Denison Ice Install Instructions.

You might want to read thru this thread http://priuschat.com/Ordered-the-Dension-iceLink-t13569.html

The ice:Link Plus locks up MANY times on the Prius. I m getting an exchange for the new DICE Ipod unit from Dension (now DICE).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bshef @ Jun 30 2006, 04:32 PM) [snapback]279381[/snapback]</div>

The new DICE unit. You can go to http://priuschat.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3457 and use those instructions. It's for the VIAS, but it's the same procedure.

 

I didn't disconnect the battery. Just be sure to have the ignition off and radio power off. I even turned off the SKS button under the steering wheel, just to be sure, too.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bshef @ Jul 1 2006, 09:49 AM) [snapback]279718[/snapback]</div>

I just installed it today. I didn't disconnect the battery. I simply had power off and the radio was off before I powered down.

 

bshef, do you have the new DICE ipod unit or the old ice>link: plus ipod unit?

In the title you said ice, now you said DICE. If you have the old ice>link unit, you might want to install it where it is easy to reset it (http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=13569&st=60#), since the old unit locks up once in a while. If you have the new DICE unit, then never mind.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bshef @ Jul 1 2006, 09:00 PM) [snapback]279864[/snapback]</div>

I think you have the new DICE unit then.

I believe the new DICE unit has additional AUX input. That way you can play audio from non-ipod mp3 players.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ScottY @ Jul 1 2006, 06:07 PM) [snapback]279866[/snapback]</div>

Right, or you can use it for a portable satellite radio.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bshef @ Jul 2 2006, 07:07 AM) [snapback]280071[/snapback]</div>

When I get mine I plan to leave it in the lower glove box. I've got the cable routed in there now.

 

I receive my DICE unit. I attempted to install it on Saturday.

Before I put the dash back together, I thought it wise to test it. When I powered up the car with the DICE unit plugged (the iPod was not yet plugged it). The MFD acted strange.

The outside temp was not displayed and the battery state of charge was blank (no bars). I initially thought I must have accidently disconnected something, but that was not the case.

When I have the unit unplugged (either from the back of the radio or disconnect the interface cable from the DISC black box, all returns to normal.

It looks like I have a defective unit. Do I get it replace by going directly to DICE or via Danny?

 

I think you started the car in ACC. mode. In ACC. mode, you press Power once without pressing brake, you will see the exact same thing you described. Not caused by DICE and it's normal.

 

Thanks for that reply, ScottY, that's good to know.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(superwhite @ Jul 3 2006, 11:35 AM) [snapback]280511[/snapback]</div>

You probably disconnected the wire assembly on the left which routes the player and the display infromation into the Prius. I know from experience......

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(falcinator @ Jul 3 2006, 07:34 PM) [snapback]280673[/snapback]</div>

When the DICE is disconnect, everything works as expected. I also had the car in "ready" mode.

 

I have installed the DICE unit following the VAIS instructions (with some help from the DICE ones as well) and am confused as to how it is supposed to register success. I have a 3g iPod (so maybe this is the problem) but so far my iPod is not being charged and I can't access any songs on it through the menu of the prius--any recommendations?