Thanks!! I just did the install 10 mins ago and it was a breeze with the pics. I was like holy crap I have the stupid GPS wire, but transferring it over to the aux cable was no problem thanks to you.

 

Thanks for the info on how to install of the auxiliary audio input plug for my iPod

 

Hey, thank you for the info!!!!

I added a little twist. I didn't purchase any parts. I removed the connector for the cd changer (that I never intended to use) and cut the wires off about 6" back. I spliced in a 3.5mm stereo jumper from my drawer of spare computer parts. I spliced my computer audio cord directly to pins 3 (tv left +),4 (tv right +), and 10 (tv left/right -). I carefully re-connected it to the open connector (C) instead of it's previous home (B). And VIOLA! My iPhone is now directly connected to my OEM 2004 Mini Cooper. It even has a separate input volume control to make everything match volume wise.

-KR

 

Sweet! If my car had had the CD changer, I'd've done the same thing.

C ya,
Dutch

 

Joe, I didn't have the cd changer. HOWEVER, the manufacturer puts a jumper in the car that goes from the back of the radio to the boot where a cd changer would mount. Since I didn't have a changer, I cut the existing wires of the unused jumper.

 

You know that the radio has a AUX volume control in the settings. its separate from the normal volume

 

I didn't know it until I hooked it up. Also, the bass & treble controls are independent for the CD, AUX, and AM/FM modes. Hats off to those engineers that actually thought ahead and included these features!!

 

Huh. Didn't know that about the bass/treble controls.

I wonder if the earlier base stereos (mine's an April '03 car) have that setup.
C ya,
Dutch

 

Here is a copy of the R50 radio wiring diagram:


If your car has the same part number on the radio, you are set to go!

 

Is it possible to put an AUX INPUT in my Mini Cooper D 2007 ?
I have no Bleuthoot er GPS system in the car.
Need an answer quick !

 

Max

http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/10/...-retrofit-kit/

 

700$$
Can I make it with a cable like every one else does ?

 

Only if you don't have the newer mini. If your 2007 is a convertible you might still be able to make the cable. The newer minis use the MULF2 for aux input, connected to the head unit via fiber optic cable.

 

I have a 2002 mini one which was fitted with a wave radio cassette head unit and no cd changer. I have replaced this with a boost radio cd unit

I would like to know if this kit will work on my car?

At present I do not have any "aux" when I scroll thru mode button

Cheers

 

Depends on the date of manufacture of your head unit. If it's 2003 or later, it should work. You won't get the 'Aux' mode on the display until you have the aux-in plugged into the back.

 

Eric, Will I be able to check the date of manufacture from the label on the unit?

 

Take a couple of pics of the electrical connections and the label on the head unit and let's take a look!

 

Yes, there's a label that shows the manufacture date.

 

I was able to install on my 06 Non Nav, without taking the radio out. I did pull out the glovebox to install the input cable inside. I used a mechanic's mirror to spot the input on the back of the radio after I pulled down the panel underneath the steering wheel. Once cable is connected, you can slide it along the top of the radio to the other side. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. Good luck!

 

Thread revival!

 

Installed mine in 2 mins, I also didn't take out the stereo just reached around and plugged her in! Don't know why I waited so long to do it

 

Does anyone in this thread have an r53 with the Harmon karmon stereo and if so can u have your phone plugged in to the aux plug and charge your phone at the same time. In my 06 r53 without Harmon karmon stereo I can but in my 04 r53 with Harmon karmon stereo I can either listen to music on my phone or charger it.

 

Charge via which type of cable? I have the Harmon kardon in my 05 but I only have the basic aux input

 

I have the basic aux input cable and can't charge phone with cigarette lighter adapter

 

Hmm that's weird I have no issue with that, I have the same setup with no issues.