does the hk stereo have aux input on rear?

 

The aux input is an addon, so I don't think it automatically comes with the HK, either that or my dealer wasn't very knowledgeable because I ordered the HK stereo and an aux input separately. Its not in the rear either, its on the side of the center console. Unless maybe you get the 6 CD changer, then you'd kinda have an aux input in the rear, since I imagine thats the only place you could fit the changer inside the car.

 

Oh wait, you mean on the rear of the stero? If thats the case then I'd say yes, it probably has a rear input for a CD changer. but maybe someone who actually has their mini could answer this question

 

All MINI OEM stereos (CD Boost and Harmon Kardon) already come Aux input and Satellite ready beginning with the 2003 model year. Pre-2003 factory stereos do not support the Aux Input and Satellite radio.

The dealer stiill needs to install the Aux Input cable/jack that connects to the back of the stereo. The Jack typically mounts inside the glove box compartment. The part is $40 plus dealer labor to install.

 

parts is 27 i guess, thats how much i paid. I install it myself and it took about an hour since i'm a nonskilled person. it is so easy. you can choose where you want to mount it.
Dealer will charge about 150 for installation. it is not worth it.

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>>All MINI OEM stereos (CD Boost and Harmon Kardon) already come Aux input and Satellite ready beginning with the 2003 model year. Pre-2003 factory stereos do not support the Aux Input and Satellite radio.


I understand about the Sat radio, but are you sure about 2002 models not supporting the Aux cable on the back? Elsewhere, I see the part listed for 01-03 models. I have a 02 MCS and am engaged in wishfull thinking.

 

The problem with the '02s isn't the plug itself. You can plug the Aux jack cable into the radio, but the '02 head units don't recognize the cable. The headunit can physically accept the cable, but the cable won't work.

And no, you don't need the dealer to install the cable, it is a very simple job that requires nothing more than a few Torx screwdrivers, and not more than an hour... Not only that, but if you do the job yourself you can place the jack just about anywhere in the car you like (it comes with almost 6 feet of cord) as opposed to the MINI recommended location, which is inside the glovebox...


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They put mine behind the cup holders, under the radio. I hope my iPod fits in one of the cup holders. I haven't tried it out yet cause I'm still waiting for a male/male cord and a cigarette lighter adapter for my iPod that I ordered online.

 

Your iPod definately fits, mine does

I installed the AUX port myself, and put it in the same place because it's a lot easier to get to it when it's in the cupholder. Did you order the Belkin charger that plugs in the dock connector?

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