Mini Cooper iPod Interface Problem

[drguano]

I had the Mini Cooper iPod interface installed by the BMW dealer in my 2002 Mini Cooper S with the stock radio and multi-function steering wheel. The problem is the audio drops out for 1-3 seconds per track in the RND (random) mode. The music cuts out almost every song for a few seconds, returns, then cuts out briefly before resuming play. I have played a 40 gig iPod Photo, a 20 gig 4th generation click wheel iPod and a 4 gig iPod Mini and all have the same issue. The dealer has replaced the interface once. I know of a BMW owner with the same problem. Has anyone else encountered this?

[drguano]

After a number of trips back to the dealer that performed the install, the tech realized that while they had replaced the connector for the 6 CD Changer at the head unit, they hadn't disconnected the wiring at the 6 CD changer in the boot. Once that was disconnected, the system functions as advertised. No more audio dropouts in the RND mode.