Thank you, Scott – now perhaps you can enlighten us as to the function of the little plastic clips on the glovebox door just in front of the AMI…

Yes, The clips on the glove box door are for a Pen. This is to secure it, so it does not slide back and forth in the glove box.

Thanks. Very Teutonic – bit I was thinking it might be something more exotic!

How do I connect my Zune to my S5 MMI with navigation?

Mark, if you go to your Audi parts department you should be able to find an adapter cable for your Zune.

I have the blue iPod adapter cably for my A5 (without Nav) but the AMI does not detect the iPod when it is connected. The iPod however shows the Audi word and symbol and says OK to disconnect. Any ideas what could be wrong?

Darren, I would try the black cable, that should solve your problem

What about 2008 A6 and Q7′s which adapter do they require for Iphone 3G?

Jose, the black cable should work with the 2008 A6 & Q7.

Hi Scott, I see there are 2 cables approved for use with the 2009 A4 w/ Nav:

4F0 051 510 E (black grommet)
4F0 051 510 L (black grommet)

What’s the difference?

BMWBig6, The 4F0 051 510E is for the regular iPods.
The 4F0 051 510L is for the iPod Nano.

Hi Scott, I just got my 2009 A4 Avant with Navi and my 3rd generation ipod isn’t being recognized. Is it too old? I’m also having a problem with my Treo 680. I can make and receive calls, but I can’t access my contacts. Help! Thanks, Rob.

Rob, Call your Audi service department your car may need a TSB (software update) or a new cable. Also not all phones have the ability to tranfer contacts over to the Audi.

Hello, I have an Audi A6 2005.5, new body style with an updated MMI and nav. I also have a six disk changer in the glove box, but it looks different than those above. Are there iPod and/or iPhone adapters avaliable for my car does anyone know?

Thanks!
Brian

Brian,
Yes, you can have an iPod adapter installed by your local Audi dealer, it is a bit pricey but it can be done.

Hi, I got the ’09 A4 with Navi and I have 3G iPhone. I was given the L cable, however it doesn’t work as my iphone doesn’t recognize it. Will the K or the E cable work for the iphone?

Great article – glad to see the images. I have a 2008 Audi A5 and I’m looking to retrofit the AMI into the glovebox. I went into my dealer and they told me the parts I would need. Once it arrived, I called the service dept. to schedule the install but don’t feel confident with them. How much is the labor for the AMI retrofit? I’m doubting their skills and wondering if I can do it myself too.

Yes, first try a new cable that should solve your problem, the iPhone will work with your vehicle they are very compatible.

Tony,
Though I spent over 4 years in the Audi Service Department I don’t have the cost to install the Music Interface in the Audi A5, I don’t recomend trying this install your self. However to keep your local dealer honest just get some other quotes in your area for the same work, keep in mind there are many variables.

Where can i connect an ipod cable in my 2007 audi q7?

Brett,
You may not have an iPod port on your 2007 Q7 it was not standared untill 2008, if you do it would be under the center armrest.

Hi Scott! I just purchased an 08 Q7 a couple days ago. I’ve plugged
in my iPod Touch and my boyfriend’s iPhone but neither is recognized.
I have blac grommet cable and my owners manual states 5th Gen as the
highest compatible??? Should I ask the dealer for a blue grommet or
is it just not compatible?

Thanks in advance!

Scott,

I just purchased the 08 Q7 a couple days ago. I’ve plugged in my iPod Touch and an iPhone and neither is recognized. I was given the black grommet cable and my owners manual states 5th Gen is the highest compatible. ??? Should I ask the dealer for a blue grommet cable or is my iPod Touch and iPhone just not compatible?

Thanks in advance!

Scott,

Do you know if the USB cable that is all black should be able to work with a 2009 A4 w/out nav? I would like to just use a hard drive instead.

Is there an iPod cable connector for an A4 2003 Audi. I would like to disconnect the CD changer in the symphony II Bose system and use the iPod instead. I would prefer to do this myself. I have removed the radio several times already since cd’S GET STUCK in the CD player on occasion when I go over a bump.

Appreciate your fedback.

