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

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by Heckler

Tom, I purchased a Dice unit for my 2001 X5 (no nav with DSP) and my first unit was DOA and I just installed the second one and everything seems to work ok except I only get sound from the right channel. I have read a couple posts elsewhere and it seems like some have just replaced the unit and all was fine. Is there some defective units out there that have this problem or could it be something else.

Thanks in advance..

Heckler

First make sure none of the pins in the connector are cut or pushed out. If not, you have a module that needs to be replaced.

Contact me directly at [email protected] and we'll get you taken care of.

[Heckler]

If your referring to the connector that looks like a PS2 or S-video type connector on one end and the Ipod connector on the other I checked that and even tried another (I have 2 now) and I still have sound only from the right channel. I verified it was not with the converter for the DSP by moving the RCA plug from the right channel to the left and I got sound from the left channel. I will see if the shop that I bought it from locally has another to exchange it with otherwise I will send you an email.

Thanks for all your help.

Originally Posted by Tom G.

First make sure none of the pins in the connector are cut or pushed out. If not, you have a module that needs to be replaced.

Contact me directly at [email protected] and we'll get you taken care of.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by Heckler

If your referring to the connector that looks like a PS2 or S-video type connector on one end and the Ipod connector on the other I checked that and even tried another (I have 2 now) and I still have sound only from the right channel. I verified it was not with the converter for the DSP by moving the RCA plug from the right channel to the left and I got sound from the left channel. I will see if the shop that I bought it from locally has another to exchange it with otherwise I will send you an email.

Thanks for all your help.

I'm referring to the black 12-pin molex going into the DICE module, which is part of the trunk harness.

[Heckler]

Ok, I will check that out.. I'll get back to you shortly. Thanks

Originally Posted by Tom G.

I'm referring to the black 12-pin molex going into the DICE module, which is part of the trunk harness.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by Heckler

Ok, I will check that out.. I'll get back to you shortly. Thanks

No problem, if your specific installer has any problems, feel free to have him contact me directly.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by TW_585

Hi Tom,

Yes, thanks for your help with the Bluetooth ULF.

My Dice has the same problem as mentioned; the volume drops a little at the start of each new song. Is this Ipod or Dice?

Can I get the year of your X5 and if you have Business CD or Navigation? I also need to know your iPod Generation and Firmware version.

[TW_585]

HI Tom,

As per my SAV; 2004 4.4 with Nav. Ipod is 30Gb (model MA002X) with ver 1.2.1

[Heckler]

Tom, the dealer I got my module from exchanged my unit no problem, I installed the new module and everything works great! Thanks for all your help with this and the offer to replace it.

Originally Posted by Tom G.

No problem, if your specific installer has any problems, feel free to have him contact me directly.

[katit]

How DICE handle unicode charachters in ID3 tags?

I have cyrillic charachters in many songs, wonder how it's going to look.

I would like to mount iPod in CD changer area (2003 x5 with business CD. No DSP) and operate it through steering wheel only. Is all cables included to do that? I don't have CD Changer.

what is the latest DICE firmware version? How much does it cost to upgrade older unit?