I have my iPod nano (16GB ) hooked up to my USB port on my 550. I went to the AUX and selected USB Device and I can control the iPod from my steering wheel, I can see all the Artists, Albums, Songs, and Genres. However, when I go to my playlists it says "no information detected" - What's going on? I do have playlists, a dozen or so. Why can I not see them?

 

Are you using the center console USB or the glove box USB? My 2010 has the hard drive so maybe different than 2008, but I believe the center console USB requires the factory Y connector for all MYs to use with any iDevices. I'm using the center console with iPhone 5 and it detects the playlist. Sorry couldn't be of any more help.

 

I have an 08 550, so only have the one in the center console - no hard drive. I will look for the Y connector, just wondering why it detects everything BUT playlists.

 

Hey buddy I had the same problem, i have 2010 with center USB, and i needed to buy that fuckin Y cable.

 

LOL, I guess I will look into it then. Funny how all the Y cables on Amazon have really mixed reviews.

 

make sure its OEM, I got it at the dealer it comes with warranty, just keep rec.

 

If you are just using the apple cable to the USB that could be the problem. I have a BMW cable that connects to the usb and aux then to the ipod.

 

Yeah, I am using the Apple cable, I ordered a Y-cable last night. We will see if it fixes my problem. Thanks guys

 

should fix it, keep us posted =)

 

You guys were right, I picked up a Y cable on Amazon for $20, installed it. Now the iPod works perfectly, I have all my playlists, artists, songs, albums, genres, everything. Thanks guys