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Roberto · Mar 20th, 2004, 09:25 PM

Do the MINI-brand Aux.Gauges block access to the Aux. Audio Input? Can an extension cable be connected to aux input to alllow its use with the gauges?

Thanks,
Roberto

2BlueMCSMRdstr · Mar 20th, 2004, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Roberto

Do the MINI-brand Aux.Gauges block access to the Aux. Audio Input? Can an extension cable be connected to aux input to alllow its use with the gauges?

Thanks,
Roberto

Normal positioning of the aux audio input is in the glove box. Some have successfully placed the aux input by the driver with a European parcel shelf upgrade. No problem or interference with the aux gauge setup. In fact, I'm having the aux gauges and aux input (glovebox) installed as we speak. I don't understand your second question. You want to have an additional aux input on the aux gauges???

Roberto · Mar 20th, 2004, 10:10 PM

Thanks for clarifying the issue. From the zoom pitures that I saw, I thought the aux. audio input was located directly below the radio, recessed in the empty area between the two columns.

JeffM · Mar 21st, 2004, 04:24 PM

As 2Blue says, the standard dealer installed location for the audio input is in the glovebox, but if you've got a good dealer they can put in it other places if you ask nicely. My dealer uses a different location as their standard - in the right side of the left downtube. This mostly hides it from the driver's view, and is a very convenient place to connect an iPod sitting in the cup holder. Another good option if you've got the aux gauges is to have the audio jack installed in the gauge panel in between gauges. Search for threads about the audio jack here on Mini2 and you'll find some photos of that location.

Windshadow · Mar 21st, 2004, 06:20 PM

Keith told me that MINI Peabody would not install the AUX on my MINI as I have the Navigation system with HK and he said MINI US did not support it... he mentioned something about a custom ice shop near the Burlington Mall but just how hard is it to do the AUX on a MINI like mine?

Bugged · Mar 22nd, 2004, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Windshadow

Keith told me that MINI Peabody would not install the AUX on my MINI as I have the Navigation system with HK and he said MINI US did not support it... he mentioned something about a custom ice shop near the Burlington Mall but just how hard is it to do the AUX on a MINI like mine?

Keith is wrong... I've got a 2003 with HK and Nav and I have the aux input. Did it myself. As a matter of fact it's easier to put in the aux input with HK and Nav than without the HK. There's actually two connectors on the back of the HK head unit as opposed to one on the non-HK units. One of those connectors will be occupied if you have the Nav and the other will be free, just plug the aux connector into the free connector.

Now if you don't have HK and only have the single connector, it's a little more work, it'll take you an extra 5 minutes to put in.

Bugged · Mar 22nd, 2004, 04:54 PM

Oh, and the adapter comes with aprroximately 6ft of cable, so you could pretty much place it anywhere in the front of the car.

Windshadow · Mar 22nd, 2004, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged

Keith is wrong... I've got a 2003 with HK and Nav and I have the aux input. Did it myself. As a matter of fact it's easier to put in the aux input with HK and Nav than without the HK. There's actually two connectors on the back of the HK head unit as opposed to one on the non-HK units. One of those connectors will be occupied if you have the Nav and the other will be free, just plug the aux connector into the free connector.

Now if you don't have HK and only have the single connector, it's a little more work, it'll take you an extra 5 minutes to put in.

Good news thanks a bunch

Grendalsiii · Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:58 PM

I second Bugged, one recommendation on placement. I put it on the bit of plastic trim underneath the toggle switch bank. facing directly downward. Not on the removable section but the trim that stays in place. This keeps it out of sight, however it is now directly above the cigarette lighter which means there is space competition between the power adapter and the mini plug coming from the aux adapter. I went searching to all my local electronic supply stores and could not come up with a right angle mini plug. Went online and ordered some from a website and am awaiting arrival.

Smooth roads

sorlo · Mar 23rd, 2004, 07:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged

Oh, and the adapter comes with aprroximately 6ft of cable, so you could pretty much place it anywhere in the front of the car.

So when I bring my car to the dealer to install the AUX port, I will get a long cable for free?

Bugged · Mar 23rd, 2004, 09:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sorlo

So when I bring my car to the dealer to install the AUX port, I will get a long cable for free?

No, the cable that goes from the connector that plugs into the headunit, to the actual aux input jack tha you plug your devices into is approximately 6 feet long. Because of that cable, the jack can be placed anywhere in the front of the car

sorlo · Mar 24th, 2004, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged

No, the cable that goes from the connector that plugs into the headunit, to the actual aux input jack tha you plug your devices into is approximately 6 feet long. Because of that cable, the jack can be placed anywhere in the front of the car

Thanks for the quick reply. Got the AUX installed today and it's connected to the iPod.

