ipod integration in 2005 s430
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2023 E450 AT wagon, and 2013 E350 coupe
ipod integration in 2005 s430
How do I find out if my car has an aux input jack, or do none of the 2005 s430 4matics have them?
If not, then are they currently making the denison product for this car...when I visited the web site, it seemed that it was not available for this model, unless I am mistaken.
An installer (only questioned by phone) told me that there was a NAV TV product that worked, but it was still a bit quirky, but "as soon as they break the codes" that it would work more flawlessly with the fiberoptic system in my car, presumably by replacing the CD changer in the trunk.
Any advice re: the 2005 S class and ipod integration?
Thanks,
Robert
If not, then are they currently making the denison product for this car...when I visited the web site, it seemed that it was not available for this model, unless I am mistaken.
An installer (only questioned by phone) told me that there was a NAV TV product that worked, but it was still a bit quirky, but "as soon as they break the codes" that it would work more flawlessly with the fiberoptic system in my car, presumably by replacing the CD changer in the trunk.
Any advice re: the 2005 S class and ipod integration?
Thanks,
Robert
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
There is no aux input jack on the 2005 S Class. As a result it cannot use the Apple/MB iPod integration unit. There has been a lot posted on this, so I suggest that you search the forums with the terms "aux" and "iPod."
Two links you might want to look at for MOST bus fiber optic integration that should probably give the best results are http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...product-2.html and http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...gration-6.html - but I have no personal experience with these, and am watching developments.
A quicker but less fully integrated approach is available with the Harman-Kardon Drive+Play, which can be connected with a hard-wired FM combiner, into your FM antenna. This avoids the poor sound quality of an FM transmitter such as those commonly available, but again I have no personal experience with it. See http://www.harmankardon.com/drive-1/tour.aspx
Two links you might want to look at for MOST bus fiber optic integration that should probably give the best results are http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...product-2.html and http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...gration-6.html - but I have no personal experience with these, and am watching developments.
A quicker but less fully integrated approach is available with the Harman-Kardon Drive+Play, which can be connected with a hard-wired FM combiner, into your FM antenna. This avoids the poor sound quality of an FM transmitter such as those commonly available, but again I have no personal experience with it. See http://www.harmankardon.com/drive-1/tour.aspx
