Aux Input Removal

nexus66 · 11-07-2005, 08:24 AM

Any of you guys know if it's possible to pop out the aux input jack without removing the whole centre console section??

I ask because my car keeps dropping the left channel when using my ipod. I've tried 2 different cables and it does it with both! Tried the cables on my home stereo so it's not them!

It's already been in to the dealer and they failed to fix it - so if it wasn't too difficult I'd have a look at it myself. I reckon it's probably a loose connection in the actual jack itself!

cdxp · 11-07-2005, 09:30 AM

I reckon the dealer should be able to fix it ! - are all the dealers everywhere this bad ??

nexus66 · 11-07-2005, 10:41 AM

The dealer has already had a go and told me it was fixed! That's why I thought I'd have a go...

uofmtiger · 11-07-2005, 10:44 AM

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I ask because my car keeps dropping the left channel when using my ipod. I've tried 2 different cables and it does it with both! Tried the cables on my home stereo so it's not them!

The cable has to have a 3.5mm tip. If you can pull the tip out a little and it works, you probably are not using the proper cable. I had the same problem with cables I already had laying around that work fine on my Tivoli radio aux input, but the car's input is more choosey.

I bought a Belkin 3.5mm cord and it works fine.

nexus66 · 11-08-2005, 10:07 AM

Well - the plot thickens!!! I was able to remove the rear panel where the rear air vents are and found the cables for the aux input! Lo and behold one of the cables is all pinched and actually burst through so that I can see the wires!! Looks like this is the problem!! :mad: :mad:

Dealer is going to fix it this weekend!

Kimo · 11-08-2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nexus66

Well - the plot thickens!!! I was able to remove the rear panel where the rear air vents are and found the cables for the aux input! Lo and behold one of the cables is all pinched and actually burst through so that I can see the wires!! Looks like this is the problem!! :mad: :mad:

Dealer is going to fix it this weekend!

So . . . what exactly did your dealer DO the first time around? Pathetic.

nexus66 · 11-08-2005, 11:52 AM

Cos it was an intermittent problem, they probably stuck an ipod in went "oh - it's working" and gave me it back!!! Worst of all - they caused the problem when the dash had to be removed to fix the air-con!!!!!! The only word I can use for the dealers mechanics is INCOMPETENT!!! Menzies of Stirling btw...

Kimo · 11-08-2005, 12:31 PM

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The only word I can use for the dealers mechanics is INCOMPETENT!!! Menzies of Stirling btw...

Well I certainly won't be taking my wife's car across the pond to Scotland for service at this dealer

nexus66 · 11-09-2005, 08:41 AM

Can I bring mine over the pond to your's for a service??

rag21 · 11-09-2005, 08:44 AM

i'll bring your car over for those wheels and head lamps

11-07-2005, 08:24 AM	#1
nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Aux Input Removal Any of you guys know if it's possible to pop out the aux input jack without removing the whole centre console section?? I ask because my car keeps dropping the left channel when using my ipod. I've tried 2 different cables and it does it with both! Tried the cables on my home stereo so it's not them! It's already been in to the dealer and they failed to fix it - so if it wasn't too difficult I'd have a look at it myself. I reckon it's probably a loose connection in the actual jack itself! __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	The dealer has already had a go and told me it was fixed! That's why I thought I'd have a go... __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Well - the plot thickens!!! I was able to remove the rear panel where the rear air vents are and found the cables for the aux input! Lo and behold one of the cables is all pinched and actually burst through so that I can see the wires!! Looks like this is the problem!! :mad: :mad: Dealer is going to fix it this weekend! __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Cos it was an intermittent problem, they probably stuck an ipod in went "oh - it's working" and gave me it back!!! Worst of all - they caused the problem when the dash had to be removed to fix the air-con!!!!!! The only word I can use for the dealers mechanics is INCOMPETENT!!! Menzies of Stirling btw... __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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