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mclaugh · May 3rd, 2005, 10:22 PM

I tried searching through the forums for an answer to this, so excuse me if I missed it.
I'm trying to find the prewiring for the CD Changer in the boot so I can hook up my new Ice Link Plus.
I tried unscrewing the one screw on the right side of the trunk, but didn't feel any wires hanging out behind there.
In general, while I can find reference to the location in a regular mini, I don't see any info for the convertible....

Thanks.

jason2025 · May 3rd, 2005, 11:18 PM

I'm sure someone else will confirm or deny this but I seem to remember that after a certain build date, they no longer were including the changer cable on new cars.

Cheers.

J\

jbian · May 4th, 2005, 12:51 PM

If you check behind the panel at the top right behind the rear seat you will find a bunch of wires taped together. Within that bunch are the 2 connectors you are looking for. I have a February build 2005 convertible and that is where I found them.

Trophy160 · May 6th, 2005, 01:58 PM

Hi,

Is the bracket for installing the changer in a Convertible any different to the
one in a hardtop ?

Thanks

Paul;

gaminicool · May 6th, 2005, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160

Hi,

Is the bracket for installing the changer in a Convertible any different to the
one in a hardtop ?

Thanks

Paul;

Yes it is different. It does have its own part number - I don't know it off hand tho

Trophy160 · May 8th, 2005, 03:58 PM

Hi,

I've looked inside both of the rear panels, i guess that they are the carpety removable
bits, and I can't find the cables for the changer.

Could it be one of those things that altough free needed to be added to the
order by the dealer ?

On the upside I did find a accessory socket in the boot that I didn't know about

Paul;

JPit · May 8th, 2005, 08:44 PM

My cables were located just below the seat belt retractor for the rear right passenger. Easier to get to from the passenger seat rather from the boot.

langzhu · May 9th, 2005, 06:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jason2025

I'm sure someone else will confirm or deny this but I seem to remember that after a certain build date, they no longer were including the changer cable on new cars.

Cheers.

J\

I thought that it was otherway round: CD changer prep became standard after certain date.

langzhu · May 9th, 2005, 06:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JPit

My cables were located just below the seat belt retractor for the rear right passenger. Easier to get to from the passenger seat rather from the boot.

I found two very small black connectors in the mentioned location. Are they the ones for the CD changer?

Trophy160 · May 9th, 2005, 07:36 PM

Starting to feel a bit thick on this one as I haven't found them yet !

Could someone post a picture

Paul;

langzhu · May 9th, 2005, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160

Starting to feel a bit thick on this one as I haven't found them yet !

Could someone post a picture

Paul;

If you remove the right-hand side carpety panel just behind the back of the rear seat - near the screw, you should see the setbelt retracter. There is a bunch of wires just underneath it wrapped by some paper tape (white in my case). The connecters are rapped inside it. The connecters are smaller than the little finger. You need to break the tape to get to them. Hope that this helps.

Lang

jakearama · Jun 30th, 2005, 05:54 AM

I looked for the cd prep for about 2 hours (if not longer) tonight (the 1st night with my new MCSC) but wasn't able to find them at all. Removed all of the carpet from the boot on the passenger side but no luck and they weren't wrapped in tape under the seat belt retractor or in the access panel at the top. Needless to say, I'm very frustrated as this was such an easy task with my 2002 MCS. If anyone could post a photo, showing exactly where they found the CD prep it would be very greatly appreciated. Also if you happened to find the CD prep in a location other than the two mentioned above, could you please indicate that.

Many thanks,

Jakearama.

Rakey · Jun 30th, 2005, 06:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mclaugh

I tried searching through the forums for an answer to this, so excuse me if I missed it.
I'm trying to find the prewiring for the CD Changer in the boot so I can hook up my new Ice Link Plus.
I tried unscrewing the one screw on the right side of the trunk, but didn't feel any wires hanging out behind there.
In general, while I can find reference to the location in a regular mini, I don't see any info for the convertible....

Thanks.

if your just trying to fit an Ice link you won't need to find the connection in the boot, you just un-hook the connector on the Head Unit and the ice link replaces it there

As for everyone else hunting, if some does find its location in the boot, please post a photo for everyone else

Trophy160 · Jun 30th, 2005, 12:36 PM

Hi,

The only way to get at the CD changer cable is to remove the whole piece of carpet
from the side of the boot of the car. You can't get to it by removing the carpet flap in the
back corner of the boot. Once you have removed the carpet you will find the cable near
to the rear seatbelt holder. You can't find the cable by having a fish arround behind
the carpet as it is too far up.