Mar 20th, 2004, 09:25 PM	#1
Roberto MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Aux. Gauges vs. Aux. Audio Input Do the MINI-brand Aux.Gauges block access to the Aux. Audio Input? Can an extension cable be connected to aux input to alllow its use with the gauges? Thanks, Roberto

Mar 21st, 2004, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Windshadow MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newcastle Maine Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 2,450 Offline	Keith told me that MINI Peabody would not install the AUX on my MINI as I have the Navigation system with HK and he said MINI US did not support it... he mentioned something about a custom ice shop near the Burlington Mall but just how hard is it to do the AUX on a MINI like mine? S BRG/W Randolph 3 PAC NAV Mid Coast Maine, U.S.A.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Windshadow MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newcastle Maine Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 2,450 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged Keith is wrong... I've got a 2003 with HK and Nav and I have the aux input. Did it myself. As a matter of fact it's easier to put in the aux input with HK and Nav than without the HK. There's actually two connectors on the back of the HK head unit as opposed to one on the non-HK units. One of those connectors will be occupied if you have the Nav and the other will be free, just plug the aux connector into the free connector. Now if you don't have HK and only have the single connector, it's a little more work, it'll take you an extra 5 minutes to put in. Good news thanks a bunch S BRG/W Randolph 3 PAC NAV Mid Coast Maine, U.S.A.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grendalsiii the Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tennessee Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I second Bugged, one recommendation on placement. I put it on the bit of plastic trim underneath the toggle switch bank. facing directly downward. Not on the removable section but the trim that stays in place. This keeps it out of sight, however it is now directly above the cigarette lighter which means there is space competition between the power adapter and the mini plug coming from the aux adapter. I went searching to all my local electronic supply stores and could not come up with a right angle mini plug. Went online and ordered some from a website and am awaiting arrival. Smooth roads so it seems my purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
sorlo Car enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hong Kong/Boston, MA Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged Oh, and the adapter comes with aprroximately 6ft of cable, so you could pretty much place it anywhere in the front of the car. So when I bring my car to the dealer to install the AUX port, I will get a long cable for free? Boston - 03 JCW MCS (S1274) - DS/B, Bonnet Stripes (Sold) HK - 05 MCS - HB/W (It's finally here!) Pix of my car http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/13158/50935.jpg

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Mar 20th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
2BlueMCSMRdstr Ducati Corse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Roberto Do the MINI-brand Aux.Gauges block access to the Aux. Audio Input? Can an extension cable be connected to aux input to alllow its use with the gauges? Thanks, Roberto Normal positioning of the aux audio input is in the glove box. Some have successfully placed the aux input by the driver with a European parcel shelf upgrade. No problem or interference with the aux gauge setup. In fact, I'm having the aux gauges and aux input (glovebox) installed as we speak. I don't understand your second question. You want to have an additional aux input on the aux gauges???

Mar 20th, 2004, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roberto MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Thanks for clarifying the issue. From the zoom pitures that I saw, I thought the aux. audio input was located directly below the radio, recessed in the empty area between the two columns.

Mar 21st, 2004, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeffM MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wichita, KS USA Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 44 Offline	As 2Blue says, the standard dealer installed location for the audio input is in the glovebox, but if you've got a good dealer they can put in it other places if you ask nicely. My dealer uses a different location as their standard - in the right side of the left downtube. This mostly hides it from the driver's view, and is a very convenient place to connect an iPod sitting in the cup holder. Another good option if you've got the aux gauges is to have the audio jack installed in the gauge panel in between gauges. Search for threads about the audio jack here on Mini2 and you'll find some photos of that location.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bugged Just along for the ride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Centreville VA Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 709 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Windshadow Keith told me that MINI Peabody would not install the AUX on my MINI as I have the Navigation system with HK and he said MINI US did not support it... he mentioned something about a custom ice shop near the Burlington Mall but just how hard is it to do the AUX on a MINI like mine? Keith is wrong... I've got a 2003 with HK and Nav and I have the aux input. Did it myself. As a matter of fact it's easier to put in the aux input with HK and Nav than without the HK. There's actually two connectors on the back of the HK head unit as opposed to one on the non-HK units. One of those connectors will be occupied if you have the Nav and the other will be free, just plug the aux connector into the free connector. Now if you don't have HK and only have the single connector, it's a little more work, it'll take you an extra 5 minutes to put in.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bugged Just along for the ride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Centreville VA Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 709 Offline	Oh, and the adapter comes with aprroximately 6ft of cable, so you could pretty much place it anywhere in the front of the car.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bugged Just along for the ride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Centreville VA Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 709 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sorlo So when I bring my car to the dealer to install the AUX port, I will get a long cable for free? No, the cable that goes from the connector that plugs into the headunit, to the actual aux input jack tha you plug your devices into is approximately 6 feet long. Because of that cable, the jack can be placed anywhere in the front of the car

Mar 24th, 2004, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
sorlo Car enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hong Kong/Boston, MA Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bugged No, the cable that goes from the connector that plugs into the headunit, to the actual aux input jack tha you plug your devices into is approximately 6 feet long. Because of that cable, the jack can be placed anywhere in the front of the car Thanks for the quick reply. Got the AUX installed today and it's connected to the iPod. Boston - 03 JCW MCS (S1274) - DS/B, Bonnet Stripes (Sold) HK - 05 MCS - HB/W (It's finally here!) Pix of my car http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/13158/50935.jpg

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