"fully functional" eh?

Please keep us informed so we can storm the dealers when you verify it.

 

For what it's worth, here's the reply from my parts manager....
has yet to steer me wrong...

Good Afternoon Fred,
Part of what you heard is true but the part that pertains to you is not. They now have iphone 5 cradles for the older vehicles which just use phone (typically prior to 2006 production vehicles) and they have cradles for the newest vehicles (2013 with connective drive) For the vehicles which require the media format, which is your vehicle, the cradles will not be available until 2014. Call me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Darin W. Stricker
Parts Manager
NC BMW/MINI

 

My vehicle is a 2013 Justa with Mini Connected and Nav. My parts guy said the unit they received is the one for a 2013 with connected. I hope he's right!!!

 

Has anyone pick up one of these yet? If so, how do you like it?

 

I received the adapter today... The car recognizes the cradle. It shows up on the screen but I get no audio via iPod, pandora or mini connected web radio. I'm so bummed. Anyone have any ideas?

 

 

If you have a y-cable, make sure that it's unplugged (for some reason it can override the audio from the snap in adapters).

 

Gave it a whirl but it didn't work..... Very weird.

 

Update: Dropped car off at the dealer. They were unable to figure it out during a cursory inspection during the drop off procedure. They have said perhaps a software update. I'll you apprised.

 

Update # 2: SA called. During the software update recommended by Mini USA, the radio "fried". 2 weeks to come in from Germany... No nav, no sound, no Bluetooth, no nothing.Mini corporate has no assistance to provide.... No, I am not kidding.

 

So they've given you a nice loaner I presume?

 

I wish! Actually it would be nice if the tires weren't over inflated and the wheels weren't out of balance. At freeway speeds, the thing quivers and shakes like jello. I can only listen to the radio intermittently because there's no antenna. Other than that, it's fine.

 

So after they fix the radio will it or will it not work? I asked my dealer about a 5 cradle since I am receiving my 5s in a couple weeks.

 

That's the big question, once they get the radio replaced, they will see if it works. I'm hoping it works. One of the things I did before I brought the car in to service was the communication test. I placed my phone into the cradle, launched Mini connected and performed the communication test. The phone and software communicated with the radio and the system passed. I have no idea what the issue is and neither does Scottsdale mini service department because they're just flying blind at this point. Oh well, I knew plug and pray was too good to be true.

 

Has anyone purchased one of these and had a positive result?
I haven't heard of anyone getting one that works yet.

Have a good day.

 

I received this email announcement for the BMW cradle and I assume Mini version should be available. Right?

"If you own an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S. BMW Apple iPhone 5/5S Connect Version Snap-In Adapters are now available to help you get connected on the go. Select 2013 models and later can take advantage of the full array of integration functionality (including Music/Media and BMW Apps) for $250. Play your songs during your drive, access “Plugin” and “Video Playback” features, and more.

If you have a pre-2013 model, you can still take advantage of phone integration for $135. A fully-functional music/media cradle will be available in early 2014.

 

That's why I'm sticking with the 4s and my existing $250. cradle as it works just fine....
Once they upgrade mini connected/office to be more integrated.....then I'll be ready for a change...

 

84 21 2 351 308 is in stock at NW Mini. My only complaint is that "Web Radio" will not use the vehicle speakers. Sound only comes out of iPhone 5 speaker.

 

Does your iPod work through the cradle?

According to my dealer , the cradle was released by Mini prematurely and was not supposed to be available yet ( I smell bull****).

I picked up my car and the nav doesn't work and there was loose piece of trim. Other than that, it works fine

Return the cradle

 

84 21 2 351 308 , this part number does not work with Mini connect on Mini Coopers. A few people have had issues, no sound through stereo for any apps or music apps. It seems that BMW has only released the armrest adapter for BMW cars only and not Mini. Check with your dealership...

 

Can't believe my new car came with a iphone adapter that was for a phone discontinued years ago.

I just went into my itunes and copied all my music to USB Flash . Not gonna pay an arm and a leg for MINI adaptor.

 

+ 1

 

I was gonna buy the 5s cradle but my dealer said it's the only one available and that is probably the sane one everyone is having issues with.

 

That cradle is nothing more than a $250.00 paperweight. I learned that the hard way. When Mini doesn't know what Mini is doing-we got a problem.

 

Can you not return it? I mean it isn't functioning as stated.