Who has a factory iPod adapter in their 1st gen? Mine worked when I first got BLU-BY-U last year, but now when I plug my iPod Nano in it pauses the iPod immediately and says ok to disconnect. I have tried several things but can not un-pause it. Does anyone have any ideas? This is on a Boost radio (non-MP3 model) Harman Kardon.

 

Likely you've considered this already, but I wonder if your (white) iPod connector/cable is frayed, and is creating an intermittent connection?

The other thought is restoring your iPod nano. Again, obvious, but who knows.

I've got the same setup, H/K and factory iPod connection kit, but have not had any issues with it so far excepting the expected compatibility issues with newer iPods and iPhones.

 

Thanks for the info. I have taken the whole thing apart several times, and nothing looks wrong with any of the cables. It does still charge the iPod. Also when I try any other iPod it does it to those too, so i know it is in the kit somewhere. The last time I took it apart, instead of stuffing it back in under the stereo I put it all under the compartment under the steering wheel, so I have easy access to it. Maybe I will swing by MINI of Loveland and see if they have a kit, where I can test cable and the box itself.

 

Good idea. Definitely ask for part number 65 11 2 154 178, that's the updated cable for current generation iDevices. It's black in color.

 

So what MINI do you have? Mine is a 2004 R53. My all the cables on mine are black.

 

Interesting.

I've got a 2006 R50: http://gallery.me.com/matthewwanderer/100061

Like I mentioned, I've got the factory iPod integration kit and it has a white cable.

 

Weird. I do know that mine does not charge the newer iPods(iPhone 3gs, or iPod Nano 5th gen), but it did work with a Ipod Touch, just didn't charge it. I will have to look to see if there is a model number on the cable itself still.

 

BTW those jack stands are too cool! Where did you get those?

 

So looking at my cable that goes from the converter box to the iPod itself has the number 65 11 0 035 957

 

Stopped by the Boulder BMW shop at lunch and it is not the cable. I used theirs as a test real quick, and it still makes the iPod go to Pause as soon as you plug it in. Maybe I need to redo the wires at the headunit, anyone have any other ideas?

 

Ug, was hoping it was just the cable: such an easy fix.

The Torin Aluminum Jack Stands:

http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T43004L-...2690330&sr=8-6

Cheaper here:

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=5990

Hope you find a fix for the iPod issue soon! Wave if you see me around Longmont, I'll do the same.

 

Still trying to get this working. While looking at more in the boot, I noticed that the Sirius receiver in the left side cubbie hole is way warm, and the MINI has been sitting in the garage for several days. So I disconnected it and removed it. I never did subscribe to it when I bought the 2004 a year ago, so no loss there. BTW that did nothing, but it might have fixed my electrical leak I have been trying to track down

 

BLU-BY-U has lasted the longest so far and still not doed since I took the Sirius radio out. Anyone want a Sirius?