[eas] Official DICE iPod integration kit Q/A thread

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by JohnD

Tom,

Not sure if you saw my last reply, but have you had any luck tracking down why my Dice loses its settings when I turn the car off?

JD

John,

Are you on your original battery? If the voltage drops below a certain voltage while cranking - it can wipe out the DICE's memory.

Try the same procedures with a battery charger installed.

Originally Posted by daway

Thanks, Should i just ask for you? Which number is it (CA or 1.866)? if i order it 1st thing in the morning will it still come on Sat?

Either one will go to my extension. If you specify Saturday delivery - it will arrive on Saturday, I can give you rates in the morning.

[daway]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

John,

Are you on your original battery? If the voltage drops below a certain voltage while cranking - it can wipe out the DICE's memory.

Try the same procedures with a battery charger installed.



Either one will go to my extension. If you specify Saturday delivery - it will arrive on Saturday, I can give you rates in the morning.

Thanks again for getting back to me so fast!! I will give you a call in the morning and will have a happy wife on a 7 hour drive...lol

That is a good point about the battery. John, you should get the battery tested.

[daway]

Tom,
My wife just got home and I ran out to the check for the female coaxial plug in and it did have it. Talk to you tomorrow.

Cheers,

[JohnD]

Tom,

The battery was replaced by the dealer last fall, and it doesn't appear to have any issues when starting. I have seen a few posts about the older radios not sending a kill signal or that you have to put switch 1 down on the dice, could either of these be the issue? What I also found strange is if I shut off the truck without switching to FM or shutting the radio off, the text will continue to scroll on the OBC for about 2 minutes.. There have been no other accessories added to the electrical system, and all wiring is 100% factory.

Thanks
JD

[whacker]

I've installed DICE Silverline into my X5 (2005) which has Nav/tapedeck, CD Changer and bluetooth fitted. I've noticed a few problems, some of which have been mentioned in this thread but I've not been able to resolve yet.

I bought the module from ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk who are a little slow responding to the problems so I thought I'd add my two pennies worth here. Having said that, I am hoping Tom (EAS) will respond to an email I sent him earlier today or perhaps you guys can share your thoughts with me.

The first 2 problems relate to playlist handling. The third (annoying) problem relates to text display setting retention.

1. The DICE does not play the tracks in the same order as listed on the Ipod. This has already been posted by 'Kewl X5' and I understand a firmware fix has been produced.

2. When returning to a previous playlist, the playlist always starts from the first track rather than continuing from where it left off

3. Text Display settings are not retained after switching off ignition.

Any help would be appreciated

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by JohnD

Tom,

The battery was replaced by the dealer last fall, and it doesn't appear to have any issues when starting. I have seen a few posts about the older radios not sending a kill signal or that you have to put switch 1 down on the dice, could either of these be the issue? What I also found strange is if I shut off the truck without switching to FM or shutting the radio off, the text will continue to scroll on the OBC for about 2 minutes.. There have been no other accessories added to the electrical system, and all wiring is 100% factory.

Thanks
JD

Other than bench testing your module - I do not have a solution. Contact me directly and we'll make the necessary arrangements.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by whacker

I've installed DICE Silverline into my X5 (2005) which has Nav/tapedeck, CD Changer and bluetooth fitted. I've noticed a few problems, some of which have been mentioned in this thread but I've not been able to resolve yet.

I bought the module from ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk who are a little slow responding to the problems so I thought I'd add my two pennies worth here. Having said that, I am hoping Tom (EAS) will respond to an email I sent him earlier today or perhaps you guys can share your thoughts with me.

The first 2 problems relate to playlist handling. The third (annoying) problem relates to text display setting retention.

1. The DICE does not play the tracks in the same order as listed on the Ipod. This has already been posted by 'Kewl X5' and I understand a firmware fix has been produced.

2. When returning to a previous playlist, the playlist always starts from the first track rather than continuing from where it left off

3. Text Display settings are not retained after switching off ignition.

Any help would be appreciated

Can you read me the numbers from the bottom of your module, beneath the bar code?

[whacker]

Tom

The numbers under the barcode of the DICE module that you requested are A00074-0606. It's an i-BMW-T module

[JohnD]

Tom,

Do you want me to send you an email or do you have a number for me to call? If by phone when are you available.. If I haven't already thanked you, thanks again for all your help

JD

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by JohnD

Tom,

Do you want me to send you an email or do you have a number for me to call? If by phone when are you available.. If I haven't already thanked you, thanks again for all your help

JD

Email would be best as I'm will be in/out of the office today.