Are there any alternative options besides the dealer to install an iPod interface? My 09 a4 was ordered without the ipod interface

I have a 2008 A6 with Nav and AMI. My 1st Gen iPhone worked fine with it until the Apple 2,0 (or so) upgrade to the iPhone. Now when I attach the iPhone, I get the “Initializing the device…” message, then it often just sits there for a couple minutes and says “There are no playable tracks on this device”. If I unplug the iPhone, select iPod on it and start a tune playing, then plug it back in to the AMI, it will start to stream the sound through (still showing the Initializing message) and. *sometimes*, will succeed in connecting, other times not. After two or three tries, it usually connects. When it does connect, it always starts playing the first song (alphabetically) by the first artist (alphabetically). It does not pick up and start where the iPhone was playing. Local Audi Service says there are no applicable AMI firmware updates but Apple says there is at least one (mainly for bluetooth) that can help. Any suggestions?

hi, i have an S Line Q7 and live in Dubai.
Audi wants to charge me USD 1700 to have it connected.
i was wondering if there is an AUX connnection some where?

I have a 2008 Q7. I bought the USB adapter for my Zune but it won’t read it. Anyone have an idea for me?

Quick question (hopefully): Am preparing to install retrofit AMI in my 2006 A6. I’m having my dealer update the MMI codes. I’d prefer to keep both my cd changer and the ami unit. Question: Do I need to have my dealer change any VAG-COM codes to use both together? I’ve read various posts. Some say no change is needed if you replace the cd changer with AMI but I’m unsure if I need to enable a media position if I use both AMI and changer. Thanks!

Is there an AMI cable to connect my Microsoft Zune to my 2009 A4?

Hi, I have an S5 with Sat Nav I assume this means I require the Blue Cable for my iPod to connect.? DO you know where I can get one other than Audi themselves who seem to charge a lot for a cable.

Hello, just picked up an A4 3.2 with Nav, and MMI. Have an iPod Nano, and an iPod touch. Not sure which cable to order. Will the version ending in K work for both of them?

Hi, and thanks for sharing all your knowledge here! I have a 2009 A4 with NAVI, and of course it can play music from my iPhone in iPod mode. However, I’d like to be able to listen to streaming audio, such as Pandora Radio. When I connect the phone, I can hear the streaming audio for a few moments, and then the Audi switches the phone to iPod mode. I switch back to the Panodora app and hear a few more seconds of music, and then the Audi switches it back to iPod. Is there any way to tell the Audi not to switch the phone to iPod mode? It looks like you can stream any audio source through the new Bluetooth interface, or get an AMI adapter to plug into the headphone jack, but either way I’d lose the ability to charge the phone, and it seems a shame to do that when all the wiring is already in place to transfer the audio and charge the phone through the iPod interface; it just seems like a software problem. Any ideas? Also, what is the most recent software version for the MMI on this car?

Hello,

Where can I purchase the AMI for a 2007 Q7?

Scott,
Great question! we can provide the AMI (Audi Music Interface) for you here at Sunset Imports and send it out to you. Sunset Audi has the most competitive prices on parts & service as well as new and Certified Audi’s. Call our parts department and let them know Scott from i am audi refered you and you will get the best price.

Scott Mitchell
http://www.iamaudi.com

Hi Scott I have 2009 A4 P+ without Navi. My software version is SW 0231, and I can only use the SD card, no SDHC. Is there a software update for the Symphony 6 cd?

Hey Scott!
Quick question. Do you know if there is a longer mmi cord, or extension. I’ve got a s5 and would like to run the cable closer to the driver, Me!
Luis

Luis,
Sorry they do not make an extension, your devise will stay in the glove box and will charge as you control it through the MMI (Multi Media Interface. Let me know if I can answer any more questions.

Scott thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I have 2010 Q5 2.0T without Navi and i have the AMI. Will the K or the E cable work for my ipod touch, black or blue ?

A friend from Bogota, Colombia

Juan,
Welcome to I Am Audi and in regards to your question you should be uing the blue cable, it is the most updated. If you need us to send you a cable let me know and I will have our parts department contact you. Thanks again and send us some pictures of your 2.0T Q5 in Bogota Columbia.

Hi Scott

i have 2009 A4 with no Navi.Now i am thinking to get a Navi.What are my options.If Navi is not possible,can i install OEM DVD system and do you recommend any ?

Thanks
Raj

Raj,
Sorry unlike past years it is very costly to install Navigation after the fact, my best recommendation it a hand held version, not as nice but it works.

Scott -
how can I hookup a non-ipod mp3 player or my Blackberry 8320 to play thru my 2006 A6 MMI ?
thanks in advance.
- Pete

If you call your local Audi Parts Department and let them know what devise you are trying to connect they can get you the right cable. A number of cables work for a number of seperate devices, but there is a cable for the Blackberry.

newbie question: I have a stripped down 2007 A3 2.0 with the Concert; no MMI. I’d like to connect my iPhone 3GS. Help!

