cd changer prep in 05 one convertible - MINI2

mrbodger · #1 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 03:08 PM

Hi, just picked up my 05 mini one convertible after trading in my cooper. I want to fit my cd changer but am unable to find the wiring. Is the wiring there? (the ad for the car said it was) and where can i find it, I've removed all the detatchable bits from inside the boot without any luck. Any help much appreciated.

supa-dupa-cooper · #2 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 03:14 PM

If the wiring is there but not obvious, its probably either been pushed right back or tucked right down the side of the plastic trim.

When I fitted my CD Changer I pushed the wiring right down the back of the plastic trim and pulled it out the bottom so I could plug it in, so check to see if someone has already done that

If not, take it to your local dealer and one of the salesmen/service guys should be able to find it for you

mrbodger · #3 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:33 PM

Thanx for the reply. The mini convertible is a lot different to the hatch, i had no problems finding the wiring in my first mini but i've removed everything in the boot that is removable and still can't find any wires. Might be that the cd prep isn't there.

supa-dupa-cooper · #4 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:39 PM

Ive just had a look on the MINI website and it says that CD Changer Prep is standard on a ONE Convertible (even if it doesnt have the Salt Pack) So it should be there somewhere

mrbodger · #5 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:45 PM

Thanx for the info matey. Think i'm gonna afta phone dealer like you said.

Thanx again.

supa-dupa-cooper · #6 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:51 PM

No probs

Welcome to MINI2 by the way

(forgot that bit

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mrbodger · #7 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 06:03 PM

Thanx, nice to be here.

Scrogg · #8 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 06:55 PM

The wiring is there, but unless a CD Changer has ever been fitted you'll need a MINI dealer (or anyone else that's fitted one before) to cut away part of the interior trim to access the connector

Bit of a massive design fault that's only on Convertibles.

supa-dupa-cooper · #9 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 06:56 PM

Is it not in the same place then Scrogg?

Scrogg · #10 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:01 PM

Roughly, yes, but due to the roof mechanism and different interior layout to the boot it's hidden behind a panel

It's been over a year since I had one fitted, so I can't remember exactly how it's done, but it is a bit of a pain to do

supa-dupa-cooper · #11 (**permalink**) Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Roughly, yes, but due to the roof mechanism and different interior layout to the boot it's hidden behind a panel

It's been over a year since I had one fitted, so I can't remember exactly how it's done, but it is a bit of a pain to do

Never knew that

withersea · #12 (**permalink**) Jan 9th, 2009, 02:33 PM

hi did you ever get to your cable - have same car and now looking for a CD changer as well.

cheers

DaFlake · #13 (**permalink**) Jan 9th, 2009, 03:43 PM

On the 05/06 Cabrio is was not always there. MINI for some reason started to pull it out. So, it is possible that the wiring is not there. This was only on the Cabrio.