Comments on: The Dension ICE-Link Plus Reviewed http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:09:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Shulus http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-113009 Shulus Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:59:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-113009 <p>Now that Dension USA is no longer selling, servicing or supporting Dension Audio Systems products (including the Ice>Link Plus) which alternative product we can use to connect the ipod to our Minis with H/K?</p> Now that Dension USA is no longer selling, servicing or supporting Dension Audio Systems products (including the Ice>Link Plus) which alternative product we can use to connect the ipod to our Minis with H/K?

]]> By: mark from Hong kong http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-108998 mark from Hong kong Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:37:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-108998 <p>I found this myself, it was wrong pin on the extend cable.</p> <p>http://www.level209.com/downloads/dension/bmwExtCblRepair.pdf</p> I found this myself, it was wrong pin on the extend cable.

http://www.level209.com/downloads/dension/bmwExtCblRepair.pdf

]]> By: mark from Hong kong http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-108951 mark from Hong kong Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:30:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-108951 <p>Hi</p> <p>I am Mark from Hong Kong. I just brought a new ice-link plug and installed yesterday, I found that it is work perferly if the car engine is off, but after I start my car engine, there is a lot of noise from the speak like "wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu". For more information to you that the cable is not tidy up into the car, I can take it far away from some electric affect. but the noise is still there. After that I tried to connect the CD changer back and it worked perferly without noise when the car's engine is on. And ever I tried to unplug the Active Cradle, there was no music, but the noise is still there. So I think there is something wrong with the Adaptor. Please help.</p> <p>My Car is 2005 E46 325ci with Business CD with haman kardor the ice-link is version 2.05 which is shown on my 1st gen nano, ther serical no. is 421311544</p> <p>Thanks</p> Hi

I am Mark from Hong Kong. I just brought a new ice-link plug and installed yesterday, I found that it is work perferly if the car engine is off, but after I start my car engine, there is a lot of noise from the speak like “wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu”. For more information to you that the cable is not tidy up into the car, I can take it far away from some electric affect. but the noise is still there. After that I tried to connect the CD changer back and it worked perferly without noise when the car’s engine is on. And ever I tried to unplug the Active Cradle, there was no music, but the noise is still there. So I think there is something wrong with the Adaptor. Please help.

My Car is 2005 E46 325ci with Business CD with haman kardor the ice-link is version 2.05 which is shown on my 1st gen nano, ther serical no. is 421311544

Thanks

]]> By: Mark from Hong Kong http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-108949 Mark from Hong Kong Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:29:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-108949 <p>Hi</p> <p>I am Mark from Hong Kong. I just brought a new ice-link plug and installed yesterday, I found that it is work perferly if the car engine is off, but after I start my car engine, there is a lot of noise from the speak like "wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"(Whine). For more information to you that the cable is not tidy up into the car, I can take it far away from some electric affect. but the noise is still there. After that I tried to connect the CD changer back and it worked perferly without noise when the car's engine is on. And ever I tried to unplug the Active Cradle, there was no music, but the noise is still there. So I think there is something wrong with the Adaptor. Please help.</p> <p>My Car is 2005 E46 325ci with Business CD with haman kardor the ice-link is version 2.05 which is shown on my 1st gen nano, ther serical no. is 421311544</p> <p>Thanks</p> Hi

I am Mark from Hong Kong. I just brought a new ice-link plug and installed yesterday, I found that it is work perferly if the car engine is off, but after I start my car engine, there is a lot of noise from the speak like “wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu”(Whine). For more information to you that the cable is not tidy up into the car, I can take it far away from some electric affect. but the noise is still there. After that I tried to connect the CD changer back and it worked perferly without noise when the car’s engine is on. And ever I tried to unplug the Active Cradle, there was no music, but the noise is still there. So I think there is something wrong with the Adaptor. Please help.

My Car is 2005 E46 325ci with Business CD with haman kardor the ice-link is version 2.05 which is shown on my 1st gen nano, ther serical no. is 421311544

Thanks

]]> By: Gerald http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-51975 Gerald Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:49:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-51975 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>I think that it's time for your update on the ICE Link Plus?</p> <p>Has the tags issue been addressed?</p> <p>Can we buy with confidence now?</p> <p>Gerald</p> Gabe,

I think that it’s time for your update on the ICE Link Plus?

