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Originally Posted by Jozy
Just to update, I eventually got greedy and thought since I got an MULF2-HI, I might as well retrofit USB functionality since it's much flexible than burning CDs.
So instead of lifting trims, redoing the wiring from the center console etc., I decided to forgo AUX functionality. If you want AUX in the center console to still work, you would have to reroute the pins from the rear of the radio to the MULF2-HI.
I went ahead to just get a cheapo typical fakra usb cable and plugged into the MULF2-HI. The cable will be in the trunk and the USB thumb drive will be there as well.
Also, since my radio's software is from before USB was even available, I had to update it so I asked for help on this forum. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1207697
Ok, cable plugged into the MULF2-HI, radio software updated, went to NCS to code radio, 'aktive'-ed 2RAD_USB. USB icon is now on the radio. Here I'm almost already celebrating but little did I know what's about to come.
Happily I went to plug in the pen drive expecting to now listen to my mp3s on it. Went back to the car, USB icon still "- -". Started doubting many conditions such as a dud cable or what not. Did things like shaving off the legs of the cable hoping to get a better connection. No go, still "USB - -"
Step 2 of troubleshooting, plugged in my INPA cable to the USB port. The cable's LED lights up. Confirmed the USB connection is ok. Scratching my head again.
Went back to look through more coding, both on the 2RAD and 2MULF. Nope, all looks good... what's wrong?
So after going back and forth, I finally decided to take a risk. I changed the date of production on the VO and default coded 2RAD. USB is now working! Of course since I didn't want to mess my car up, I did not FA WRITE the VO to my modules. I left it and called it a day....
Hope this helps since all information on the web is quite fragmented here and there. |
I just retrofitted mulf2 hi, following all of your steps, into a 2006 which was pre-wired. Waiting on USB cables but could you tell me how to change the VO date?
Also, when I press the speech button the radio display says Voice Input or something like this, then it freezes there and does nothing. I have to turn the car off to get it to go away and for the radio to start working again.
Any thoughts??
Thank you!
