does dice silverline work w/ new nano chromatic?

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I've got an '06 X5 4.4.

Just received a new dice silverline and nano chromatic iPod running software v: 1.0.2.

Set it up as directed (twice) including disconnecting the battery (what a pain in the ass) etc.

The dice, or something, just isn't working correctly. It will play iPod playlists but I can't control them. No playlist text. Sometimes, upon starting my truck the iPod will play, other times it's dead. If I disconnect the "specific vehicle harness" and then re-plug it in music will come back on but....again...no control over it, no text.

This sucks. Pulling the tie out of an X5 to get to the battery is no fun and don't want to do it a third time.

Any direction / advice?