Boberg,
In order to connect your iPhone 3GS you have to have Bluetooth. Look in your armrest to see if there is a mount, if not you don’t have the mount you don’t have Bluetooth. A3′s have never come with MMI, they come with Nav Plus. Remember all questions are good questions.

Hi Scott, I have recently purchased an A3 1.6 FSI sport (2006). I would like to connect my Ipod to the Audi car stereo, what is the best way to do this considering i dont have the AMI in the glove box?

Many thanks

Richard,
You can have an iPod adapter installed, it is a great feature that goes right in your glove box.

does anyone know where one of these ipod adapter cables can be purchased? i just need the cable, no the rest of the ipod adapter. the little metal “teeth” on the sides of the part of the cable that goes into the ipod broke off it seems. now the cable won’t stay in the ipod.

thanks

Jason,
Call 1-800-346-0182 and ask for the Audi Parts – let them know you saw it on I Am Audi and they will make sure to take great care of you.

Hi Scott, If I have the 2007 Audi q7 with out the thing under the armrest, then what are the options and prices for getting my ipod connected? Is there any simple cord I could buy? And what is AMI? Thanks for your help!! Mary

I own a 55 reg Audi A4, with the bose sound system syphany… Any ideas@@

Installing an iPod adapter can be done on your year and make of Audi // call your local Audi dealer and speak to the service department and have them give you full details.

I have a Audi A4 2009. When I try to play Pandora through my iphone it starts to play a song but then it goes directly to my ipod and only plays music from my ipod. Is there not an option to disable the ipod and play only Pandora? The only time Pandora worked is when my iphone said “There are no playable tracks on this device”

Hello Scott. I just bought a 2010 Q7 which is factory fitted with bluetooth and AMI (no navigation). In the glove box there is no iPod dock but rather a connector (on the top inner part of the glove box) that’s supposed to be receive the iPod or usb cable. I intend to keep on using my iPhone 3GS (bluetooth is working fine right now). Can you please advise me which iPod cable is needed and if you have in stock. I’m currently living in Lebanon and my daughter whose in the US is visiting me for X’mas. I am hoping to order before she leaves from R.I. Thanks in advance for your help.

Hello Scott,

I just stumbled across your website hoping to find an answer. I just purchased a 2007 Audi A8. I am wondering if there is an interface for the iPod/iPhone similar to that is listed here?

Your help is much appreciated.

Thank you.
Amin

Scott,

I have a 2007 Audi A4 1.8T. I do not have a nav unit – just the normal radio with a 6 cd changer in the dash. I wanted to hook up an ipod adapter to the unit but the dealer told me that if I do that I will lose my cd changer. Is this the case? I havent found any info on this online. Also, would I lose the text display on my dash? If I am mis-informed can you guide me to the correct type of adapter that would allow me use both my cd changer and the ipod adapter?

Scott-
I have a 2009 A4 w/o Navi. I also have an iPhone 3G. My MMI isn’t “initializing” when I connect the iPhone using the cable inside of the glove box. I have the cable with the blue end. My service techs are not saying much. I find it hard to believe this car and this phone is having such a problem. Can you assist?

Hi Scott, this is a great article and helps clear up some of the confusion I had!! My only query is in my Q7 (with Audi MMI and SatNav), is it true that if I use the cable to connect my IPhone 3GS 32GB so I can listen to music through the MMI, it cannot receive calls (via Bluetooth connection) ? Many thanks.

Hi Scott, I’m hoping you can help me with a problem I’m having with my new 2010 Q7 with MMI and Nav. The iPod hook up works as it should except that a “track” in the song is always missing so the song doesn’t sound right. For instance, Yellow Submarine by the Beatles plays except the lyrics are missing. When November Rain plays, the violins and cellos are missing. My kids listen to Snack Time by the Barenaked Ladies but notice that there is always a part missing, i.e. drums in one song and bass in another. Can you help me out?

Scott, Martin again. I should mention that when I unplug the iPod and listen with headphones or on my sounddock at home, the songs play properly.

Martin,
I would say with almost 100% certainty that this is a software issue with your Q7 or possibly a faulty iPod cable. Now it could be something else however I would bring it to your Audi dealer and let your service department know what is going on, my guess is that it is simple. Please keep me up dated on what they find I would love to know.

