CD Changer Socket - MINI Cooper Forum

maxk · #1 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 07:38 AM

I know it may be a dumb question, but I've spent last 3 hours trying to figure it out on my own with not much luck. I want to install new Dice Electronics Ipod controller on my 2005 Cooper S with HK (no Nav). I know the CD Changer socket should be near the HK amp on the right side of the trunk. But there is none! I even took out the back seats and side trim (hoping to lay the wire properly after I find the connector), but there is no socket! Does anybody know any other place it could be in '05 MCS w/HK? Please help!

Checkie_checkmate · #2 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 08:32 AM

When i fitted this to my 54 cooper it was located in the cubby whole you mean but was taped down quite heavily. All you could see was the small black connector/connectors?

I had to remove some of the binding to gain access to the wires.

I hope this helps

Checkie

DaFlake · #3 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 08:34 AM

It should be bundled up in the panel. You may have to cut some of the tape to see it.

umberto · #4 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 11:12 AM

same here...had to unwrap some sticky balck cloth tape to find the 2 little sockets

maxk · #5 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 05:13 PM

Went to the service dept today and they said that those CD Changer cables just no loger being installed in newer models. Duh?! So, now to wire it all I'd have to buy $107 cd changer wire kit. and run both or them through the car (or cut and solder). This is just nuts!

Lucky Dave · #6 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 05:23 PM

MY 05 MCS has the plugs and so has every later car I have ever worked on!

Checkie_checkmate · #7 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 05:26 PM

I know it was an option on pre face lifted versions but i was pretty sure they changed it during the face lift so every car had it.

Ask another dealer me tinks.

Checkie

Ps going to go check my car now! he he

Checkie_checkmate · #8 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 05:35 PM

I just checked my 06 MCS checkmate with H/K and i've got it, pics bellow

It's under the second piece of white tape on the right. it's a small 1 cm by 0.5 cm connector. Thats how i would describe it.

Sorry for poor quality used my bone:

Checkie

maxk · #9 (**permalink**) Aug 15th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original)

I just checked my 06 MCS checkmate with H/K and i've got it, pics bellow. It's under the second piece of white tape on the right. it's a small 1 cm by 0.5 cm connector. Thats how i would describe it.

Thanks Checkie. I know which ones you are talking about as I saw it in another Mini at the service center. But those are definitely missing on mine. And the dealer says that's the norm... But from what I can see, I'm totaly out of luck... Also, can't find those R40 Head unit connectors being available anywhere on the net. Probably may try and check with some wreckage companies..

DaFlake · #10 (**permalink**) Aug 16th, 2006, 08:45 AM

Got them on mine as well.

Aminiman · #11 (**permalink**) Aug 18th, 2006, 06:27 PM

I'm in the EXACT same situation as you! I've pulled the H/K amp out of the cubby, and there are NO CD changer cables in there. Dammit this is very frustrating! BTW I've got an '06 Cooper S JCW.

703MGB · #12 (**permalink**) Aug 23rd, 2006, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by maxk (original)

Went to the service dept today and they said that those CD Changer cables just no loger being installed in newer models. Duh?! So, now to wire it all I'd have to buy $107 cd changer wire kit. and run both or them through the car (or cut and solder). This is just nuts!

I am looking for the CD chnager wire kit. Even at 107$ I will pay for it..Just tell where you were able to find it????Which dealer