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markwm · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:14 PM

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 · Jan 10th, 2008, 05:40 AM

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

airbusA346 · Jan 10th, 2008, 09:57 AM

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

Ant FR · Jan 10th, 2008, 10:24 AM

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

3rdpillar · Jan 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM

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 · Jan 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM

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

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#1
markwm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Should there be a CD changer lead in the boot? 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

Jan 10th, 2008, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	I believe I read somewhere that not all (especially UK?) MINIs are pre-wired for the CD changer. www.MINICalgary.com

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airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 8,868 Offline	I think it has to have CD Prep, spec'd on the order sheet? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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Jan 10th, 2008, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 1,922 Offline	yep think its optional, but no cost option. mine had it hidden away which was a relief

Jan 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
3rdpillar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 533 Offline	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.

Jan 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	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

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