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

[lionkang]

Will I need that cord and a firmware update? When will they fully support touch 2g? thanks tom!

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by lionkang

Will I need that cord and a firmware update? When will they fully support touch 2g? thanks tom!

No firmware updates are necessary - just the revised docking cable.

[lionkang]

so with that cable I'll have my steering wheel controls for my Ipod touch 2g, artist and song info, and charging too?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by lionkang

so with that cable I'll have my steering wheel controls for my Ipod touch 2g, artist and song info, and charging too?

Originally Posted by lionkang

I have the old DICE, not the new silverline. So with this cable Ill have my steering wheel controls back, and charging, as well as song and artist info in the display for my ipod touch 2g?

The revised cable will only give you USB-compliant charging support for the non-SILVERLINE models. This supports 3G touch/3Giphone and current iPods models.

In order to get SILVERLINE features, you need to upgrade to a SILVERLINE kit.

[lionkang]

I have the old DICE, not the new silverline. So with this cable Ill have my steering wheel controls back, and charging, as well as song and artist info in the display for my ipod touch 2g?

[lionkang]

So the silverline wiill give me full control of the 2G?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by lionkang

So the silverline wiill give me full control of the 2G?

Both DICE kits give you full control, the newer SILVERLINE kits simply give more options.

Originally Posted by lionkang

The newer silverline for the X5 connects through from the front right? So I wont hear engine whine through the cable?

It's up to you:

DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Radio interface)
eas - 714.369.8524 | DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Radio Interface)

DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Trunk Interface)
eas - 714.369.8524 | DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Trunk Interface)

The radio interface kit will connect up front at the radio itself.

[lionkang]

The newer silverline for the X5 connects through from the front right? So I wont hear engine whine through the cable?

[lionkang]

I was having some trouble changing songs with my ipod touch 2g, but I figured it was the Dice. Thanks so much Tom, you've been great for these boards throughout the years!

[jonnyhicks]

I installed dice silverline in X5 4.6is with Nav but no DSP. I struggled the first few times to get the dice to integrate with my iphone. I've since done this successfully & the dice seems to work ok. The annoying thing is when the ignition is turned off the dice needs reprogramming (Disc 6 Track 6) to display the text again. Even more annoying on short journeys.
I also have some sort of interferance which seems to be being picked up from the nav disc its like an electronic screech when the music is not being played or when I'm transferring to make a call it comes through the speakers til the call is made. Incidentally I installed bluetooth after the dice. I would rip it out after sheer frustration but I invested in a spec.dock from the US & spent a good deal of time & money.
Would appreciate any help.
Thanks
Jonny