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LeighSue · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:52 AM

Hi all,

Sorry, this I know is a question asked to death, but I want to make sure I order the right things for my car! I tried a CD changer with it, but kept getting CD check, so I returned it to Mikey.

My car (well, wifes car) is a Cooper S. It is an 06 plate, with the standard CD player. Is that a Boost then?

I am looking to plug into the back of the standard stereo and run an Ipod lead to the glovebox. The Ipod I want to conenct is a Nano, purchased in black in September 06. Ideally, I'd like as much functionallity through the stereo as possible, but don't want to pay too much. I would also like to know the parts required for a simple AUX connection so the Ipod controls all the info, then will make a decsion which kit to go for.

I do not want the ipod on display, or any seperate display/control screens.

The best info I have so far is £125 from BMW for an aux only... I don't think so!

Thank you all!

Paul · Dec 8th, 2006, 07:19 PM

I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox.

LeighSue · Dec 8th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox.

Thanks Paul.

Did your head unit automatically detect the external deivce?

Mister · Dec 8th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox.

If you want as much functionality through the headunit (as you say in your first post), you should really talk to Mikey about the Ice-Link Plus.

Hope you get it sorted.

LeighSue · Dec 9th, 2006, 01:00 AM

I have now tried a connects2 set up, using an ipod adaptor rather than 3.5mm jack. It should utilise the CDC adaptor, but the head unit can't find it. It's probably a set up issue, but I've searched and searched and can't find it. I know BMW have changed the specs of the stereos, but has anyone resolved this?

LeighSue · Dec 11th, 2006, 02:38 PM

OK, Connects2 stuff has all gone back. When disconnecting the telemute connections (forgot to say it had those..), there sound came through, but functionality and display on the unit was lame.

Mike took a call today and we're going to try the IceLink Plus. Fingers crossed - 3rd time lucky!

DaFlake · Dec 11th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Icelink is the best solution and Mikey won't steer you wrong.

Dec 7th, 2006, 09:52 AM	#1
LeighSue MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 24 Offline	Ipod connections.. again.... Hi all, Sorry, this I know is a question asked to death, but I want to make sure I order the right things for my car! I tried a CD changer with it, but kept getting CD check, so I returned it to Mikey. My car (well, wifes car) is a Cooper S. It is an 06 plate, with the standard CD player. Is that a Boost then? I am looking to plug into the back of the standard stereo and run an Ipod lead to the glovebox. The Ipod I want to conenct is a Nano, purchased in black in September 06. Ideally, I'd like as much functionallity through the stereo as possible, but don't want to pay too much. I would also like to know the parts required for a simple AUX connection so the Ipod controls all the info, then will make a decsion which kit to go for. I do not want the ipod on display, or any seperate display/control screens. The best info I have so far is £125 from BMW for an aux only... I don't think so! Thank you all!

Dec 11th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Icelink is the best solution and Mikey won't steer you wrong. Global Moderator

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Dec 8th, 2006, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox.

Dec 8th, 2006, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
LeighSue MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 24 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox. Thanks Paul. Did your head unit automatically detect the external deivce?

Dec 8th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mister Uranus is composed of gas My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ghettoville, CA Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 3,048 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) I used a Dension IceLink plus from Mikey with my '06 boost CD no problem at all, had the iPod in the glovebox. If you want as much functionality through the headunit (as you say in your first post), you should really talk to Mikey about the Ice-Link Plus. Hope you get it sorted.

Dec 9th, 2006, 01:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
LeighSue MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 24 Offline	I have now tried a connects2 set up, using an ipod adaptor rather than 3.5mm jack. It should utilise the CDC adaptor, but the head unit can't find it. It's probably a set up issue, but I've searched and searched and can't find it. I know BMW have changed the specs of the stereos, but has anyone resolved this?

Dec 11th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
LeighSue MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 24 Offline	OK, Connects2 stuff has all gone back. When disconnecting the telemute connections (forgot to say it had those..), there sound came through, but functionality and display on the unit was lame. Mike took a call today and we're going to try the IceLink Plus. Fingers crossed - 3rd time lucky!

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