Scott Mitchell

Hi Scott, I bought an Audi q7 2009 but our audi agency did not put an ipod extention and if I want it I have to pay $1334 how to made it or installation? I hope you understanding me.
Thanks,
Abdu

Hi,
I bought a 2009 Audi A4 without the navigation package and I wanted to now retrofit if for factory navigation. The problem is I do not have a specific nav button, instead the controls are on the dashboard. Is it possible/is there a way to bypass not having the nav button and still to get the factory navigation? Thank you.

Pete

Pete,
I get this question a lot and the simple answer is at this time there is no solution. It is not cost effective to try and install a factory Nav. system in your new A4, if I get any updates on products being introduced I will let you know.

Scott Mitchell

Hey Scott,

I have a 2009 A4 Prem Plus with Nav. When I connect my Ipod Nano the music plays fine but when I shut the car off and turn it back on the AMI says the device is initializing and then it starts playing the first song on the Ipod and not where it left off. It does this about 75% of the time and the other 25% of the time it keeps playing where it had left off. Why?

Hi Scott, new to this site but in desperate need of answers !!!

I took delivery of an audi a5 s line (09 reg) recently and would like to hook up my ipod 30gb video version through the head unit. I was able to do this on my old A3 (04 reg) & an A4 (07 Reg) using the kit I purchased though connects 2. Is it possible to hook this up without having to have Audi charge me £399 for the privelege !!!!!

Your help would be much appreciated as I have been looing into this for weeks.

Cheers, Grant

Hey Scott,
I have a 2007 Q7 it has a CD changer in the arm rest I heard I can take that out and have a IPOD/IPHONE cable put in its place. is this very expensive to do.. and Is there an option for me to have satellite radio as well? Is there anything I could put in place of that CD changer that could give me both?? Ant info woould be so appreciated!

Wow what a great site. Just bought a 2010 A5 convertible and I am trying to download my entire Itouch into the MMI, just the way I did it in my Chrysler 300. Either I am missing something or this is not an option. Can I download my Itouch permentaly into the MMI hardrive I guess is the question? If not how would one get download their Itunes into the hardrive.

Hey Scott,

Follow up to the last post. Now I have tried 4 different cd’s and can not download them into the Jukebox either. Is there something wrong or is this just an Audi issue.
David

Hi Scott – can you help? I have just taken delivery of my new Audi TTRS and its lovely but when I connect my IPOD nano it does not recognise … have I got the wrong cable? or is it something else? Really appreciate your help, Sue

I JUST UPGRADED TO AN IPHONE 3GS AND IT DOESN’T CONNECT TO MY AUDI A4. MY OLD 3G WORKED WELL WITH THE CABLE THAT AUDI SUPPLIED. DO I NEED A NEW CABLE FOR THE UPDATED PHONE PERHAPS IT’S THE NEW FIRMWARE. ALSO HOW CAN YOU PLAY PANDORA OR MUSIC VIDEO SOUND THROUGH THE CAR SPEAKERS?

Scott,
I have a 2010 A4 2.0TQ with MMI/NAVI and a 2009 iphone 3gs. Normally the bluetooth connectivity works fine and the 3gs contacts load into the MMI just fine until the last week or so–now only the bluetooth works (i can make/take calls no problem), but the contacts do not import into the MMI. Any ideas? is it an iphone problem or an Audi MMI problem?

Hello,
I have a 2006 A6 3.2 how can I hook up my ipod to listen to music? also, can I use teh the Audi’s bluetooth?

my 2006 audi A6 say “Audi UHV 7665″ when my iphone requests the pin. Can you help me connect to my bluetooth?

Jose, the pin to connect your phone to your bluetooth from the factory on your year Audi is 1234, however if you but the Audi pre-owned then that code may have been changed.

Let me know how it goes,

Scott Mitchell
I Am Audi

Dear Scott
I have a 2009 Audi A4 with AMI but no nav. My Bluetooth works fine and I have the all black cable. My music was playing fine for the last 4 months, but in the last two days the phone won’t ” initialize” and if it does it says unknown pathway no playable tracks, but will work if a song us already playing on my phone. Please help

Matthew,
Two things may need to happen. First if you are using a iPhone Apple may have done an update on your phone and you may now need an update from your local Audi dealer on your vehicle. However first I would try to disconnect your phones blue tooth and reconnect it, however my guess is you need an update. While you are at the dealer I would also try the blue cable, this may solve all your concerns.

