[eas] Official DICE iPod integration kit Q/A thread

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by wallieX5

I had the same symptoms but I now have control through the steering wheel. All I did was use the control on the IPOD when the problem first occured but I still have the ~1 second drop out when you change the song playing.

We have a solution for this, please email me directly with your full name so we can look up your order.

[Tombodad]

(02 X5, analog DSP, cd changer, navi)
I received my DICE unit yesterday, and installed it per the manufacturer's instructions. First off, it woudnt work at all, my iPod (video) didn't even recognize it. However, I plugged in my Nano, and it worked. Both iPods are up to date with the most current versions. CD 6 Tr 02 (text display did not work, only reads "*dice*". Steering wheel controls work on CD 1 - 5 to switch songs, etc, but still not text display with CD 6, Tr 02.

I tried pulling fuses and resetting the iPod. Now there is nothing. My head unit doesnt even pick up CD mode. all the happens when I switch from Radio is it reads "no tape".

Did I fry the unit or something?
Also, do youthinkthe problem with recognition of my video iPod is with the iPod itself, since it worked with my nano? And how do I get text display to work?

Thank you.
Tom

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by Tombodad

(02 X5, analog DSP, cd changer, navi)
I received my DICE unit yesterday, and installed it per the manufacturer's instructions. First off, it woudnt work at all, my iPod (video) didn't even recognize it. However, I plugged in my Nano, and it worked. Both iPods are up to date with the most current versions. CD 6 Tr 02 (text display did not work, only reads "*dice*". Steering wheel controls work on CD 1 - 5 to switch songs, etc, but still not text display with CD 6, Tr 02.

I tried pulling fuses and resetting the iPod. Now there is nothing. My head unit doesnt even pick up CD mode. all the happens when I switch from Radio is it reads "no tape".

Did I fry the unit or something?
Also, do youthinkthe problem with recognition of my video iPod is with the iPod itself, since it worked with my nano? And how do I get text display to work?

Thank you.
Tom

Could be a little bit of the DICE not initializing properly along with the iPod. Let's perform the following steps:

1. Disconnect iPod from cable
2. Remove battery cables, negative first
3. Touch battery cable terminals together (away from battery) for +5 seconds, a small spark is normal as this is stored power draining from the system.
4. Allow cables to remain disconnected for about 5-7 minutes
5. Reconnect battery cables onto battery, negative last.
6. Reboot iPod by pressing on MENU and CENTER buttons for +5 seconds and then reconnecting to the DICE cable after the reboot process is completed.

Let me know if these steps correct the problem.

[Sablotny]

"I tried pulling fuses and resetting the iPod. Now there is nothing. My head unit doesnt even pick up CD mode. all the happens when I switch from Radio is it reads "no tape". "

I feel your pain. I've pulled the fuses probably 4 times now, done the battery cable zap 3 times. As you know (or will find out) this is a PITA on the X5. Display on the dash or nav screen usually fails after a few days, or shows odd things. Controls on steering wheel and radio usually don't work. Our iPod went dead once- I thought the DICE would charge it but I guess it doesn't.

Whether its BMW's or DICE's "fault," I don't know, but to me this is a product that wasn't quite ready for prime time.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by Sablotny

"I tried pulling fuses and resetting the iPod. Now there is nothing. My head unit doesnt even pick up CD mode. all the happens when I switch from Radio is it reads "no tape". "

I feel your pain. I've pulled the fuses probably 4 times now, done the battery cable zap 3 times. As you know (or will find out) this is a PITA on the X5. Display on the dash or nav screen usually fails after a few days, or shows odd things. Controls on steering wheel and radio usually don't work. Our iPod went dead once- I thought the DICE would charge it but I guess it doesn't.

Whether its BMW's or DICE's "fault," I don't know, but to me this is a product that wasn't quite ready for prime time.

This is not normal operation, please contact me directly to have your module bench tested and replaced if a problem is discovered.

[GiRARDsays]

FYI: The Dice DOES work with the iPhone...technically.

When you initially plug in your iPhone, it states that it needs to be switched to Airplane mode to work to it's full potential. I said no and the it went back to normal. I then opened up iTunes and the songs play like normal, but there is no way to control the song, netiher through the radio controls or iPhone. The iPhone is not mine, but it's my friend's. I'll see if he'll let me test it again to see how it interfaces withg the Dice in Airplane Mode. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by GiRARDsays

FYI: The Dice DOES work with the iPhone...technically.

When you initially plug in your iPhone, it states that it needs to be switched to Airplane mode to work to it's full potential. I said no and the it went back to normal. I then opened up iTunes and the songs play like normal, but there is no way to control the song, netiher through the radio controls or iPhone. The iPhone is not mine, but it's my friend's. I'll see if he'll let me test it again to see how it interfaces withg the Dice in Airplane Mode. I'll keep you guys posted.

This is normal operation - the iPhone controls will be disabled in Airplane mode.

[maccis]

Just wanted to let Tom G know I received my DICE kit on Thursday of last week. Within an hour and a half I had installed it to the center console using these instructions.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/stereo/9607-icelink-plus-install-bmw-x5.html

Absolutely much easier then it looks. Works great and many thanks to Tom answering my questions.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by maccis

Just wanted to let Tom G know I received my DICE kit on Thursday of last week. Within an hour and a half I had installed it to the center console using these instructions.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/stereo/9607-icelink-plus-install-bmw-x5.html

Absolutely much easier then it looks. Works great and many thanks to Tom answering my questions.

Glad you are up and running, next step is voicetags: http://www.xoutpost.com/bsws-mobile-e...playlists.html

[ricoch3t]

Tom - I'm getting ready to order the DICE iPod integration from your company, but I just wanted to clarify something first.

I have a 2003 X5 - Business CD w/ DSP. When I looked in the trunk for the cd changer cables, I found the 3 and 6-pin connectors. From what I've read here and on your website, am I correct in assuming that I have analog DSP and don't need the additional DSP connector for the DICE integration?

Thanks

Rick