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MINI-Bob · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:29 AM

Hi Mike,

I have a Boost CD headunit with factory changer, H/K and SatNav in my Jun 2004 MCS, but i also want to connect my iPod Nano (3rd Gen).

Do you know if i can use some Aux Leads (NewMINIStuff.com) with a jack plug to plug into the headphone socket on the Nano?

I'm not looking to get sophisticated with this as it's fairly short term, so charging the Nano isn't a major consideration or having control through the h/u or display on the Nav screen. Just want to have the sound and control the iPod directly. Probably mount the iPod on a no holes bracket next to the h/u (NewMINIStuff.com) with a passive cradle.

Can you tell me if this will work ok?

Cheers
Bob.

mikeythemini · Feb 10th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Our aux in for boost will work - BUT
The socket where it plugs into already has the sat nav plug in it
So you need to one by one unclip the pins from our plug & plug them into the sat nav plug in the back of your stereo - same positions.
There are 3 pins to move

MINI-Bob · Feb 10th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks Mike.

Is that a relatively easy thing to do? Do the two piggyback the same plug then? I have changed stereos in the past so can do simple wiring, but splicing and soldering, etc may be a bit advanced.

Cheers
Bob.

mikeythemini · Feb 10th, 2008, 08:09 PM

The main loom is plug & play, then there is a 12 pin connector, use a small screwdriver or pin to release the lock on each pin (3 of them) & insert them into the same positions (empty) in the existing 12 pin plug - no soldering or cutting

airbusA346 · Feb 10th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Our aux in for boost will work - BUT
The socket where it plugs into already has the sat nav plug in it
So you need to one by one unclip the pins from our plug & plug them into the sat nav plug in the back of your stereo - same positions.
There are 3 pins to move

That's what you have to do to fit the Genuine MINI iPod wire, isn't it?

MINI-Bob · Feb 11th, 2008, 06:39 AM

Great, thanks.

Bob.

MINI-Bob · Feb 13th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Mike - thanks for sorting me out on Monday. Hopefully the loom will arrive by the weekend so i can have a go at installing everything.

Cheers,
Bob.

mikeythemini · Feb 13th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Loom went out today

MINI-Bob · Feb 14th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Now received.

Hopefully get it in and running at the weekend. Taking the pins out seems pretty straight-forward, think the hardest bit will be getting the stereo out!! But got the instructions for that!

Thanks again.
Bob.

MINI-Bob · Feb 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM

All installed and up and running. Thanks Mike.

It was a really simple job, hardest thing was getting the support legs back in. Sound quality seems fine to my untrained ears.

Really pleased.

Feb 9th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#1
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	iPod Connectivity Hi Mike, I have a Boost CD headunit with factory changer, H/K and SatNav in my Jun 2004 MCS, but i also want to connect my iPod Nano (3rd Gen). Do you know if i can use some Aux Leads (NewMINIStuff.com) with a jack plug to plug into the headphone socket on the Nano? I'm not looking to get sophisticated with this as it's fairly short term, so charging the Nano isn't a major consideration or having control through the h/u or display on the Nav screen. Just want to have the sound and control the iPod directly. Probably mount the iPod on a no holes bracket next to the h/u (NewMINIStuff.com) with a passive cradle. Can you tell me if this will work ok? Cheers Bob.

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mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 8,956 Online	Our aux in for boost will work - BUT The socket where it plugs into already has the sat nav plug in it So you need to one by one unclip the pins from our plug & plug them into the sat nav plug in the back of your stereo - same positions. There are 3 pins to move Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 8,956 Online	The main loom is plug & play, then there is a 12 pin connector, use a small screwdriver or pin to release the lock on each pin (3 of them) & insert them into the same positions (empty) in the existing 12 pin plug - no soldering or cutting Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Feb 10th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Thanks Mike. Is that a relatively easy thing to do? Do the two piggyback the same plug then? I have changed stereos in the past so can do simple wiring, but splicing and soldering, etc may be a bit advanced. Cheers Bob.

Feb 11th, 2008, 06:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Great, thanks. Bob.

Feb 13th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Mike - thanks for sorting me out on Monday. Hopefully the loom will arrive by the weekend so i can have a go at installing everything. Cheers, Bob.

Feb 14th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Now received. Hopefully get it in and running at the weekend. Taking the pins out seems pretty straight-forward, think the hardest bit will be getting the stereo out!! But got the instructions for that! Thanks again. Bob.

Feb 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 126 Offline	All installed and up and running. Thanks Mike. It was a really simple job, hardest thing was getting the support legs back in. Sound quality seems fine to my untrained ears. Really pleased.

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