Ice>link problems

maj0rglitch · #1 10-16-2005, 12:17 AM

I got two issues I am trying to resolve.
1. The text display on the radio turns to aux 1 and I cant control the ipod but the music still plays. It will function again after I play a song or two with the cd player or radio.

2. I get a hiss on the speaker. Everytime I accelerate the noise gets louder, its picking up the engine noise. Do I need to insulate the wire connector? I tried following the diagram posted here (switching the location of the ground wire) but it didnt solve the problem.

system info
I got the latest firmware for the Icelink
X5 non DSP
no Nav

mtd · #2 10-16-2005, 01:09 AM

Majorglitch,

look at this post because I had the same problem. Wuzin was nice enough to help me on this. Thanks Wuzin..

http://www.xoutpost.com/showthread.php?t=5952

maj0rglitch · #3 10-16-2005, 05:26 PM

I tried that but didnt help at all.

UCrewX5 · #4 10-16-2005, 06:40 PM

Tom G. is our resident IceLink expert. Try emailing or calling him. His contact info can be found here - http://www.xoutpost.com/member.php?u=1583

Tom G. · #5 10-17-2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj0rglitch

I got two issues I am trying to resolve.
1. The text display on the radio turns to aux 1 and I cant control the ipod but the music still plays. It will function again after I play a song or two with the cd player or radio.

Where was the ice>Link purchased from originally? What generation iPod are you working with?

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj0rglitch

2. I get a hiss on the speaker. Everytime I accelerate the noise gets louder, its picking up the engine noise. Do I need to insulate the wire connector? I tried following the diagram posted here (switching the location of the ground wire) but it didnt solve the problem.

system info
I got the latest firmware for the Icelink
X5 non DSP
no Nav

Either the wire pushed its way out - or you may have to move to the radio interface kit, some BMWs are more sensitive to engine noise than others.

el_duderino · #6 10-17-2005, 02:50 PM

One other thing I always mention with any car having noise issues - is your battery strong? Weak batteries are a huge factor in noise problems...

maj0rglitch · #7 10-17-2005, 04:35 PM

I bought the Ice>Link from bestbuy. I have a 4th gen ipod 20Gb.

I dont think I have any problem with my battery.

"radio interface kit"? BTW the iPod and the cradle are in the trunk driver side (dont know if it matters).

Tom G. · #8 10-17-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj0rglitch

I bought the Ice>Link from bestbuy. I have a 4th gen ipod 20Gb.

I dont think I have any problem with my battery.

Has the cabling about been routed? If not, try rerouting ther cable to see if the noise goes away - it may be picking up interference from other sources.

maj0rglitch · #9 10-17-2005, 04:40 PM

On my way to work this morning icelink crashed again, I cant change the track and the text display is not working, it will start with "..." then itll change to "cd1-99" then it will stay at "aux 1" but the music is still playing.
Do I have a bad Ice>link?

Tom G. · #10 10-17-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj0rglitch

On my way to work this morning icelink crashed again, I cant change the track and the text display is not working, it will start with "..." then itll change to "cd1-99" then it will stay at "aux 1" but the music is still playing.
Do I have a bad Ice>link?

There's a loss of communication between the ice>Link Plus and the iPod. Check to see if the iPod is firmly seated on the connector and/or perform a soft reset.

You can do this by pressing on the MENU and Center buttons for +5 seconds.