Ipod Interface Installation 2002-2006 MINI Cooper

These installation instructions supersede all previous versions
SUBJECT
iPod^® Interface Kit – P/N 65 11 0 409 341
MODEL
MINI Cooper (R50): Select Vehicle Production 01/02 – On*
MINI Cooper-S (R53): Select Vehicle Production 03/02 – On*
MINI Convertible (R52): Select Vehicle Production 09/04 – On*
MINI Cooper-S JCW GP: Select Vehicle Production 06/06 – 09/06
* Not compatible with 6-Disc CD Changer (SA672), and/or Hands-Free Phone System.SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 0.75 Hours
Total installation time may vary depending on vehicle options and equipment.
The instructions below are developed for MINI vehicles and are not to be compared to any other existing instructions for vehicles other than MINI. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be used for installation in MINI vehicles. Left and right are determined from the driver's seat.
Carefully read all instructions and supplements before proceeding with the installation.

PARTS INFORMATION
Contents of Kit – P/N 65 11 0 409 341

SPECIAL TOOLS
Pin Removal Tool – 61 1 134
Crimp Tool – 408 449

*Remove the following components using information available in TIS:

1. 1. • Drivers knee bolster (1)
      
   2. • Center dash face (2) (Refer to RA62 21 001)
      
   3. • Radio side pillars (3) (Refer to RA51 16 198)
      
   4. • Radio (4) (Refer to RA 65 11 030)
      
   5. • Glove box (5)
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*Insert locking tab (3) on 4-pin connector as shown

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*Insert 3 rectangular pins from radio I/F cable (1) into radio harness connector (2) as follows:


Color
Location
Description
White/gray
9
I-Bus
Brown
12
KL 31
Red/green
15
KL 30

*Remove white 12-pin connector (3) from lower section of radio connector.


Note: For Cooper-S with JCW GP Kit, the white 12-pin connector is not present. |

*Insert white 12-pin connector (1) from iPod harness (2) into lower left section of radio connector (3).

*Tie factory white 12-pin connector (4) back to harness as it will not be used for this installation.
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*Connect 4-pin connectors (1 & 2)

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*Insert the 3 pins (1) removed from radio connector into 4-pin connector (2) as follows:


Color
Location
Description
Red/brown
2
KL 30
White/red
3
I-Bus
Brown
4
KL 31
Note: Wire colors may vary depending on vehicle production changes. |

*Insert 3 rectangular pins from iPod harness (1) into radio harness (2) as follows:


Color
Location
Description
White/gray
9
I-Bus
Brown
12
KL 31
Red/green
15
KL 30
Note: The Violet/White wire of the iPod Harness (1) is not used for this installation.
*Remove white 12-pin connector (3) from lower section of radio connector.


Note: For Cooper-S with JCW GP Kit, the white 12-pin connector is not present. |

*Insert white 12-pin connector (1) from iPod harness (2) into lower left section of radio connector (3).


*Tie factory white 12-pin connector (4) back to harness as it will not be used for this installation.

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*Connect 4-pin connectors (1 & 2)

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1. 1. Locate and drill 5/8" (16mm) hole in glovebox.
   
   
   A = 1" (25mm)
   B = 1" (25mm)
   C = 5/8"(16mm) Ø |

*Insert iPod cable (1) through hole in glovebox as indicated.

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*Split grommet (1) as indicated (2) and insert grommet through hole in glovebox wall.

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*The flat iPod connector (1) should be located in the glovebox and the 8-pin DIN connector (2) for the adapter box should be routed through the center console to a location behind the radio.

1. 5. Re-connect glovebox vent tube.
   
   
   
2. 6. Re-install glovebox.

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*Slide iPod adaptor (2) fully into foam wrap (1).


*Connect white "iPod" adapter cable (3) and black "Radio" adapter cable (4) to iPod adapter, making sure to connect cables in their proper location.

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*Mount iPod interface as indicated below radio and secure with cable ties (not included).


*Re-install all components removed for installation procedure.

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RETROFIT CODING
There is no retrofit coding required for this installation.
TROUBLESHOOTING

1. • In iPod mode, "No Magazine" is displayed on the radio until an iPod is connected.

(refer to MINI iPod Interface Owner's Manual)
• This iPod Interface is compatible starting with the following iPod Firmware versions:

1. 1. o iPod with Dock Connector - SW 2.3
   2. o iPod with Click Wheel - SW 3.1.1
   3. o iPod mini - SW 4.1.1
   4. o iPod with Color display - SW 1.2.1
   5. o iPod nano - SW 1.1.1
   6. o iPod Gen5 (Video) - SW 1.1.1

If the customer's iPod has older versions of software, please advise
them to upgrade the software before connecting them to the Interface in their
MINI vehicles. (refer to MINI iPod Interface Owner's Manual)

1. • In case of erratic behavior in iPod mode please perform the following:

1. ???RESET the iPod – Please refer to your Owner's Manual that was included with your iPod.
2. ???RESET the iPod Interface – Disconnect the iPod from the iPod cable (White)

and remove the black 7-Pin DIN connector from
the interface module. Wait for 10 seconds and re-
connect 7-pin DIN connector to module. Interface
RESET is complete.
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Circuit Diagram
Key
X-1 Connection, radio (audio signal)
X-2 Connection, MPQ contacts
X-3A Connection, 4-pin
X-4 Connection, Fuse (2A)
X-5 Connection, 7-Pin DIN connector
Wire Colors
BL Blue
BR Brown
GE Yellow
GN Green
GR Gray
RT Red
SW Black
VI Violet
WS White

Related Topics

MINI Repair & Technical Literature: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/mini/