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BlackStripe · Jul 18th, 2005, 07:11 PM

Hi.
Had a Nokia car kit installed recently, and all didn't go well. Install carried out by well known professionals..... the car kit works fine but my mini doesn't seem too impressed.

After initial install on very sunny day I noticed that the dashboard instrument lights remained on whilst the ignition was on. They no longer dimmed, problem was this was only spotted after the installation guy had gone.

So he came back, and it seems the wiring kit he used may have been for the 04 minis. mine is 05. The fix, after a bit of investigation was to cut one of the wires.

Then I noticed that the radio reception was worse. FM was ok where he did the install, but on a journey it fades in and out. AM has completely gone.

So my question is, is this just a case of forgetting to plug in an antenna lead? He is coming back in a couple of weeks to sort it.... could it be more sinister.... I don't know what the back of the boost radio looks like and whether the antenna is part of a connector block - hence impossible to get wrong.

Advice appreciated.

mikeythemini · Jul 18th, 2005, 08:18 PM

dashlights - There is no difference between 04 & 05 radio wiring
radio bad - Sounds like he hs pulled out a pin or used the wrong interface. The aerial has an amplifier built in, it needs a live switched by the radio - if this isn't present you will get week FM & no AM, sounds like its no longer connected

brett · Jul 20th, 2005, 09:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

dashlights - There is no difference between 04 & 05 radio wiring
radio bad - Sounds like he hs pulled out a pin or used the wrong interface. The aerial has an amplifier built in, it needs a live switched by the radio - if this isn't present you will get week FM & no AM, sounds like its no longer connected

Sounds like he cut a wire to stop the lights.

I agree with Mike with the cables being the same. I fitted a Nokia car kit into my 02 - Cooper than transfered the cable direcly into the 05 cooper S but I am a bit worried about him cutting the cable

Mikes · Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:06 PM

I also have poor FM recption AM ok,not sure if it was alright before B.T. install.

took it to the Dealer,they turned up the boost,no dif.

also is this true? Rremote top, only functions down,not up?

Also Blue Tooth is not worth the $ , we have disabled,calledr can't understand you.

any ideas?

thanks

mike

mikeythemini · Jul 23rd, 2005, 12:15 AM

turned up th boost??
someone is pulling yur leg

Jul 18th, 2005, 07:11 PM	#1
BlackStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 10:35 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Boost reception bad after car kit install Hi. Had a Nokia car kit installed recently, and all didn't go well. Install carried out by well known professionals..... the car kit works fine but my mini doesn't seem too impressed. After initial install on very sunny day I noticed that the dashboard instrument lights remained on whilst the ignition was on. They no longer dimmed, problem was this was only spotted after the installation guy had gone. So he came back, and it seems the wiring kit he used may have been for the 04 minis. mine is 05. The fix, after a bit of investigation was to cut one of the wires. Then I noticed that the radio reception was worse. FM was ok where he did the install, but on a journey it fades in and out. AM has completely gone. So my question is, is this just a case of forgetting to plug in an antenna lead? He is coming back in a couple of weeks to sort it.... could it be more sinister.... I don't know what the back of the boost radio looks like and whether the antenna is part of a connector block - hence impossible to get wrong. Advice appreciated.

Jul 18th, 2005, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Jul 20th, 2005, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini dashlights - There is no difference between 04 & 05 radio wiring radio bad - Sounds like he hs pulled out a pin or used the wrong interface. The aerial has an amplifier built in, it needs a live switched by the radio - if this isn't present you will get week FM & no AM, sounds like its no longer connected Sounds like he cut a wire to stop the lights. I agree with Mike with the cables being the same. I fitted a Nokia car kit into my 02 - Cooper than transfered the cable direcly into the 05 cooper S but I am a bit worried about him cutting the cable 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mikes MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 04:35 PM Posts: 2 Offline	poor FM recption, BT installed also (sucks) I also have poor FM recption AM ok,not sure if it was alright before B.T. install. took it to the Dealer,they turned up the boost,no dif. also is this true? Rremote top, only functions down,not up? Also Blue Tooth is not worth the $ , we have disabled,calledr can't understand you. any ideas? thanks mike

Jul 23rd, 2005, 12:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 9,269 Offline	turned up th boost?? someone is pulling yur leg Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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