conspiring against me and are determined that I never again listen to anything apart from FM radio.

Hey ho.

For what its worth: iPhone 5, iPad 2, X305 (Not S)