Problem with Icelink and XM Direct

[mandream]

Let me start by saying what a fabulous resource this site is. I have only had my X5 for just over 2 weeks, and this site has been invaluable!

Now for my problem. I received and installed the XM Direct Kit and Icelink a couple days ago (thanks for the great service Tom!). When I plug everything in - all is fine. However, after I have been listening to either the ipod or the satellite for a while, the other no longer appears as an option when I cycle Mode on the radio. Once I was able to get them back by shutting off the engine and restarting, but the other two times I had to physically disconnect the devices and plug them back in.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I have a 2003 X5 3.0, no NAV, no DSP.

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

Mike

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by mandream

Let me start by saying what a fabulous resource this site is. I have only had my X5 for just over 2 weeks, and this site has been invaluable!

Now for my problem. I received and installed the XM Direct Kit and Icelink a couple days ago (thanks for the great service Tom!). When I plug everything in - all is fine. However, after I have been listening to either the ipod or the satellite for a while, the other no longer appears as an option when I cycle Mode on the radio. Once I was able to get them back by shutting off the engine and restarting, but the other two times I had to physically disconnect the devices and plug them back in.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I have a 2003 X5 3.0, no NAV, no DSP.

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

Mike

Interesting - it seems the radio isn't discovering the XM Direct (first piece in the link). Were the battery cables removed before the initial installation?

[mandream]

The radio does discover both at first, and I am able to switch back and forth between ipod and satellite. It is only after I have listened to one or the other for a "while" (don't know how long it takes, exactly) then the radio seems to forget the other (i.e. if I've been to Sat, I can no longer switch to ipod. The opposite is also true).

I did not remove the battery cables prior to install. I had seen some directions online that said to do this and others that did not mention this step. I followed the ones that did not mention it, and all seemed to work when everything was plugged it (at least initially).

Mike

[Tom G.]

It seems that it was not initialized properly, I would start by removing the cables and reinstaling. Touching the cables for a few seconds (while disconnected from the battery) ensures that all power is drained from the system.

[mandream]

Ok, I'll give that a try. Should I disconnect everything before disconnecting / reconnecting the battery - or doesn't it matter?

Mike

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by mandream

Ok, I'll give that a try. Should I disconnect everything before disconnecting / reconnecting the battery - or doesn't it matter?

Mike

Leave the devices connected during the battery reset.

[mandream]

Email sent.

Thanks!!