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CoopeR · May 8th, 2005, 08:09 AM

Hi all,

I have searched and searched these forums but cant seam to find what i am looking for. I am trying to put the aux input into my boost headunit. The problem is when i plug it in and turn on my player it does not come up with the AUX option on the headunit. Is it possible mine is not compatible or have I done something wrong. I have a July 2002 Mini.

Thanks for your help.

Matt

Magictux · May 8th, 2005, 10:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR

Hi all,

I have searched and searched these forums but cant seam to find what i am looking for. I am trying to put the aux input into my boost headunit. The problem is when i plug it in and turn on my player it does not come up with the AUX option on the headunit. Is it possible mine is not compatible or have I done something wrong. I have a July 2002 Mini.

Thanks for your help.

Matt

Matt,

I've read a fair bit on this subject and actually bought an aux cable for my 05 MCS from another lister who had an earlier model. He told me it wasn't compatible so I think you've answered your own question..

Mick

CoopeR · May 8th, 2005, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

Matt,

I've read a fair bit on this subject and actually bought an aux cable for my 05 MCS from another lister who had an earlier model. He told me it wasn't compatible so I think you've answered your own question..

Mick

Thanks for that Mick,

It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input.

I am not really happy with the sound of the FM tuner option either. Back to the drawing board I guess !

Magictux · May 8th, 2005, 11:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR

Thanks for that Mick,

It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input.

I am not really happy with the sound of the FM tuner option either. Back to the drawing board I guess !

I know what you mean re the tuner. I've got a belkin and it's only just okay really.

Did you have to take the head unit out to plug the cable in or could you just reach behind. As I mentioned, I have the cable and am picking up my car on wednesday..

OZChris · May 8th, 2005, 11:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR

It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input.

Not sure of the name of the device, but I believe that there is a unit the uses the CD Stacker input to allow an iPod connection. I think icelink ???

Other option is the unit Baker has installed - I am sure that works on earlier headunits.

Cheers
Chris

CoopeR · May 8th, 2005, 12:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

I know what you mean re the tuner. I've got a belkin and it's only just okay really.

Did you have to take the head unit out to plug the cable in or could you just reach behind. As I mentioned, I have the cable and am picking up my car on wednesday..

Same here, I have it too and not only is the quality average but i get radio interference when driving though Melbourne. It is fairly annoying. I took the head unit out as mentioned in THIS website but to no avail. The ICELINK XMINIX mentioned may be an option, I guess I just want to make sure it is not possible before I put my car back together !

OZChris · May 8th, 2005, 12:19 PM

Hey Matt

There is a thread somewhere which talks about some key sequence for the head unit and it displaying some number, the xx50xxxxx?, comes to mind. If the sequence is as shown then the cable is okay otherwise no go.

/off to find link

Chris

OZChris · May 8th, 2005, 12:26 PM

Matt

Found thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....45&postcount=2

You may be out of luck.

Cheers
Chris

CoopeR · May 8th, 2005, 12:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by XMINIX

Hey Matt

There is a thread somewhere which talks about some key sequence for the head unit and it displaying some number, the xx50xxxxx?, comes to mind. If the sequence is as shown then the cable is okay otherwise no go.

/off to find link

Chris

I appriciate your help, will check back in the morning as I better be off to bed now. Talk to you tomorrow.

May 8th, 2005, 08:09 AM	#1
CoopeR MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geelong Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Getting AUX input working Hi all, I have searched and searched these forums but cant seam to find what i am looking for. I am trying to put the aux input into my boost headunit. The problem is when i plug it in and turn on my player it does not come up with the AUX option on the headunit. Is it possible mine is not compatible or have I done something wrong. I have a July 2002 Mini. Thanks for your help. Matt We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!

May 8th, 2005, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
CoopeR MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geelong Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux Matt, I've read a fair bit on this subject and actually bought an aux cable for my 05 MCS from another lister who had an earlier model. He told me it wasn't compatible so I think you've answered your own question.. Mick Thanks for that Mick, It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input. I am not really happy with the sound of the FM tuner option either. Back to the drawing board I guess ! We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!

May 8th, 2005, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
CoopeR MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geelong Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux I know what you mean re the tuner. I've got a belkin and it's only just okay really. Did you have to take the head unit out to plug the cable in or could you just reach behind. As I mentioned, I have the cable and am picking up my car on wednesday.. Same here, I have it too and not only is the quality average but i get radio interference when driving though Melbourne. It is fairly annoying. I took the head unit out as mentioned in THIS website but to no avail. The ICELINK XMINIX mentioned may be an option, I guess I just want to make sure it is not possible before I put my car back together ! We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!

May 8th, 2005, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
CoopeR MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geelong Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XMINIX Hey Matt There is a thread somewhere which talks about some key sequence for the head unit and it displaying some number, the xx50xxxxx?, comes to mind. If the sequence is as shown then the cable is okay otherwise no go. /off to find link Chris I appriciate your help, will check back in the morning as I better be off to bed now. Talk to you tomorrow. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!

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May 8th, 2005, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR Hi all, I have searched and searched these forums but cant seam to find what i am looking for. I am trying to put the aux input into my boost headunit. The problem is when i plug it in and turn on my player it does not come up with the AUX option on the headunit. Is it possible mine is not compatible or have I done something wrong. I have a July 2002 Mini. Thanks for your help. Matt Matt, I've read a fair bit on this subject and actually bought an aux cable for my 05 MCS from another lister who had an earlier model. He told me it wasn't compatible so I think you've answered your own question.. Mick

May 8th, 2005, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR Thanks for that Mick, It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input. I am not really happy with the sound of the FM tuner option either. Back to the drawing board I guess ! I know what you mean re the tuner. I've got a belkin and it's only just okay really. Did you have to take the head unit out to plug the cable in or could you just reach behind. As I mentioned, I have the cable and am picking up my car on wednesday..

May 8th, 2005, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoopeR It looks to me as if it doesnt. Funny though becasue the stereo has the right inputs and makes me wonder how they can make the sat nav work without the support of an aux input. Not sure of the name of the device, but I believe that there is a unit the uses the CD Stacker input to allow an iPod connection. I think icelink ??? Other option is the unit Baker has installed - I am sure that works on earlier headunits. Cheers Chris

May 8th, 2005, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Hey Matt There is a thread somewhere which talks about some key sequence for the head unit and it displaying some number, the xx50xxxxx?, comes to mind. If the sequence is as shown then the cable is okay otherwise no go. /off to find link Chris

May 8th, 2005, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Matt Found thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....45&postcount=2 You may be out of luck. Cheers Chris

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