MINI iPod Interface Install Instructions

Sections: DIY | R53 (Coupe) Dec 8th, 2004 55 Comments

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Time to break out the torx set… here are the official install instructions for MINI's iPod interface kit.

It may also be worth noting that the part number listed on the actual interface (pictured above) most likely isn't the number that you need to order the kit. I would guess that is found on the box itself pictured here.

And finally it may interest some to see who actually produces the interface listed in the lower right corner of the pitcure above.

Written By: Gabe

Mark

I’ve just bought the dealer ipod connect kit. They kindly supplied the fitting instructions as mentioned earlier in the thread. But once again don’t tell you how to remove the stereo and glovebox when fitting, bit daft. So after trawling the internet I found this guide http://www.thisismike.com/mini/mini_ipod.html so will be attemting installing it using a mix of the two instructions. Will let you know how it went.
victoria

i have recently had an ipod connector fitted by mini into my cooper but its not picking up my 30g 5th gen ipod, it charges it but wont play anything. i have tried creating a seperate playlist but still nothing happens, mini are saying its not their problem and im going crazy!!
http://n/a Sebastian

Victoria, not sure about the 30g, perhaps the installation wasn’t done correctly. Shouldn’t be the ipod itself, my 32gb ipod touch works w/o problem. I’m using and old mini ipod interface with in, in MCS 05 Cabrio.

regards

Sebastian
Joe

Hi,

I have a 2009 Mini Cooper with a factory installed iPod interface kit.

My iPod interface kit has two RCA type connectors on one side that connect to the car’s kit and the other side of the connector connects to an Apple iPod or iPhone.

Does any one know if there is any way that I can connect the new Apple shuffles (all metal, no controls) to my Mini’s iPod interface kit?

The Apple shuffle has the controls are on the earphone cord. It is a special earphones that has the controls built-in to the headset that controls the devices volume, stop, play, previous song and next song.

I have a charger for the car so power would not be an issue.

The shuffle is small and cheap enough that I wouldn’t have a problem leaving it in the car.

Thanks in advance for you help.
Shane

Bump. Hey guys.I am thinking to fit an ipod interface in my 2005 mini cooper Can i play the 160GB ipod video?

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