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mini-millie-n-dan · Apr 19th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I'm not very techinal so thought I would put this question to you all.
Just had an ipod nano and wondering if there is any way of getting it connected to my 2001 cooper? It has a standard tape headunit with a BMW CD changer in the boot?
Has anyone done this already?

Darthbladerni · Apr 19th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini-millie-n-dan (original)

I'm not very techinal so thought I would put this question to you all.
Just had an ipod nano and wondering if there is any way of getting it connected to my 2001 cooper? It has a standard tape headunit with a BMW CD changer in the boot?
Has anyone done this already?

I havent but it can be done.

Below is a tutorial posted in the FAQ section on here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_aux_input

Scroll down the page a bit to see it.

Instead of doing what he is saying, you could run the cable behind into the storage shelf or into the cup at the front.

I use an FM transmitter though

ScottyBoy · Apr 20th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Yes you can its very simple, the DIY that Darthbladerni has posted will give you all the details you need to order the lead from BMW which is £40.

Ive done that and it works a treat but make sure you buy a decent lead to connect from the new slot to your ipod for a decent sound.

Scott

mini-millie-n-dan · Apr 20th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

I havent but it can be done.

Below is a tutorial posted in the FAQ section on here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_aux_input

Scroll down the page a bit to see it.

Instead of doing what he is saying, you could run the cable behind into the storage shelf or into the cup at the front.

I use an FM transmitter though

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original)

Yes you can its very simple, the DIY that Darthbladerni has posted will give you all the details you need to order the lead from BMW which is £40.

Ive done that and it works a treat but make sure you buy a decent lead to connect from the new slot to your ipod for a decent sound.

Scott

Thanks guys, good to know it can be done. Will get my BF to read the posts as he will have to sort this one out for me!!

mikeythemini · Apr 20th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Please note - the above solutions WILL NOT work for you
2001 Mini stereos (wave or boost) do not have aux in & if you have standard cassette then this is WAVE & they never had aux in facility 2001-2006

But all is not lost.
You can fit a gateway 100 - £90 + vat. With this solution you will LOSE your CD changer but you will be able to control the ipod from the stereo.
You could fit an icelink lite - again you will LOSE your Cd changer £95 + vat. This charges the ipod & gives audio from the dock connector, you use the ipod buttons.
You could fit AUX in for Wave - again you LOSE the CD changer £40 + vat. This just plugs into the headphone jack on the ipod & DOESNT charge it.
You could fit an icelink FM. This has a cradle for the ipod, charges it & plays through the radio (its not an fm transmitter) You can keep your CD changer. We can provide this as a splice kit or plug & play

Apr 19th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#1
mini-millie-n-dan MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: stoke on trent Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Can i connect my ipod to my mini? I'm not very techinal so thought I would put this question to you all. Just had an ipod nano and wondering if there is any way of getting it connected to my 2001 cooper? It has a standard tape headunit with a BMW CD changer in the boot? Has anyone done this already?

Apr 20th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 8,907 Online	Please note - the above solutions WILL NOT work for you 2001 Mini stereos (wave or boost) do not have aux in & if you have standard cassette then this is WAVE & they never had aux in facility 2001-2006 But all is not lost. You can fit a gateway 100 - £90 + vat. With this solution you will LOSE your CD changer but you will be able to control the ipod from the stereo. You could fit an icelink lite - again you will LOSE your Cd changer £95 + vat. This charges the ipod & gives audio from the dock connector, you use the ipod buttons. You could fit AUX in for Wave - again you LOSE the CD changer £40 + vat. This just plugs into the headphone jack on the ipod & DOESNT charge it. You could fit an icelink FM. This has a cradle for the ipod, charges it & plays through the radio (its not an fm transmitter) You can keep your CD changer. We can provide this as a splice kit or plug & play Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Apr 19th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 1,794 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini-millie-n-dan (original) I'm not very techinal so thought I would put this question to you all. Just had an ipod nano and wondering if there is any way of getting it connected to my 2001 cooper? It has a standard tape headunit with a BMW CD changer in the boot? Has anyone done this already? I havent but it can be done. Below is a tutorial posted in the FAQ section on here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_aux_input Scroll down the page a bit to see it. Instead of doing what he is saying, you could run the cable behind into the storage shelf or into the cup at the front. I use an FM transmitter though

Apr 20th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Yes you can its very simple, the DIY that Darthbladerni has posted will give you all the details you need to order the lead from BMW which is £40. Ive done that and it works a treat but make sure you buy a decent lead to connect from the new slot to your ipod for a decent sound. Scott

Apr 20th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
mini-millie-n-dan MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: stoke on trent Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original) I havent but it can be done. Below is a tutorial posted in the FAQ section on here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_aux_input Scroll down the page a bit to see it. Instead of doing what he is saying, you could run the cable behind into the storage shelf or into the cup at the front. I use an FM transmitter though Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original) Yes you can its very simple, the DIY that Darthbladerni has posted will give you all the details you need to order the lead from BMW which is £40. Ive done that and it works a treat but make sure you buy a decent lead to connect from the new slot to your ipod for a decent sound. Scott Thanks guys, good to know it can be done. Will get my BF to read the posts as he will have to sort this one out for me!!

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