Has the tags issue been addressed?

Can we buy with confidence now?

Gerald

]]> By: Alex http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-51582 Alex Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:23:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-51582 <p>How does the Ice Link Plus compare to the the new Ipod interface for the 2006 BMW 300xi?</p> How does the Ice Link Plus compare to the the new Ipod interface for the 2006 BMW 300xi?

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-46780 James Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:59:53 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-46780 <p>The only problem i've had with my ipod kit for my car (Seat Leon) is that it skips two tracks at once if i use the radio controls to control my ipod. It seems this has also been experienced by many others as well. I would complain to the store that sold me it, but i really can't be bothered to get a new one fitted. Hopefully there will be an ipod update that will sort this out. But i often don't need to change tracks when i'm driving, and i'll be getting a new car soon anyway ;)</p> The only problem i’ve had with my ipod kit for my car (Seat Leon) is that it skips two tracks at once if i use the radio controls to control my ipod. It seems this has also been experienced by many others as well. I would complain to the store that sold me it, but i really can’t be bothered to get a new one fitted. Hopefully there will be an ipod update that will sort this out. But i often don’t need to change tracks when i’m driving, and i’ll be getting a new car soon anyway ;)

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » June » 03 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-39670 MotoringFile » 2006 » June » 03 Sat, 03 Jun 2006 03:56:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-39670 <p>[...] MotoringFile Reviews Auto Reviews: MF Review: Lotus Elise MF Review: 2006 Mazda MX5 MF Review: TVR T350, Nissan 350z MF Podcast Review: Cooper S Auto MF Podcast Review: BMW 325i MF Podcast Review: JCW MC Soundkit 2007 VW GTI (w/DSG) The 2005 MCS: One Month Review Cooper S Auto Reviewed First Drive in the 2005 JCW S 2005 MINI Cooper A Week w/the 2005 MCS Convertible 2005 MINI Cooper S MCS Cabrio 1st Drive 2004 JCW Cooper S The BMW M3 SMG Vs. The MINI 2004 MINI Cooper CVT Performance Accessories: Cooper S Supersprint Exhaust (audio) JCW Cold Air Intake JCW Sport Brake Kit Supersprint Cooper Exhaust Remus Cooper Exhaust Promini Cooper Intake Schroth Harness System CVT Steering Wheel Paddles Lifestyle Accessories: MINI_Motion Watch MINI_Motion Driving Shoe Audio: ICE-Link Plus iPod Adapter Official BMW/iPod adapter ICE-Link iPod Adapter Harman Kardon Stereo Interior Accessories: JCW Leather Dash The MCAW Auto Up Circuit MINI Rear Camera MINI Rear Saddle (official) MINI Rear Cargo Storage Case 1st MINI Armrest Reviewed MINI Bluetooth Kit Aftermarket Bluetooth Integration Ian Cull Auto-up Circuit Universal Mobile Phone Holder [...]</p> [...] MotoringFile Reviews Auto Reviews: MF Review: Lotus Elise MF Review: 2006 Mazda MX5 MF Review: TVR T350, Nissan 350z MF Podcast Review: Cooper S Auto MF Podcast Review: BMW 325i MF Podcast Review: JCW MC Soundkit 2007 VW GTI (w/DSG) The 2005 MCS: One Month Review Cooper S Auto Reviewed First Drive in the 2005 JCW S 2005 MINI Cooper A Week w/the 2005 MCS Convertible 2005 MINI Cooper S MCS Cabrio 1st Drive 2004 JCW Cooper S The BMW M3 SMG Vs. The MINI 2004 MINI Cooper CVT Performance Accessories: Cooper S Supersprint Exhaust (audio) JCW Cold Air Intake JCW Sport Brake Kit Supersprint Cooper Exhaust Remus Cooper Exhaust Promini Cooper Intake Schroth Harness System CVT Steering Wheel Paddles Lifestyle Accessories: MINI_Motion Watch MINI_Motion Driving Shoe Audio: ICE-Link Plus iPod Adapter Official BMW/iPod adapter ICE-Link iPod Adapter Harman Kardon Stereo Interior Accessories: JCW Leather Dash The MCAW Auto Up Circuit MINI Rear Camera MINI Rear Saddle (official) MINI Rear Cargo Storage Case 1st MINI Armrest Reviewed MINI Bluetooth Kit Aftermarket Bluetooth Integration Ian Cull Auto-up Circuit Universal Mobile Phone Holder [...]

