Where can I buy an Aux In Kit?

[Lloyd Barnes]

Hi,

Just bought a 2003 Cooper with basic stereo (wave?). I want to be able to connect my IPhone to play music as an Aux In. Saw that you can get a kit to fit which places an aux in socket in the panel under the toggle switches. This sounds perfect and I might add a further 12v socket there if it will fit as I'm struggling with just one!!

Question is..... Where can I buy the kit from in the UK? Looked on the MINI website and couldn't find it? Are they available through the dealer or anywhere else?

Thanks

Lloyd

[Caveman]

The part number for the Auxiliary Connector Kit is 65120308752. You can compare dealer pricing with pricing from here.

This kit is for vehicles with Boost Radio only.

[Lloyd Barnes]

Thanks Caveman,

Sorry to be thick. Looked at the link you posted and I can see this is for Boost stereos only. Is the dealer part also just for Boost? (Ie am I kn*ckered if I want to do this to a Wave stereo?)

I'd just buy a new head unit but the car has a MINI 6cd changer in the boot and not sure if an aftermarket unit will hook up to that. ICE ain't my strong point!

[Caveman]

I don't think the Wave Radio has a place in the rear to plug in the aux connector.

Sorry but I can't help with your question regarding an aftermarket headunit and CD changer.

[Lloyd Barnes]

Ok, I'll perhaps keep a lookout for a second hand Boost unit as I'd like to keep it original. Thanks for the advice on this and other questions.

[Caveman]

Make sure it's a Boost Radio from a MINI built September 2002 or later.

[Lloyd Barnes]

Thanks Caveman, thinks I've found one. What's the difference between earlier and later models? Looks like the units a fiver so may be worth a punt anyway.

[Caveman]

Boost Radio from early models didn't have an aux socket in the rear.