Hope this helps

Paul;

jakearama · Jun 30th, 2005, 03:47 PM

Ok, here's my new question. I did remove all of the carpeting from the back of the convertible on the passenger side and did not find any CD prep (either by the seat belt retractor or anywhere else). Thus, my question is that I have the HK sound system so does this CD Prep even exist with the HK system and, if so, can anyone at all confirm they have found the CD prep in an HK equipped car and confirm the location. I would love to see a pic of the connector as well. Someone mentioned it was taped up in a wire bundle by the seat belt retractor but I felt the wires in this bundle and there's no way that those two connectors would fit within that wire bundle (it simply wasn't thick enough). Please post a photo...anyone??

Jakearama.

Ellums · Oct 7th, 2005, 10:04 PM

Any help on getting the panels out? I am trying to find the CD connector as well, but hesitate to just yank on my carperting. Anyone know where fasteners are located that are not visible?

goofytruax · Oct 8th, 2005, 04:58 AM

The carpet liner on the sides has a half to one inch lip that drops behind the floor panel. I dropped the seats down and lifted it while sitting on the seat back. The only pic I have are of the install of my ice link up front. none of the harness

HarryHBMCC · Jan 7th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Is the screw holding the right-side boot panelling supposed to undo? Is there some trick? I turn it to the left and keep turning and turning and it never seems to loosen.

I have an 05/05 build MC Convertible with HK stereo. Will there be any pre-wiring in there anyways? I want to use my Blitzsafe AUX adapter with it but I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't just spend a few bucks and get the proper MINI AUX adapter instead.

Harry

goofytruax · Jan 11th, 2006, 12:13 AM

It is not a screw but an anchor. What looks like a screw head pushes into the anchor and expans the butterfly part. To get it out us a flat head or your fingernail to push it out while turning it.

HarryHBMCC · Jan 11th, 2006, 11:28 PM

Thanks, that helped me get the carpet panel off but like Jakearama, I don't see any CD Changer wires there, just thick wires that seems to be attached to the taillight cluster as the same colours are attached where the bulb change 'hatch' is located. So it looks like I'm out of luck with my Blitzsafe and will have to get a proper AUX connector. Thanks for the help though!

Harry

May 3rd, 2005, 10:22 PM	#1
mclaugh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nassau, NY Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 32 Offline	CD Changer Pre-wiring location? I tried searching through the forums for an answer to this, so excuse me if I missed it. I'm trying to find the prewiring for the CD Changer in the boot so I can hook up my new Ice Link Plus. I tried unscrewing the one screw on the right side of the trunk, but didn't feel any wires hanging out behind there. In general, while I can find reference to the location in a regular mini, I don't see any info for the convertible.... Thanks.

Jun 30th, 2005, 05:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
jakearama MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 158 Offline	Please post a photo! Looked for 2 hours!!! I looked for the cd prep for about 2 hours (if not longer) tonight (the 1st night with my new MCSC) but wasn't able to find them at all. Removed all of the carpet from the boot on the passenger side but no luck and they weren't wrapped in tape under the seat belt retractor or in the access panel at the top. Needless to say, I'm very frustrated as this was such an easy task with my 2002 MCS. If anyone could post a photo, showing exactly where they found the CD prep it would be very greatly appreciated. Also if you happened to find the CD prep in a location other than the two mentioned above, could you please indicate that. Many thanks, Jakearama. '05 All Black MCS Convertible

Jun 30th, 2005, 06:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mclaugh I tried searching through the forums for an answer to this, so excuse me if I missed it. I'm trying to find the prewiring for the CD Changer in the boot so I can hook up my new Ice Link Plus. I tried unscrewing the one screw on the right side of the trunk, but didn't feel any wires hanging out behind there. In general, while I can find reference to the location in a regular mini, I don't see any info for the convertible.... Thanks. if your just trying to fit an Ice link you won't need to find the connection in the boot, you just un-hook the connector on the Head Unit and the ice link replaces it there As for everyone else hunting, if some does find its location in the boot, please post a photo for everyone else The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Jun 30th, 2005, 03:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
jakearama MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 158 Offline	Is the CD prep there with the HK system? Ok, here's my new question. I did remove all of the carpeting from the back of the convertible on the passenger side and did not find any CD prep (either by the seat belt retractor or anywhere else). Thus, my question is that I have the HK sound system so does this CD Prep even exist with the HK system and, if so, can anyone at all confirm they have found the CD prep in an HK equipped car and confirm the location. I would love to see a pic of the connector as well. Someone mentioned it was taped up in a wire bundle by the seat belt retractor but I felt the wires in this bundle and there's no way that those two connectors would fit within that wire bundle (it simply wasn't thick enough). Please post a photo...anyone?? Jakearama. '05 All Black MCS Convertible