]]> By: Percy http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-34982 Percy Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:07:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-34982 <p>I had a similar problem this week. I started the MINI and the air bag diasbled light came on. My radio (an HK) went dead, the remote lock/unlock function stopped working and the MINI's brake lights light up and stayed on. Everything went back to normal when I disconnected the icelink. I uninstalled it, I think I'll just throw it away, I need the MINI more than an iPod.</p> I had a similar problem this week. I started the MINI and the air bag diasbled light came on. My radio (an HK) went dead, the remote lock/unlock function stopped working and the MINI’s brake lights light up and stayed on. Everything went back to normal when I disconnected the icelink. I uninstalled it, I think I’ll just throw it away, I need the MINI more than an iPod.

]]> By: Ayrat http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-32231 Ayrat Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:53:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-32231 <p>I had same problem as Tom with my Ice link. After some really cold weather my CD option stoped working after disconnecting Ice link couple of times stereo started showing "DISABLED" message, blinkers didn’t work, stereo controls on the steering wheel no longer worked, door open sensor and fog lights signal stopped working. Connected CD changer back and all went back to normal. Anybody knows how to fix that problem with an Ice Link?</p> I had same problem as Tom with my Ice link. After some really cold weather my CD option stoped working after disconnecting Ice link couple of times stereo started showing “DISABLED” message, blinkers didn’t work, stereo controls on the steering wheel no longer worked, door open sensor and fog lights signal stopped working. Connected CD changer back and all went back to normal. Anybody knows how to fix that problem with an Ice Link?

]]> By: Richard Walker http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-32099 Richard Walker Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:27:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-32099 <p>The problem with Halfords is that they normally don't install the the full kit and prefer to sell you the dension fm kit.</p> <p>Also it's worth buying the kit and getting Unicar to install the system for you.</p> <p>Costs range from 40-85 depending on your car</p> The problem with Halfords is that they normally don’t install the the full kit and prefer to sell you the dension fm kit.

Also it’s worth buying the kit and getting Unicar to install the system for you.

Costs range from 40-85 depending on your car

]]> By: Sarah http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-29962 Sarah Thu, 05 Jan 2006 17:07:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-29962 <p>I really don't like my dension ice link thing. For starters the guys at Halfords put it on the wrong side of the stereo so everytime I indictaed i kept smacking the holder, and plus i cudnt see the bloody screen! and mine also skips two tracks! and I spend more time trying to get the right song on, than I am on driving! Can anyone help me with the skipping bit? im lost as to what to do. I ws told to update the latest version on my Ipod but thats done nothing!</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Chutz</p> I really don’t like my dension ice link thing. For starters the guys at Halfords put it on the wrong side of the stereo so everytime I indictaed i kept smacking the holder, and plus i cudnt see the bloody screen! and mine also skips two tracks! and I spend more time trying to get the right song on, than I am on driving! Can anyone help me with the skipping bit? im lost as to what to do. I ws told to update the latest version on my Ipod but thats done nothing!

Cheers

Chutz

]]> By: Alexey http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18939 Alexey Sun, 30 Oct 2005 23:39:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18939 <p>My ice>Link recently got blown out and I had it replaced. The replacement came with 2.B2 firmware. I am having a problem with it: when i skip to the next or previous track, it often skips 2 tracks instead. Happens intermittently but nevertheless consistenly. I am planning to downgrade to 2.07 - so don't be too anxious to upgrade is what I am saying..</p> My ice>Link recently got blown out and I had it replaced. The replacement came with 2.B2 firmware. I am having a problem with it: when i skip to the next or previous track, it often skips 2 tracks instead. Happens intermittently but nevertheless consistenly. I am planning to downgrade to 2.07 – so don’t be too anxious to upgrade is what I am saying..

