Should there be a CD changer lead in the boot?

[markwm]

Bought my sister one of the DICE units from IpodCarkitdirect for a 2004 mini cooper with boost radio/cd

took it to pro installer who tried and failed to install it. Says it's totally the wrong connection as mini's do not have a 6x3 pin plug in the boot. They even took the boost radio out and confirmed no leads were going into the boot.

Ipod car kit direct say they do work, says 'it's not our fault if your mini doesn't have the correct lead' and tried to say ours was somehow an odd one that came out of the factory without the lead. What's the score??

I've looked in the boot myself and they are no 6x3 connection in the compartments at all

[Ferroequine]

I believe I read somewhere that not all (especially UK?) MINIs are pre-wired for the CD changer.

[airbusA346]

I think it has to have CD Prep, spec'd on the order sheet?

[Ant FR]

yep think its optional, but no cost option. mine had it hidden away which was a relief

[3rdpillar]

Ring your local MINI dealer, tell them your reg or VIN number and they will tell you IF CD Prep was ordered on the vehicle.

[Richard Crofts]

Most cars have it as it was a no cost option if you had the boost stereo fitted. However not everyone did spec it. Your car may have come from the factory with Wave and someone fitted a boost set-up after and therefore it does not have the optional 'CD changer prep' through to the boot. Or maybe you/original buyer never ticked that no-cost option?! Check your order spec sheet for the car. BMW dealer can print it off from the computers if you have the cars reg (if original) or the chassis/vin number