I'm new to disassembling cars, but I'm stuck here.
I installed a DICE Ipod kit into my wife's 2004 X3. The radio now shows the tracks and the buttons control the ipod, but there is no sound. I then pulled out the radio and plugged in the white plug. Still no sound.
I spoke to Tom from EAS, who seemed sure that there was another white plug to be found behind the radio. When I couldn't find one, he suggested that I go to a BMW dealer.
None of the BMW dealers I spoke to would touch a third party product, so I went to a local car stereo shop. They couldn't find another white plug, and couldn't get sound.
I called DICE, who thought I needed a DSP kit. It has arrived, but I can't find anyplace to plug it in. I called DICE again, and the new guy doesn't think I need a DSP kit, but wants me to take a picture of my amplifier to be sure.
This is where I'm stuck. What/where is the amplifier?
When I open the back left panel in the trunk, I find a bunch of wires and a black box which has no visible wires pointing backwards. The box says DSP on it. Also, when I press the radio button that brings up the base/treble controls, I do get a DSP menu.
guys, I don't want to go off topic, but I just ordered a 2007 X3 with the premium audio option (DSP). I plan on getting the DICE ipod unit, but looking at these posts about people having problems - will I have less problems getting the iPod only unit or the HD radio+ipod unit? I really dont need HD radio, and would rather like to install the smaller ipod only unit in the center armrest.....
Tom, any suggestions? I know either units are supposed to work, but I want to use the one that has been most trouble free with 07 X3's with DSP audio..
oh, and any updates on the firmware to select songs by artist to work? Not sure why you wouldn't include such a feature. People probably use that more than searching by song title or genre.
There are plenty of MY07 X3s running with the DICE kits, we are currently providing troubleshooting to a couple with issues and should find the cause of the problem. The important factor is that we are responding and very active in troubleshooting here on the forums on on phones and most cases are resolved easily.
The DICE is definitely compatible with the X3 application.
The iPod cannot display Artist information while in an unlocked state - which was top priority in designing the DICE, there's no better search tool than the iPod itself. This feature is under development, but we cannot give an ETA or promise it will be released until more progress is made.
The DICE allows browsing by Song, Playlist and Album via the steering wheel, radio or the iPod itself. You can get to any desired song within seconds.
this is kinda related, from time to time, i would just get no sound, and would try everything, and the only way to fix, would be to reset by removing the cd changer fuse.. so after a while, it got annoying, and removed the adapter for the time being.
On a related note: I had my DICE iPod kit installed for a few months now. So far my experience is somewhat mixed. On one hand, the kit, when it works allows pretty good control of the iPod, although, I find that the radio text feature is moderately useful given the delay in displaying the text.
The low point of the solution for me is that from time to time (seems to be random but more or less related to not driving the car for a day or more) the iPod or DICE resets and starts playing iPod songs from the begining of song list. This means that the ALBUM switching mode on iPod does not work properly (moves a few songs seamingly at random). I have to manually take the iPod from the glove box and set it to play ALL albums.
Anyone has experienced anything similar? Or is it just my iPod / DICE?
so, i'm having the same no sound issue, when I use the trunk or the center counsel... but DO get track names. Now, when I use the other white connector, I get sound, but I also get TEL and SEND/END on the radion, rather the CDC.. is that what is supposed to happen?
Because, I noticed it completely screwed with my bluetooth integration. and phone contacts would not match their phone numbers.
I swapped the white cd-sars connector tonight on the radio (and dropped a screw behind it all ... it figures) but still no sound. just a clicking noise.
so, i'm having the same no sound issue, when I use the trunk or the center counsel... but DO get track names. Now, when I use the other white connector, I get sound, but I also get TEL and SEND/END on the radion, rather the CDC.. is that what is supposed to happen?
Because, I noticed it completely screwed with my bluetooth integration. and phone contacts would not match their phone numbers.
I swapped the white cd-sars connector tonight on the radio (and dropped a screw behind it all ... it figures) but still no sound. just a clicking noise.
Some MY07s have the TEL/SND appear when the DICE in in operation, however we have not had a local X3 with the issue to determine the problem. Are you located in the Southern California area so we can investigate further?
Hi Tom: nope, Sacramento. I appreciate the offer though. i've also noticed the track name does NOT go away when i turn off the car... much like the BT wont turn off the phone if you turn off the car in the middle of a conversation. it's like it's still playing, but no sound comes through, and only part of the track name shows, like it's cut in half or something.
I had the same problem. My friend tightened the fuses seat in the trunk and in the glove compartment. Specially the ones in the trunk open wide and although the fuse lights OK is not enough for the radio or Power Amp to work. Spray some contact cleaner and pry tight the metals in the fuse housing. Good luck!
I had the same problem. My friend tightened the fuses seat in the trunk and in the glove compartment. Specially the ones in the trunk open wide and although the fuse lights OK is not enough for the radio to work. Spray some contact cleaner and pry tight the metals in the fuse housing. Good luck!
If you have this problem, just plug directly the cable at the back of the radio. For this, you will need 3 repair kit wire and a connector. Take one of the two connector at the back of the radio (CD changer or satelite radio). The rapair wire (3X) was took at the VW dealer (SN: 000 979 009).
I installed the Dice this weekend. It is easy once you read some of the tips here and see some of the youtube videos. Anyway my 2010 X3 did not come with the CD changer in the center console or the back. The console did not have both the 6 and 3pin connectors required to hook up. Thus requiring the hook up to the cable connectors located in the rear of the vehicle. This required the removal of the back seat and side cushion, routing through the rear seat trim and under the carpet to the center console which also needed to be opened up enough to route the wires. Set the dip switches on the Dice device to NAV Radio setting, disconnected the battery, connected the dice unit and reconnected the battery. The Nav system recognized the ipod but no sound. Very frustrating. It appears that since my X3 did not come with the CD changer BMW did not hook up the white CD SARS wire to the back of the radio. Once I took apart the dash and hooked up the wire everything worked. Hope this helps someone else save some time.
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