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

[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.

[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.

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[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.