Dealer asking for $180 for new iPhone cable hookup
08-10-2012, 09:57 AM
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Dealer asking for $180 for new iPhone cable hookup
Getting the b3 service done on the car and asked about a new cable hookup for my iPhone. Now the iPhone 5 is coming out soon so I dunno if the $180 set up is worth it?
Dealer is Mercedes-Benz of Tyson in VA. Thanks
Dealer is Mercedes-Benz of Tyson in VA. Thanks
08-10-2012, 11:04 AM
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Why get a new cable? just get the adapter if you want to charge.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPod-iPhone-...item337a4b967a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPod-iPhone-...item337a4b967a
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08-10-2012, 12:37 PM
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If you plan on getting the iphone 5 (which is still just a rumour, worst kept secret mind you, but nothing official announced, so it is a rumour), wait till it has been released.
Apple has this tendency to screw with things royally, specifically accessories. Hell, if apple had it their way, even iphone cases would require a chip in them to verify authenticity :P
That being said, if there is any logic required for the sync cable, there is no way to know if an adapter will work, or whether a new cable is required.
Apple has this tendency to screw with things royally, specifically accessories. Hell, if apple had it their way, even iphone cases would require a chip in them to verify authenticity :P
That being said, if there is any logic required for the sync cable, there is no way to know if an adapter will work, or whether a new cable is required.
08-10-2012, 12:59 PM
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I use that adapter I linked. It works just like not having the adapter but actually charges the phone now.
Does a cable in fact change the ability to function with the iphone for the better? Has anyone upgraded their cable and seen any difference besides the ability to charge the newer devices?
Does a cable in fact change the ability to function with the iphone for the better? Has anyone upgraded their cable and seen any difference besides the ability to charge the newer devices?
08-10-2012, 01:32 PM
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I use that adapter I linked. It works just like not having the adapter but actually charges the phone now.
Does a cable in fact change the ability to function with the iphone for the better? Has anyone upgraded their cable and seen any difference besides the ability to charge the newer devices?
Does a cable in fact change the ability to function with the iphone for the better? Has anyone upgraded their cable and seen any difference besides the ability to charge the newer devices?
08-10-2012, 04:47 PM
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Ok,
so the dealer explained to me that my old connector should work on my dash - meaning that i should be able to scroll through my music on from the dash but not from the navi screen. this new cable enables you to choose your music from the screen.
the old connection I had did not even work, so mine was covered by warranty (hooray!).
so the dealer explained to me that my old connector should work on my dash - meaning that i should be able to scroll through my music on from the dash but not from the navi screen. this new cable enables you to choose your music from the screen.
the old connection I had did not even work, so mine was covered by warranty (hooray!).
08-10-2012, 05:13 PM
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Ok,
so the dealer explained to me that my old connector should work on my dash - meaning that i should be able to scroll through my music on from the dash but not from the navi screen. this new cable enables you to choose your music from the screen.
the old connection I had did not even work, so mine was covered by warranty (hooray!).
so the dealer explained to me that my old connector should work on my dash - meaning that i should be able to scroll through my music on from the dash but not from the navi screen. this new cable enables you to choose your music from the screen.
the old connection I had did not even work, so mine was covered by warranty (hooray!).
The 2010's were updated with a new COMAND that had the on screen iPod functionality.
08-10-2012, 07:15 PM
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08-11-2012, 02:56 PM
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I wonder where he got that information? that's just silly as the command does not have the capability to integrate with the iphone as it runs off Auxiliary which carries audio only. Glad you got it under warranty, as it's not an approved warranty procedure. They must have knew they screwed up and cheated the system saying yours was malfunctioning. Also you can buy a MB OEM adapter
iPod / iPhone 5V Adapter - B6 782 4582
This will give you the same charging function, similar to the scosche product listed above. I would not buy their scosche products though, I use to in the past but their products are cheap and buggy.
iPod / iPhone 5V Adapter - B6 782 4582
This will give you the same charging function, similar to the scosche product listed above. I would not buy their scosche products though, I use to in the past but their products are cheap and buggy.
08-11-2012, 04:28 PM
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I wonder where he got that information? that's just silly as the command does not have the capability to integrate with the iphone as it runs off Auxiliary which carries audio only. Glad you got it under warranty, as it's not an approved warranty procedure. They must have knew they screwed up and cheated the system saying yours was malfunctioning. Also you can buy a MB OEM adapter
iPod / iPhone 5V Adapter - B6 782 4582
This will give you the same charging function, similar to the scosche product listed above. I would not buy their scosche products though, I use to in the past but their products are cheap and buggy.
iPod / iPhone 5V Adapter - B6 782 4582
This will give you the same charging function, similar to the scosche product listed above. I would not buy their scosche products though, I use to in the past but their products are cheap and buggy.
mine wasn't working originally at all so they said it could be replaced under warranty.
