Won't recognise AUX cable in car

I used to use my Galaxy S3 in the car fairly frequently using a 3.5mm cable and playing it via the AUX channel on the radio.  I never had any problems with this.
I've tried this using my Z1 Compact and it doesn't recognise the cable, let alone play anything  Headphones are fine.  I also have a little portable speaker that works too but the sound quality isn't great.
Any ideas?  I really miss listening to my music in the car!! Help!

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I suggest that you first of all try what you mentioned yourself, another AUX cable to see if you experience the same behavior. 
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