does anyone know where i can get a new one from, it seems Pioneer doesn't sell to the general public..you have to go via an authorised distributer.

I've tried four here in the UK, every single on was coming back with prices in the region of £130 ($205) plus packaging...assuming they can get hold of them in the first place

I find it absolutely ridiculous a cable should cost that much, i have done a broad search and in the US it seems the same cable can be had for about $50

BUT pioneeer UK inform me that there is a slight chance that cable wont work with the UK iPhone because of a different pin arrangement

all iPhones around the world are built the same, especially the dock connector. You should be able to find a cable on Ebay for about $15 or much less. I believe with the AppRadio you can use any cable you want to, even the one that came with your iPhone.