Stuck installing MB iPod Integration kit in GL450. Please HELP!
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Stuck installing MB iPod Integration kit in GL450. Please HELP!
Guys,
I am stuck while installing genuine Mercedes iPod integration kit (part number: B 67824257 + iPod amp part: 204-870-39-94) into my 2007 GL450. I hope that someone here could shed some light and point me in the right direction.
The car is pre-configured with Harman Kardon audio, rear entertainment system, navigation, CD changer, phone kit, and satellite radio. There is no AUX jack in the glove compartment but COMAND has a menu button that displays AUX. I believe that there reason why I don’t have AUX jack is because the car is equipped with rear entertainment system.
I tried to integrate the kit but it didn't work as plug-and-play. When I put everything together COMAND no longer detected CD changer and there was no sound coming from the speakers (radio, Cd -- nothing seemed to produce sound). However, my iPod Classic displayed MB logo and I could see track's title on car's Multi-Function Display.
Has anyone here had experience with MB iPod integration kit? Does anyone have a car with rear entertainment system and iPod kit?
Could you please give any insight?
Thank you and Happy Holidays to all!
I am stuck while installing genuine Mercedes iPod integration kit (part number: B 67824257 + iPod amp part: 204-870-39-94) into my 2007 GL450. I hope that someone here could shed some light and point me in the right direction.
The car is pre-configured with Harman Kardon audio, rear entertainment system, navigation, CD changer, phone kit, and satellite radio. There is no AUX jack in the glove compartment but COMAND has a menu button that displays AUX. I believe that there reason why I don’t have AUX jack is because the car is equipped with rear entertainment system.
I tried to integrate the kit but it didn't work as plug-and-play. When I put everything together COMAND no longer detected CD changer and there was no sound coming from the speakers (radio, Cd -- nothing seemed to produce sound). However, my iPod Classic displayed MB logo and I could see track's title on car's Multi-Function Display.
Has anyone here had experience with MB iPod integration kit? Does anyone have a car with rear entertainment system and iPod kit?
Could you please give any insight?
Thank you and Happy Holidays to all!
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Did you tranfer the fibre optic cables from the old connector to the new one in the T-harness? If not the that is your issue.
Last edited by Martinsvi; Dec 20, 2009 at 12:09 PM. Reason: spelling
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Thread Starter
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: San Diego
2021 Tesla M3SR+, 2017 GLS550, 2011 E350 Bluetec, 2007 GL450 (GONE), 2003 E500 (GONE)
IT WORKED! Thank you Martinsvi. One I reconfigured MOST ring everything came on line. As it turned out it is not necessary to use optional iPod amp with Harman Kardon system. I am a very happy camper!
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Just got 07 gl450 with rear entertainment and bought the ipod kit.
Thank you so much
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On some cars the additional amp is needed on others it isnt..You have to decide on a case by case.