Jan 7th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Is the screw holding the right-side boot panelling supposed to undo? Is there some trick? I turn it to the left and keep turning and turning and it never seems to loosen. I have an 05/05 build MC Convertible with HK stereo. Will there be any pre-wiring in there anyways? I want to use my Blitzsafe AUX adapter with it but I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't just spend a few bucks and get the proper MINI AUX adapter instead. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

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May 3rd, 2005, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
jason2025 2003 PS MCS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 141 Offline	I'm sure someone else will confirm or deny this but I seem to remember that after a certain build date, they no longer were including the changer cable on new cars. Cheers. J\

May 4th, 2005, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
jbian MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 9 Offline	If you check behind the panel at the top right behind the rear seat you will find a bunch of wires taped together. Within that bunch are the 2 connectors you are looking for. I have a February build 2005 convertible and that is where I found them.

May 6th, 2005, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Hi, Is the bracket for installing the changer in a Convertible any different to the one in a hardtop ? Thanks Paul;

May 6th, 2005, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
gaminicool What's this red line for? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 327 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160 Hi, Is the bracket for installing the changer in a Convertible any different to the one in a hardtop ? Thanks Paul; Yes it is different. It does have its own part number - I don't know it off hand tho

May 8th, 2005, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Hi, I've looked inside both of the rear panels, i guess that they are the carpety removable bits, and I can't find the cables for the changer. Could it be one of those things that altough free needed to be added to the order by the dealer ? On the upside I did find a accessory socket in the boot that I didn't know about Paul;

May 8th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
JPit MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 27 Offline	My cables were located just below the seat belt retractor for the rear right passenger. Easier to get to from the passenger seat rather from the boot.

May 9th, 2005, 06:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
langzhu MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jason2025 I'm sure someone else will confirm or deny this but I seem to remember that after a certain build date, they no longer were including the changer cable on new cars. Cheers. J\ I thought that it was otherway round: CD changer prep became standard after certain date.

May 9th, 2005, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
langzhu MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JPit My cables were located just below the seat belt retractor for the rear right passenger. Easier to get to from the passenger seat rather from the boot. I found two very small black connectors in the mentioned location. Are they the ones for the CD changer?

May 9th, 2005, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Starting to feel a bit thick on this one as I haven't found them yet ! Could someone post a picture Paul;

May 9th, 2005, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
langzhu MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160 Starting to feel a bit thick on this one as I haven't found them yet ! Could someone post a picture Paul; If you remove the right-hand side carpety panel just behind the back of the rear seat - near the screw, you should see the setbelt retracter. There is a bunch of wires just underneath it wrapped by some paper tape (white in my case). The connecters are rapped inside it. The connecters are smaller than the little finger. You need to break the tape to get to them. Hope that this helps. Lang

Jun 30th, 2005, 12:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Hi, The only way to get at the CD changer cable is to remove the whole piece of carpet from the side of the boot of the car. You can't get to it by removing the carpet flap in the back corner of the boot. Once you have removed the carpet you will find the cable near to the rear seatbelt holder. You can't find the cable by having a fish arround behind the carpet as it is too far up. Hope this helps Paul;

Oct 7th, 2005, 10:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ellums MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Any help on getting the panels out? I am trying to find the CD connector as well, but hesitate to just yank on my carperting. Anyone know where fasteners are located that are not visible?

Oct 8th, 2005, 04:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
goofytruax Sith MINI is OUTSTANDING! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 119 Offline	The carpet liner on the sides has a half to one inch lip that drops behind the floor panel. I dropped the seats down and lifted it while sitting on the seat back. The only pic I have are of the install of my ice link up front. none of the harness

Jan 11th, 2006, 12:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
goofytruax Sith MINI is OUTSTANDING! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 119 Offline	It is not a screw but an anchor. What looks like a screw head pushes into the anchor and expans the butterfly part. To get it out us a flat head or your fingernail to push it out while turning it.

Jan 11th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Thanks, that helped me get the carpet panel off but like Jakearama, I don't see any CD Changer wires there, just thick wires that seems to be attached to the taillight cluster as the same colours are attached where the bulb change 'hatch' is located. So it looks like I'm out of luck with my Blitzsafe and will have to get a proper AUX connector. Thanks for the help though! Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

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