mini cooper with Iphone & Ipod

[starzz121]

Hello,

apologies if there is a thread for this i am new to the forum.

i have just purchase a 08 mini cooper and im trying to get my display to reconise my iphone and ipod.

i can play both through the car speaker but have to use the devises to control the tracks.

i want the car to be able to do this instead any suggestions how i can get the car to recognise the devises and tracks?

many thanks

steph

[R53s]

what connections does your car have? jack socket or usb?

[starzz121]

Hi

its not USB so i presume its the jack socket

[jonsteele]

That means you'll only ever get audio only, no text display is possible without the USB connection.

If it's a major issue, you'll need to get an after market bit of kit, like a Denison If you have a Boost radio the Gateway 500 will fit, but will need a CD Changer to work. This will give you full control over the iPhone or iPod. If you don't have a CDC, but know someone with one that you could borrow, you can get the car recoded for the CDC, give it back and then fit the Gateway.

I had one of these in the BMW I've just got rid of - good piece of kit if you want to get iPod control through your existing radio and controls.

[starzz121]

ah i see , ah well makes sense now anyway its not too much of a problem just playing the audio.

thanks for your help.