Scott Mitchell

Hi Scott,
First of all, great blog on Audi MMI and audio options!
I have a 2006 A6 with the CD Changer in the glove box and no iPod adapter. Is this something that can be added to my model year A6 without discarding the CD Changer? If so, what are the parts that are needed? Any idea how much those parts are and what a dealer shoudl charge to install?

Hi Scott,
Thanks so much for taking the time! I appreciate it.
I have a 2005 A8L. There is a long white cable coming out of the glove box from near the 6 disc changer. It seems to have an iPod connector on the end. When I plug in my Zune the MMI doesn’t read it. The connector fits into the Zune just fine. Do I need some kind of adapter because the iPod Connector is somehow incompatible with the Zune?

Hey Scott,

I have a 2009 A4 Prem Plus with Nav. When I connect my Ipod Nano the music plays fine but when I shut the car off and turn it back on the AMI says the device is initializing and then it starts playing the first song on the Ipod and not where it left off. It does this about 75% of the time and the other 25% of the time it keeps playing where it had left off. Why?

hello scott, i just took delivery of a 2010 audi s4 avant with MMI. Audi supplied 2 cables, only one fits the socket in the glove compartment and i slotted it in as in the manual instructions and plugged in my iphone, in “source” it searched and then a “not supported” msg came up after a few seconds. the same happened with my 5th gen ipod. any clues?

the code on the cable is – 4F0 051 510 Q 17.11.09

thanks. great website btw.

Thank you for the reply Scott about the code to connect to bluetooth (1234) the car was pre owned and 1234 did not work. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

Jose

I have just got an A3 SE sportback which is a fairly basic spec, no Audi music interface, no sat nav, basic hifi system. However I did get a factory fitted IPOD connection in the glove box. I was hoping to get some sort of functionality, such as being able to view album names / track names etc. It doesn’t seem to work that way, and I’m finding it totally impractical to search through my whole IPOD randomly looking for tracks. Does anyone have any advice or a quick fix for this problem – or am I stuck with it? Many thanks in anticipation, Neil.

I have an 2007 A8. It has navigation but not the AMI system. Is there any cord that i could use for an ipod?

I have an 09 audi a4 with no Nav. it does have blutooth. Is there supposed to be something in the glovebox to hook up an IPOD? i have a headphone type interface jack in the center console but i thought to control the ipod from the dash/stero controls you need something in the glove box? if i dont have anything in the glove box, should i get something installed from say best buy?

Scott,

I have an Audi A4 2008 with Nav and iPod dock in the glove compartment. The problem is two-fold. One, my new iPhone 3GS (and most really any iPod in the last 3 years) won’t fit in the slot (this is a dock not a cable). The second issue is even if it did fit in the dock I like to listen to Pandora and other apps through my phone. So I bought an iPhone extension cable which is just an iphone cable with a female and a male end and while it works fine plugged into my mac, the car doesn’t read it as though nothing is there. Any suggestions? The cable was pretty cheap, would this work if I spent more money?

Hi!

Seems there are a lot of i-pod related problems.

Bought an new A5 Coupe last week with AMI (w/o Nav). Purchased the relevant cable connection(black one – part nr 4F0-051-510K).

My i-pod (nano 4G) connects and all the functionality is available (i.e. selecting playlists, tracks etc) and it shows a track is playing, but I don’t get any sound. I’ve reset my i-pod and made sure its on newest software version. Even tried a friend’s i-pod. Still no sound.
Any suggestions / help?

Anyone know where I can get the A4 non navi Ipod cable connector online? My local Audi dealership in Austin, Tx is horrible! some of the worst customer service I have experienced. As soon as they realize you already have an Audi and not buying another one, no one seems to want to help you…

Scott, I have an 09 A4 Avant P+. Is it possible to change the appearance of the AMI? I am not to partial to the orange display of the AMI. I would much rather have it match the gauges. Also is it possible to replace the AMI buttons on the dash with the ones around the shifter, like the prestige package?

Jose, you will need to discover what the Bluetooth PIN (aka. BT PIN) is by taking the following steps: Press the TEL button then SET to go to your telephone settings then click on your Bluetooth settings then click “PIN For Hands Free Use.” From there, it will display your current PIN (labeled “BT PIN”). You can change it there also. Hope it helps!

so for an Audi Q7, the ipod cable is not included and has to be bought separate?