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18938 Robert Thu, 08 Sep 2005 07:44:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18938 <p>i've had an ice>Link Plus for a while in a BMW and it works great. Dension's website discusses new firmware specifically for BMWs, but no way to get it.</p> <p>Anyone have the 2.B2 firmware lying around?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Robert</p> i’ve had an ice>Link Plus for a while in a BMW and it works great. Dension’s website discusses new firmware specifically for BMWs, but no way to get it.

Anyone have the 2.B2 firmware lying around?

Thanks,

Robert

]]> By: Paul Robichaux http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18937 Paul Robichaux Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:50:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18937 <p>David (and any other lurkers), I have an ice>Link Plus 2.05 for Honda that I'm looking to sell. I can't use it in my 2005 Accord. Please contact me at paul at robichaux dot net if you're interested.</p> David (and any other lurkers), I have an ice>Link Plus 2.05 for Honda that I’m looking to sell. I can’t use it in my 2005 Accord. Please contact me at paul at robichaux dot net if you’re interested.

]]> By: Gordon http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18936 Gordon Thu, 28 Jul 2005 15:56:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18936 <p>Any sign of the new Firmware? I have my 3rd gen ipod connected to a new sony CDX-7750 head unit and it works....except for no tags, which is one of the reasons I bought it :(. The Firmware version on the ipod stats 2.11 so wondering when the next will be out?</p> <p>Any ideas?</p> Any sign of the new Firmware? I have my 3rd gen ipod connected to a new sony CDX-7750 head unit and it works….except for no tags, which is one of the reasons I bought it :(. The Firmware version on the ipod stats 2.11 so wondering when the next will be out?

Any ideas?

]]> By: David L. http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18935 David L. Sun, 10 Jul 2005 04:33:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18935 <p>I would like to purchase a Dension ice>Link Plus 2.05 for my Acura TSX. I hate the iPod FM transmitters and found the Dension online. It appears that I will be able to connect the ice>Link Plus via the CD changer-out connection in my factory installed unit (a 6-disc changer is built-in... will the Dension disrupt that?). Has anyone else used the ice>Link Plus on an Acura TSX (Dension says that it will use the standard Accord unit)?</p> I would like to purchase a Dension ice>Link Plus 2.05 for my Acura TSX. I hate the iPod FM transmitters and found the Dension online. It appears that I will be able to connect the ice>Link Plus via the CD changer-out connection in my factory installed unit (a 6-disc changer is built-in… will the Dension disrupt that?). Has anyone else used the ice>Link Plus on an Acura TSX (Dension says that it will use the standard Accord unit)?

]]> By: Joe W. http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18934 Joe W. Sun, 03 Jul 2005 17:14:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18934 <p>Hello Gabe, anyone? Can anyone tell me if the iceLINK plus will work on an '05 MCS with Navigation, Bluetooth Phone and 6 disc CD changer already installed? Is there anyway it will with the previous mentioned already in there or am I out of luck? Thanks in advance for your time as any help would be great.</p> Hello Gabe, anyone? Can anyone tell me if the iceLINK plus will work on an ‘05 MCS with Navigation, Bluetooth Phone and 6 disc CD changer already installed? Is there anyway it will with the previous mentioned already in there or am I out of luck? Thanks in advance for your time as any help would be great.

]]> By: Wilson http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18933 Wilson Wed, 18 May 2005 17:19:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18933 <p>OK...I have been reading up on the ICE Link Plus...and I have one rather simple, yet stupid question.</p> <p>I have a 05 (April Build) MCS with both the Sat Nav as well as a dealer installed AUX Input. I was wondering if I was able to use the ICE Link? Should I just stick with the AUX Input for the IPOD? All help is greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Dave</p> OK…I have been reading up on the ICE Link Plus…and I have one rather simple, yet stupid question.

I have a 05 (April Build) MCS with both the Sat Nav as well as a dealer installed AUX Input. I was wondering if I was able to use the ICE Link? Should I just stick with the AUX Input for the IPOD? All help is greatly appreciated.

Dave

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/11/the_dension_ice-link_plus_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-18932 blalor Fri, 13 May 2005 13:34:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/11/#comment-18932 <p>... and if that were clickable, this would be it: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bravo5.org/blog/2005/05/13/dension-icelink-plus-bmw-cable-fix/">Dension ice>Link: Plus BMW cable fix</a></p> … and if that were clickable, this would be it: Dension ice>Link: Plus BMW cable fix

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