Ipod lockup with Dice - Firmware to blame?

[Vince_nj1]

Hi

I have a 2003 Lt with a 30GB Video IPOD. It use to work for extended periods of time (2 to 3 hours) without locking up when connected to my DICE unit. (Replace the 6 CD changer for the Dice unit)

Over the past 1 1/2 years, Apple kept pushing new updates to my Itunes and my IPOD. I am now experiencing a problem where my IPOD locks up after 20 minutes or so. I opened a ticket with DICE and they pretty much ignored me.

I just started looking at the DICE website and noticed the FW 1.1.1 is the only supported Firmware. My IPOD now has 1.1.2 installed. (Thanks Nike/Apple for pushing crap that I don't need)

Anyway, I want to rollback my firmware to 1.1.1 Does anyone know of a way to do this? I am planning on reinstalling Itunes using my original CD and then restoring the IPOD. Will this work?

[messenger13]

Could be an incompatibility issue, but my experience has told me that the iPods just don't like vibrations. I have also been told that iPods tend to lock up more as they get filled up closer to theie max storage. How close are you to maxxing yours' out?

I have never "reinstalled" the software into an iPod, so I'm not sure if you can rollback the current version or not.

[Vince_nj1]

Could be an incompatibility issue, but my experience has told me that the iPods just don't like vibrations. I have also been told that iPods tend to lock up more as they get filled up closer to theie max storage. How close are you to maxxing yours' out?

I have never "reinstalled" the software into an iPod, so I'm not sure if you can rollback the current version or not.


Thanks for the feedback..

Tech support at an apple store told my friend the same thing.. that they are more likely to lock up when getting close to full. So I reduced my 3000 songs to just under 1000. 60% free space. At first it seemed to work better, but then locked up after 25 songs, now it is locking up after 10 songs. :(

My friend borrowed my son's Nano (no hard drive) and he said it worked fine. (he has the exact same bike and dice unit) I am getting ready to switch ipods with my son, but I didnt want to give up on my 30gig since it use to work for hours without any problems.

[drmajor]

VIBRATION, VIBRATION...!

Tried every trick in the book with Dice... the junked it.

Anytime my I-pod gets a good shake- it locks up and will not come back till it runs the battery down.

So, now on my GSA, I just put it in the tank bag/Map pouch and no issues.

[NOGILLS2]

I am glad to see this thread. Not that I want you to have problems. I am wanting to set up an I-pod or a hard drive of some sort, in place of the 6 disc changer.

So what is the best recommendation?
What equipment is needed to attach to 12 volt power?
Can hard drive be controlled by the radio controls?
and any other questions I cant think of!

Thanks