The iPod cable should have been provided by your dealer as part of the purchase.

To play Pandora on your iPhone through the Audi factory iPod adapter you need to attach your iPhone, then select track 6 (this will play all the tracks from your iPod). Then go into the iPod app on your phone (it will say that it in accessory mode or something), next you want to kill the iPod app by holding down the “Sleep/Wake” button until you get the “Power Off” slider now hold down the “Home” button until the app exits, now you can start the Pandora (or any other internet radio app) and listen to the streaming music of your choice.

Hi, great site! Just wanted to know is there anyway of movies / video clips stored on an iPod being viewed on the main screen? I’ve got an S-Line 2010 A5 with the AMI interface (No SAT NAV) and I can select playlists, albums, etc but no video option.

Hello there Scott

I wish there were more guys out there with the info that you seem to have on these audi systems. I run a workshop in Switzerland (Europe) and have fairly regularly clients coming in with questions concerning their various media systems. The Audi dealer here (AMAG)is absolutely not friendly (despite the amount of parts we order in from them every year!) their advice could often be compared to sabotage or disinformation at best hence I am looking for someone who could help me out with some issues.
I have a client with an 09 Q7 who wishes to put in the nav system. he has the nav button in the center console but just the monochrome (red) screen up front. Can I put in the other screen and fit the hardware to make the factory nav work ?
Second car and I saw many similar questions in the thread but no concrete answer. My client has an 08 A4 with Nav plus and cd changer in glove box. how can I add the ipod to this system ? for the moment the guy has a “frankenstein” link up where he has pulled cables out of the back and spliced in to the place of the cd changer but he has to go in there and unplug things every time he changes source and there is no dash control for the ipod and the songs just come up as track 1 track 2 etc (because it is reading the info as if it was coming in from the cd charger)

Long message and I do hope that you can take the time to go over it any help at this point would be a life line.
Kind regards
Emmanuel
Pitstop Garage Team

The above instructions from Tristan Larkin on June 18th, 2010 about playing Pandora app on the iPhone via Audi A4 factory installed iPhone interface, are not clear. Can anyone clarify, or confirm tha the instructions first to kill Pandora on the iPhone, then reopen, is correct?

I have an 2008 Audi S5 and about 3/4 weeks ago the MMI stop detecting my iphone and keeps giving me a “Cannot read from connected device”. I tried resetting my phone and defaulting on the MMI setting but nohting is working. Anyone have any ideas? I read one comment on a different website that I need to take it in to have Audi integrate the car with the new update to the phone.

Scott, What can you tell me about the MMI and the Droid

i just got an audi a3 sportback and cant connect my iphone through bluetooth. I can play music from iphone when connected but cant connect pick up a signal for the telephone feature.

Hey Scott,

I have a 2010 A6 Prestige with Nav. When I connect my Ipod the music plays fine but when I shut the car off and turn it back on the AMI says the device is initializing and then it starts playing the first song on the Ipod and not where it left off. It does this about 75% of the time and the other 25% of the time it keeps playing where it had left off. any suggestions?

Hi,
I have a 2007 A8 with MMI version 46.1.0, and equipped with AMI.

I would like to be able to use my Iphone 3GS as an Ipod and hook it up to the AMI. When attached, the MMI displays a message that says that the device may not be hooked up correctly and the MMI will not play music from the Iphone 3GS. The Iphone displays a message about it being connected to an unsupported accessory. The iphone will charge via the cable, however.

Does anyone know if the Iphone 3GS can be used as an ipod with my particular hardware and software? Perhaps an AMI update of some kind???

Hi everybody,

has anyone heard of Audi R8 problems with iPod connection?

Hi,
I have an Audi A4 2006 with MMI and want to fit a cable to use my Iphone through bluetooth and Ipod through my music system. I have been to a car audio shop who have said my system is not full MMI therefore there is no cable which will do this, although they cannot tell me why it is not full MMI except to say it is something to do with not having a fibre-optic cable.
Please can you help as to what I can do – or will I need a parrot kit which they have also said may not come through all the speakers?

Hi Scott, I have an 2008 Audi A4, No Nav, My old Ipod Mini played just fine in my car(glove compartment slot). Then I bought an ipod nano, the nano would play music but would not charge the ipod. Now I own a iPod Touch(3rd generation) and it will not even play in the car. I had to buy an extender cable as the device would not fit into the factory slot. Any suggestions on a cable I can use to make the iPod Touch function ? Thanks !