1st Gen R53 Cooper S Can't get iPod adapter or GROM SB1 to work...

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    #1 EverydayGetaway, Dec 25, 2015
    My R53 came with an iPod hook up in the glove box, when I connect my iPod touch to it nothing happens, it doesn't charge and there is no audio playback. When I push the "Mode" button on the stereo it displays "NO MAGAZINE". I have already taken the stereo out to check the wiring and replace the fuse, replaced both stereo fuses in the kick panel as well... still no joy.

    I also bought a GROM SB1 from Out Motoring hoping that could solve my lack of music options. I hooked it up in the trunk and it connects to my phone just fine, even displays the name of my phone on the stereo, but still, no audio via music or phone calls. Hitting the "Mode" button displays the same "NO MAGAZINE" message, though sometimes it will display something like "TR01" for an instant and then back to the "NO MAGAZINE" display.

    If it helps, my car has the HK system.
     
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    #2 Razone23, Dec 27, 2015
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    It was the same issue. For me but these guys at MA helped. That was the first thing I did. At the end Inow have an Aux jack direct from mini. That I can use any smartphone or Sirius XM unit. You will need an optional grounding loop isolator jack that will avoid your HK to toggle back to FM randomly . Now you will need to disconnect your Sirius from the cigarette lighter outlet. When using your smartphone.as a audio source Never figured that one out,but hey I get my tunes that I want to hear.if you end up going that route let me know. I have an extra grounding jack. It was a duplicate order. I will never need a second one[​IMG]
     
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    #3 Jason Montague, Dec 27, 2015
    Man you're way over my 63yo head. But the answer sounds reasonable. Jason
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Dec 27, 2015
    Solution, dump crappy MINI radio and buy a much better aftermarket unit with an iPod imput.
     
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    #5 05r50, Dec 27, 2015

    Yep.

    I got a $99 unit from Crutchfield.com for the wife's non-mini.

    Easy to swap and had Bluetooth streaming and hands free calling to boot.
     
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    #6 Razone23, Dec 27, 2015

    Way to go less headaches
     
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    #7 EverydayGetaway, Dec 27, 2015
    I was thinking of doing that originally, but read that if you have the HK system it's more trouble than it's worth. How true is that?
     
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    #8 EverydayGetaway, Dec 28, 2015
    Nobody's got any input on the HK system...? :(
     
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    #9 mrntd, Dec 29, 2015
    If the adapter just plugs into the head phone jack it won't charge. Only the bottom port of the phone does charging. But not all adapters that plugin there charge either.

    When I click my MODE button I switch it to AUX. Then it plays fine.

    The NO MAGAZINE message sounds like it's looking for the CD changer.

    I got a CD changer used for my car and it didn't work. There are differences in the radios between 02-04 and 05-06. The guys at e-miniparts were very helpful in figuring that out.
     
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    #10 MCS02, Dec 29, 2015
    I believe the HK unit is digital. If you put in a new head unit you have to run all new wires to the speakers. But I am not sure. When I had the stock unit I had a Dice unit. It plugged into the CD changers plug. Then you plugged in your iPod and could use the radio to control the iPod. The up side to it also was that you could also use the iPod click wheel, it did not lock it out.

    Now I have an Alpine.
     
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    #11 EverydayGetaway, Dec 29, 2015
    The plug in the glove box is the iPod 30 pin connector. You say you push more and then switch to AUX, does pushing the mode button not switch it to AUX? Is there an additional step?

    I'm aware that the "NO MAGAZINE" message refers to the CD changer, the GROM unit I have plugs in where the factory CD changer plugs in.
     
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    #12 mrntd, Dec 30, 2015
    When I push my mode button it switches from radio to CD to AUX then back to radio. When I tried the changer the button would switch to it but nothing played.

    Not sure about the GROM unit. But I would think the iPod adapter would show up as AUX or something when clicking the mode button.
     
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    #13 EverydayGetaway, Dec 30, 2015
    Yup, no dice... it never shows AUX as an input :(
     
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    #14 beken, Dec 30, 2015
    It sounds like the ground loop issue. The adapter is plugged into the head unit at the back. Have you tried checking the cable is plugged in nice and snug? I found it can work its way loose sometimes.


    Also, having worked with audio cables, I found they can sometimes go bad over time. You might consider having the cable checked out also.
     
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    #15 EverydayGetaway, Dec 30, 2015
    Yup, I pulled it out and unplugged everything, replaced the in-line fuse and put it all back in... no luck :(

    I think I'm just going to take it to a car audio shop, I hate chasing down gremlins like this... thankfully there are a few near me with very good reputations.
     
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    #16 Dave.0, Dec 30, 2015
    The HK system is a PITA to wire around but it can be done with time and money.

    It's sounds like your car had a CD changer installed and the only unplugged the wires from the rear when it was taken out but not the cable from the back of the radio.
     
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    #17 EverydayGetaway, Dec 31, 2015
    The GROM SB1 is supposed to work by using the existing CD changer wires though. For some reason it just won't play music through it.
     

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