Is getting Pandora on my Ipod to play possible? Have a new (to me) 2006 Convertible S with no discernible audio input. Should I just take it to a dealer to get wiring done if so? Sorry, I'm an older lady with zero technical or electronic skills. The kind of person who is proud to be able to put snow chains on a Prius

Thanks.

 

i think its just a plug that plugs into the back of the radio. the "hard part" would be mounting the audio input jack.

 

I think the "hard part" might be something my husband would be able to do....maybe. He has a tendency to overestimate his skills and afraid to have him pulling the radio out etc., and then damage something else. It's technically "my" MINI. Is there stuff he might break in there? I love him and he'd be upset reading this, but.........

 

its fairly basic to take the radio out, its prolly harder to put it back without scratching stuff to be honest. i think you can supposedly reach around the back without even removing it, if you have the hands for it.

 

here

http://www.minicarparts.net/Instruct...structions.cfm

 

All you have to do to install the aux input is pull down the panel below the steering wheel (its on hinges) and that allows you to reach in behind to plug it into the radio. Then you just fish the other end down though the through the little slats in the panel in the pic below if you dont want to drill any holes.

 

Thanks Astro and Andy. I fear my husband doesn't have the hands for it. But aside from possible divorce we might be able to do it together. Thanks for the website Astro and the picture Andy. Grateful to know that this is doable.

 

Just one clarification....
You need internet access to use Pandora....
So you mean smartphone as opposed to i-pod right? You can play stored music from your iPod, but not play Pandora, aka, internet radio unless you have internet access....

 

Thanks Zippy,
I'm obviously not rereading my posts before submitting, sorry. And yes, I meant Ipod, not Pandora. Realize I'd be better off selling this MINI and getting a newer model to get bluetooth than to get it installed. Thanks for correcting my error. I am happy knowing there's another way to play music than just CD's. :-)

 

Or just get a new stereo? Why would you get a newer car for Bluetooth?

 

As you can probably tell, this issue confuses me. Was told by the dealer who sold me the car that I can't play Pandora from my Smartphone in the car...but I guess he meant through the radio that's in it. But a different radio would fix this?
I'm so lost. If I could get Pandora to play in the car (is using my phone a possibility too?) I'd be in heaven.
Sorry. Blonde too.

 

No problem..have heck $35 and 30 minutes of time is cheaper than a new car!!
I love my 2005...have had it since new!!
The same "line-in" or aux jack can be used to play music from a smartphone, iPod or other devise....will work equally as good for all of them!! Simpler than Bluetooth.....Less complex and faster to plug in/connect....Bluetooth can be nice...but like anything wireless, it is not 100% without headaches.

 

Zippy,
Found this on you tube. This is something I could do with an auxiliary jack yes?

 

Mini even makes an adaptor to do this....
One issue has been as apple has updated connectors on the phones, to thunderbolt, the iPods have been left with the 30 pin flat connectors.....the adaptors are all the 30 pin flat connector...so it would work...but the issue is if your ipod ever fails....the $300 or do adaptor will be useless...
The aux connector, by the nature of simplicity will work with ANY item you can plug a set of headphones into.....so if you use a phone to store music, etc, it will work. Only downside (besides no charging) is the devise must be controlled on its own screen.....most say the radios controls of the iPod was iffy at best, so not much of a loss IMO.

 

I put my aux in recently it's very easy, just feel the back for the port then plug her in. Probably the easiest solution, just use your phone like others said. Or for around $150 get a stereo with pandora and Bluetooth on it.

 

Bavmotors,
So with the auxiliary jack I can just feel around for in the back of the radio and plug in? That's all? or for $150 I can get a stereo with Bluetooth and Pandora? This is sounding better all the time.

 

Also works with Sony Walkmans

 

Add Zunes, mini-disc players, heck a portable 8-trac ....lol...but more importantly it is FORWARD compatible with any item with a headphone jack....

Yes, the stereo can be switched out with a more modern unit with more buit-in features....but you will want a pro to install it, and be prepared to pay for a few extra parts to retain steering wheel controls....

 

"Add Zunes, mini-disc players, heck a portable 8-trac ....lol...but more importantly it is FORWARD compatible with any item with a headphone jack...."

I qualified this thread saying I was a moron with regards to electronics and stereo equipment....but after the auxiliary jack is installed how do I connect it to the Iphone etc.

 

A double ended plug.(both male)....one end plugs into the item you want music from...
The other plugs into the jack which is installed....the double need plugs are about $5 to 8 and can be had at most stores that sell cords...Walmart, RadioShack, best buy, etc....
Then just push the mode button on the stereo.... The AUX will be an option, along with CD, and radio....and you are good to go!!