Calling all DICE SILVERLINE PRO i-BMW-T/5V users...

rb0135 · #1 09-03-2010, 05:47 AM

Hi All,

Can I ask what iPods people are using with their DICE kit.

I use a NANO 4GB gen1 and I am having constant problems

Here is the issue I have that I sent to DICE:
I only have the MID Business CD unit. I went for a drive, and it played fine. I parked for over an hour. When I got back into the car, I could NOT select the DICE unit or iPod. The iPod was turned off. The MID unit would NOT display anything to do with a CD Changer (DICE), only NO DISC or Radio. I pulled out the multi wired plug connecting into the DICE unit (the one that has the power and cd changer connections). Waited about 2 minutes, plugged the plug back in and the MID showed that it had the CD Changer (DICE), the iPod started and played. I turned the car off, left it over night, and the same thing the next morning. NO DICE/CD Changer, Did the disconnect and reconnect and it worked until I finished my trip. Now, I did some experimenting with the DIP SWITCHES.. Same result.

DICE came back with the following (which I think is rubbish as the DICE unit freezes even when the iPOD has not been plugged in).

It sounds like something Ive heard before. What happens is the iPod goes into an hibernation mode, to conserve battery, after a few hours. The nanos took less time to go into this hibernation mode in our tests. Unfortunately because this would happen it would knock the unit out so that it did not come up at all and the unit would have to be reset. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about the issue as that would be how the iPod works and there is no way to shut it off (that I know of).

So, that poses the question, what iPod do you DICE users use. Has anyone experienced the same issue and worked out how to solve it?

I dont mind going and buying another iPod that works, but if this is the problem with all iPods and DICE, then I would recommend NO ONE buy a DICE unit (lucky I havent routed the cable yet)...

Thanks for any input...
Rob

tdgard · #2 09-03-2010, 06:16 AM

I have a DICE Silverline with a 5g classic & love it. I used to have it in the trunk but have bought the specdock as I found controling the ipod from the radio was clunky and too slow. The classic goes into hibernation every 14 hours-so I had set an alarm for every 12 to get around that problem. It sounds like you would have to do that much more frequently. It worked, but it would also reset the ipod-so I would never be able to continue on with my music where I left off. I'd suggest routing the cable or getting the dock to put the ipod within arms reach. If it's asleep you can simply grab it and use the hard buttons to wake it back up.

fullmetaljacket · #3 09-03-2010, 06:19 AM

iPod Classic 5th Gen with Video 60GB. Works perfectly in tandem with my X5 2003's MID and OBD. Installed it myself. Been using it for more than 3 weeks now. No problem at all.

wallyx5 · #4 09-03-2010, 08:38 AM

I have Dice and use it with my 4G iphone...no issues. One of my better mods.

rb0135 · #5 09-03-2010, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the responses..

It looks like thumbs up for anything other than a NANO. Even though DICE state the NANO is 100% compatible. Ive proven that's not the case.

Although, I still would like to know if you can keep the classic connected constantly, even when it sleeps/hibernates and that the DICE never freezes in this configuration.

tdgard · #6 09-03-2010, 09:50 AM

I've never had the Dice unit itself freeze up. My ipod is always connected.

fullmetaljacket · #7 09-07-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rb0135

Thanks for the responses..

It looks like thumbs up for anything other than a NANO. Even though DICE state the NANO is 100% compatible. Ive proven that's not the case.

Although, I still would like to know if you can keep the classic connected constantly, even when it sleeps/hibernates and that the DICE never freezes in this configuration.

Yes! my iPod classic 160GB sleeps and needs to be restarted or rebooted sometimes (6 out of 10 times) - specially when I've pressed too many buttons / commands from the MID and steering wheel buttons or coming from hibernation. The system seem to get overwhelmed and freezes (referring to my iPod classic 160GB and NOT the DICE).

But as I said it works 100% error free on a GEN5 iPod Video 60GB.

rb0135 · #8 09-07-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmetaljacket

Yes! my iPod classic 160GB sleeps and needs to be restarted or rebooted sometimes (6 out of 10 times) - specially when I've pressed too many buttons / commands from the MID and steering wheel buttons or coming from hibernation. The system seem to get overwhelmed and freezes (referring to my iPod classic 160GB and NOT the DICE).

But as I said it works 100% error free on a GEN5 iPod Video 60GB.

I dont get iPod freezing, I get the DICE unit freezing.. if it was the iPod, then I wouldnt care too much about that.

Thanks,
Rob

rb0135 · #9 09-07-2010, 09:35 PM

It really does look that the later Gen versions work, and the early ones, although DICE say are compatible, dont. I have managed to borrow a Gen1 iPod Touch with the correct firmware. The dice does the same. Locks up after first use. IPod can be used fine.. That isnt locked up.

xnsf · #10 09-03-2010, 12:00 PM

4th Generation iPod - does not work
iPhone 3Gs - does work (before and after iOS4)