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I had this same issue with my Z110bt unit and PAC steering control. It started the same way your issue started but then it got progressively worst where, the down volume wouldn't work but the up volume would. I took it to an installer and they resolved the issue (PAC needed re-programming for some strange reason.) When they re-programmed it, they programmed it for the ipod and my skip ahead presets on headset radio and sirius xm wasn't working. Took it back and they reset it to my preference and I'm all set now. Take it back to the installer, they should be able to set it to your prefe

So I took my car back to Mobile Addictions on Saturday and the third time was the charm. They were able to get everything working. No parking brake warning on startup, DVD plays while car is in motion, PAC steering controls now work for bluetooth and radio presets. The cause of the bypass issue - Although the mute wire was moved over and grounded, the cable wasn't secured to the pin. Once they took the HU out to further inspect it, they saw the cause of the problem. Which is what I have been saying from day one. Anyway, it took two months but its fixed finally, and I am happy.

You are right VBlue. I was referring to adjusting the volume while on a call. I changed my setting to mute, so now the radio/iPod gets muted when I am on the phone or when the unit is giving turn by turn directions.

Hi James, Thanks for joining the forum. I actually sent you an email this morning after I had a discussion with Derek at MAC Auto. As I told you on Sat. this is where I got all my info on the head unit and how to address the various issues. As for my BS comment, hey if 20 + guys are saying this is how to resolve such and such issue and one guy is telling me, nah that can't be done. Then yeah I will think that one guy is BSing me. I do not subscribe to the theory of the customer is always right, customers can most definitely be wrong at times. We are all just human, right. The fact

Thank you Vblue. PM has been sent.

The installer I used to get my Z110 put in came highly recommended from a BMW forum. I listed the issues in other threads of what wasn't working after the first install. I took it back again today to get the issues fixed. After 5.5 hrs the speedpulse still doesn't work, the parking brake caution still comes on, I can't answer calls using the PAC steering wheel controls. I can't lower the volume of the radio when I am on a phone call. I printed out the threads from here explaining what needs to be done to get the unit to work properly. They claim that they have never gotten the speedpul

I printed out the bypass instructions from the thread, along with the pic and gave it to the installer, along with the checklist the other member posted. As for what went wrong, can't say. The bypass seemed pretty straight forward, but as evident in several posts on the board, people blotch it somehow. All my issues seems to point to loose connections or improper wiring. Hopefully it can all be corrected soon. Thanks for the information.

I think my installer did a messed up job with my installation. Now this isn't a fly by night installation shop, I did my research. They came highly recommended from a BMW forum that I am a member of, they have done countless number of installs for the Z110, they actually had two other cars there in the shop that were getting the same unit installed. I have had the unit installed for two weeks and from the various threads in this forum, the issue points to installation errors and not the unit. I plan on going back to them next week but I wanted to run my issues by you guys. 1. Speedpuls

Thanks Vblue, I needed this info as well.

Thanks, I figured as much because I am also losing my channels presets whenever I turn the car off. I'll have the installer look at it.

I am having the same issue with my radio presets. If the car is turned off for an extended period, I lose all my presets.

I got my z110 installed this week. I went to pick up a friend and I turned the engine off while I was waiting, the unit immediately shut down as well. Usually the car radio is still operational when you turn the engine off in the car. Can this be done with the 110?

I purchased a spec.dock from http://www.2point5.com/. The dock comes with the iPod cable connected to it and it plugs directly into the z110 and that's it, nothing else is required. It charges too. I have a pdf of the installation for the spec.dock and it has pics. I can email that to you if you like. The spec.dock is a bit pricy but its a very clean and ideal location and it doesn't require you to purchase the Pioneer cable separately. I purchased the Pioneer cable before I got the spec.dock and I didn't need it. So I have brand new, unopened Pioneer cable to sell if anyone is interes

Some pics of the installation process and the final product. Process took about 6 hrs. They had to run the wires to the trunk where the amp was installed. Items installed: Metra Harness Z110BT XM Sat. Radio PAC steering iPod Spec dock Bozo Backup camera

I've been following your trails and tribulations on this issue through your posts. Glad you got it finally sorted out. Congrats.