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

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by nutroberts

I think I have read every article on this thread which has been very helpful but I am still having issues with my new DICE Silverline in my 2006 CPO X3 (E83). The problem is I get text, I get audio, but after several minutes, the radio decides it has had enough of me enjoying my IPod and it would like to listen to some really crappy FM radio.

I can switch it back to IPod which works a couple of times but eventually, all I hear on the CD-Changer source are some chirps and a message saying CD Check intermittently. Eventually, there is no CD Changer mode available at all. To resolve this issue, I have to stop the car, reset the DICE, and reset the IPod but then it starts all over again. I have tried the full battery reset, I have made sure that I plug the DICE unit in via 6 pin, then 3 pin. I make sure I wait 30 seconds for the DICE to initialize. What am I missing here? Do I just have a defective DICE unit... a defective car stereo, or perhaps a defective installer (me)?

Vehicle Specs
2006 X3
- no DSP
- no satellite
- no nav
- SAT ready (SA-693)

DICE Configuration
Car: Off/Off
Ipod: Off/Off
Text Display: 1

Installation

Initial: DICE was plugged into the console using the non CD-Sars connection and radio used the original non CD-SARS 12 pin plug. This led to the same behavior as described above but IPod play was limited to 10 seconds instead of 10 minutes. When I switched the 12 pin plug I could not get audio out of the console area using either 6 pin connector.

Current: DICE is plugged in the rear cargo area with the wiring run along the base board to the console as recommended on this thread. The 12 pin plug was switched on the back of the BMW radio to use the CD-SARS connector.

I really appreciate any help although it seems many people do not have the SAT ready configuration.

Some BMWs are a bit temperamental during the initialization process. 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.