Can someone please tell me why the aux audio input will not work in the 2002 mini's???

wiseguy

 

The aux input will work in the 02 MINIs, but it depends on what build date you have. The early radio is not equipped for the aux input, but ones after August will have the newer radio in them and will work.

 

A change was made to the headunits for the '03 (10/02) and later years to enable the aux input function. While the connector is there for the aux, the internal workings were not enabled.

Simply swap your headunit with one from a later car. For '05 and '06, mp3 playback capability was added. There are lots of headunits available from people who have gone aftermarket. The swap is simple, nothing extra is needed.

 

Any suggestions for iPod hookup on models prior to October?

 

Blitzsafe BMW M.Link v1

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...MLINK1_V1.html

Utilizes the factory CD changer port and charges your iPod as well.

 

How bad is installation on it?

 

Pull off the removable panel on the passenger side of the boot, plug it in, done.

If you want a clean install you will need to pull back the side panel a bit and run the wire through it, otherwise you can just run it between the rear seats.

 

Well im a tech retard so would some place professional be able to do it?

 

Yes but there really is no need. It's 2 simple plugs.

 

Well i'll purchase one and give it a go i guess.
Can you maybe provide some pictures?

 

I was actually going to do that right after I posted but got side tracked lol

Here ya go (mounted with double sided tape)

 

Thank you very much.

How long is the ipod cord it comes with?

 

Not sure. I had it running through the panel, looped under the passenger seat a few times, then ending by the hanbrake.

 

I think ive found a problem.
My MINI doesn't have the stock cd changer found in the panel.
So i don't have the plugs. :/

 

You have the plugs. Look harder

 

Ill look.
what color are they? :b

 

Well i took another look and i can't find any plugs except for the tail light and the trunk light. Everything else is just wiring. D:
Did you have to remove anything to find them?

 

 

I'm 99% sure those plugs don't exist in mine.
I looked for an hour or so.

Also, my build date is 02/02

 

Maybe the very first couple months didn't have it prewired for the cd-changer? I thought all Mini's were pre-wired. Mine is 04/02.

 

April of 02' marks the timeline when the first changes took place in MINIS. Perhaps this was one of them?

 

Well my MINI is Feb 02' so its not prewired. :/

 

I used to have an 08/02 build '02 MCS, and I had the stock CD changer. To my best knowledge, ALL 1st-gen MINIs came with the plugs. They should be taped up if not in use.