[oopsdy]

Hi all users who have installed the icelink plus!

I have everything taken apart and cannot find where to plug in the 3 pin of the icelink into the standard boost radio - is there a cable hidden somewhere with a recieving receptacle, or was I supposed to get and adaptor?

any pictures would also be greatly appreciated, but a written description asap would be oh so welcome (hard to drive my MCS '03 with all the interior components strewn about !)

thankx
c.

[mikeythemini]

??? what???
Can u post a pic of what you have bought
The UK icelinks for boost have a 12 pin plug that goes into the main plug
I have heard of USA ones that connect in the boot. In which case there are 2 plugs

[oopsdy]

will get pictures momentarily, but it is essentially the item pictured on the icelink website - I have an '03 build the has the white 12 connector - the icelink unit has 2 part (one part is allegedly for phone hook-up), both 3 pin male ends

I've seen your post in other threads - I studied them, but couldn't find my missing link...

[mikeythemini]

very confused
Postthe pics, quick - before the beer sends me to sleep

[oopsdy]

ok
getting to it now
have another 1/2 pint and sip very slowly
c

[mikeythemini]

1/2 ???
we dont do things by half

[oopsdy]

ok here are the first

1 is the back of the radio unit

6 and 7 are the ends of the icelink
getting a few more now
c

[mikeythemini]

Bad news mate
The icelink you have is for boot connection, If your Mini has cd prep (see my site for pic it will be in the right boot cubby, 3 pin & 6pin (3 pins present) plugs taped to the main loom in the cubby)

[oopsdy]

more of the cable unit

[mikeythemini]

If it hs come with a short lead you can put your ipod in the glove box
If it has come with a long lead you can have your ipod up front but u will have to run wires right through the car - (3m back 3m forward - sound loss)
Or tkae it back & get the one that plugs into the radio

[oopsdy]

uh hummmmm,
i see...
well, i guess i'll just have to break out a torch and get to work again - guess I know what to do with all the extra cable attached!
thank you for your help -
will post if I get it working!!!
c

[oopsdy]

10 second attachement and 2 minutes later, she drives off, blasting "Stereophonics" at the highest setting on her iPod

thanx again for your help!
c

[oopsdy]

wrote too soon - plugged all in - checked connections and tried it out, but radio not recognizing iPod - I have the cd changer cable, but is it possible it is not programmed for a cd changer?
reset radio by removing the fuse in the unit - any suggestions?
or, has the beer kicked in and you're done for the nite?

[mikeythemini]

The stereo does not require programming
The icelink may do? The early ones we sold required programming but for the last 6 months they have all been pre programmed. USA suppliers might be different. There should be a guide to downloading firmware in the package

[oopsdy]

tried it all again today, but no luck - yes, firmware apparently included in this release.
gonna try to exchange for back of boot unit type

why would there be sound qualiy loos with the boot cable hook-up?

thanks again master Mike!

c.