Ipod Y cable

[Manks]

I forgot that we needed one of these when negotiating for our Mini and whilst I will try to tap up the salesman for one I fear I may have to buy one and as I recall they are not cheap.

Has anyone found an alternative to buying from Mini themselves?

[johnoz]

Can I ask, is it a new mini you are buying? If so the dealer will supply you one.

[Manks]

johnoz said:

Can I ask, is it a new mini you are buying? If so the dealer will supply you one.

Pre-registered. Is it standard practice for one to be included in the sale?

[AOK]

Manks said:

Pre-registered. Is it standard practice for one to be included in the sale?

If your car has Media Pack then you are entitled to one for free (this is on a new car, so it would be unfair for the dealer to pocket it on a pre-reg). If your car doesn't have Media Pack, sadly, you need to fork out £30-40 if you want the Y cable!!

[Manks]

AOK said:

If your car has Media Pack then you are entitled to one for free (this is on a new car, so it would be unfair for the dealer to pocket it on a pre-reg). If your car doesn't have Media Pack, sadly, you need to fork out £30-40 if you want the Y cable!!

No it's just got the Chili pack. How on God's green earth is a Y shaped bit of wire fortyt quid?

[adsvx220]

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but I have just brought a 2008 clubman s and just wondered of all S's come with an IPod connection point and if so where is it.

Cheers

Adam

[kchika]

Manks said:

No it's just got the Chili pack. How on God's green earth is a Y shaped bit of wire fortyt quid?

I have Visual BOOST Radio and I got it for free. The salesman almost "forgot" about it. Last I checked, it was £44.95 from the parts department.

Don't worry, the standard white iPod/iPhone white cable from Apple will do just fine.

[AOK]

kchika said:

Don't worry, the standard white iPod/iPhone white cable from Apple will do just fine.

This statement is only valid if you just want to play your music. But if you want to use all the features of MINI Connected, then you need to have the y-cable

[esuuv]

I have the Y cable from my Mini thats just sat in a drawer - if anyone wants it PM me, i'd just ask that you make a donation to a suitable charity in return.

[Manks]

esuuv said:

I have the Y cable from my Mini thats just sat in a drawer - if anyone wants it PM me, i'd just ask that you make a donation to a suitable charity in return.

PM sent

[AndyM31]

adsvx220 said:

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but I have just brought a 2008 clubman s and just wondered of all S's come with an IPod connection point and if so where is it.

Cheers

Adam

The connector is most likely to be hidden in the little pocket/storage under the radio in front of the gear shift. Mine has a 3.5 jack. Yes, the cables from the dealer are not the cheapest.