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JCWCOMP62 · Oct 6th, 2006, 11:11 PM

We've begun noticing that the radio is powering off for no apparent reason... has the iPod kit.

Is this some sort of feature that I haven't figured out how to disable yet?

Or have I got a defective H-K system?

MiniPapa · Oct 7th, 2006, 12:42 AM

Is it the radio or the AUX mode (Ipod) that cuts out?
If it is the Radio mode nevermind the rest of this.

If it is the AUX mode is your Ipod plugged into the 12V socket?

There is a common issue with a ground loop cutting out the AUX. Do a search for "ground loop isolation" on these boards for way more info.

You either need a $18 Radio Shack part or don't charge the Ipod while listening.

GBMINI · Oct 7th, 2006, 01:37 AM

Does it turn off after 20 minutes?
If so it's an error in the wiring to the head unit!

JCWCOMP62 · Oct 7th, 2006, 06:28 PM

I had a look at the fuses... #10 (5Amp) was blown. Might have happened as a result of the dealer installing the iPod adaptor.

Replaced the fuse but haven't had a chance to test the radio/CD while driving but will tonight. Before replacing the fuse the radio turned off after 20 minutes even while the car was running.

JCWCOMP62 · Oct 9th, 2006, 04:01 PM

4-Hour Test Drive produced no anomolies with radio/iPod/... must have been the #10 fuse. I wonder if the the installation method for the iPOod kit produces the blown fuse.

SiBradbury · Oct 9th, 2006, 06:34 PM

I've had this problem with my Alpine head unit too. Also it's occasionally coupled with my trip meter resetting itself to zero although my clock maintains the correct time. Any ideas?

JCWCOMP62 · Oct 9th, 2006, 08:14 PM

Which trip meter function resets? All/some? I will have to watch for this... I also have the trip computer...

SiBradbury · Oct 10th, 2006, 08:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCWCOMP62 (original)

Which trip meter function resets? All/some? I will have to watch for this... I also have the trip computer...

You know,the trip meter. The mileage display that you can reset.

popey · Nov 19th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Take it were not talking about the R56

GBMINI · Nov 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM

There's a separate forum for the R56 "second gen" MINI

SiBradbury · Nov 19th, 2006, 09:46 PM

I notice that the times when this happens is just as i've turned off my ignition and i get a rapid clicking noise from somewhere behind the dashboard (its a similar sound to a moisy elec fuel pump altho it's obviously not this!). This is sometimes accompanied by the doors not automatically unlocking when the keys are removed.

Oct 7th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 10:51 PM Posts: 7,568 Online	Does it turn off after 20 minutes? If so it's an error in the wiring to the head unit! Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

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GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 10:51 PM Posts: 7,568 Online	There's a separate forum for the R56 "second gen" MINI Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

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JCWCOMP62 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Harmon-Kardon Radio Powering Off? We've begun noticing that the radio is powering off for no apparent reason... has the iPod kit. Is this some sort of feature that I haven't figured out how to disable yet? Or have I got a defective H-K system?

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Oct 7th, 2006, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniPapa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Is it the radio or the AUX mode (Ipod) that cuts out? If it is the Radio mode nevermind the rest of this. If it is the AUX mode is your Ipod plugged into the 12V socket? There is a common issue with a ground loop cutting out the AUX. Do a search for "ground loop isolation" on these boards for way more info. You either need a $18 Radio Shack part or don't charge the Ipod while listening.

Oct 7th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
JCWCOMP62 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 21 Offline	I had a look at the fuses... #10 (5Amp) was blown. Might have happened as a result of the dealer installing the iPod adaptor. Replaced the fuse but haven't had a chance to test the radio/CD while driving but will tonight. Before replacing the fuse the radio turned off after 20 minutes even while the car was running.

Oct 9th, 2006, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
JCWCOMP62 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 21 Offline	4-Hour Test Drive produced no anomolies with radio/iPod/... must have been the #10 fuse. I wonder if the the installation method for the iPOod kit produces the blown fuse.

Oct 9th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	I've had this problem with my Alpine head unit too. Also it's occasionally coupled with my trip meter resetting itself to zero although my clock maintains the correct time. Any ideas?

Oct 9th, 2006, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
JCWCOMP62 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Which trip meter function resets? All/some? I will have to watch for this... I also have the trip computer...

Oct 10th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCWCOMP62 (original) Which trip meter function resets? All/some? I will have to watch for this... I also have the trip computer... You know,the trip meter. The mileage display that you can reset.

Nov 19th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Take it were not talking about the R56

Nov 19th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	I notice that the times when this happens is just as i've turned off my ignition and i get a rapid clicking noise from somewhere behind the dashboard (its a similar sound to a moisy elec fuel pump altho it's obviously not this!). This is sometimes accompanied by the doors not automatically unlocking when the keys are removed.

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