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Old 07-15-2010, 08:55 AM
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05 C55 non-command MP3?

So I have searched and can't find a clear answer. does the non-Command HU or Changer play MP3s? I put a MP3 disk into the changer and it tells me no disk loaded. I put it into the single slot and it just sits there and says track 1. Should this unit play MP3s? I thought all units after 2003 were MP3 compatible. seems I read that somewhere.

Also how difficult is it to add bluetooth for phone? I don't have the MHI/UHI connector. Has anyone used the cartronics BT kit?

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is this your HU?

I know mine plays CD-RW's, but I haven't checked MP3's. As for Bluetooth, I just put it in, and if I can do it, trained monkeys can. Call cellguy85 and he'll put together an MHI package for you. Probably $600 or so.

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It play burned CD-R's burned as Audio CDs with no problem. haven't tried a RW.
Thanks for the BT setup info.
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Originally Posted by thtguy
It play burned CD-R's burned as Audio CDs with no problem. haven't tried a RW.
Thanks for the BT setup info.
If your CD changer model # MC3520, it will play MP3 CD disk (my cousin 06C280 had this changer & play MP3 burned CD), the older CD changer (model # MC3198 or MC3010 will only play CD-R, RW but not MP3). Hope this info will help.
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I guess i have the older changer as i cannot play MP3s in either the head unit (Audio 20) or the CD changer.

I'm wondering if simply getting a new changer would allow me to play MP3s?
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I guess i have the older changer as i cannot play MP3s in either the head unit (Audio 20) or the CD changer.

I'm wondering if simply getting a new changer would allow me to play MP3s?
Yes, just get the newer cd changer and you can listen to mp3. I did that with no problems at all.
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I just came across an mp3 CD and tried it in both cars: doesn't play in Audio 20, plays in COMAND.
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You could always do the auxiliary input install in the glove compartment. About a 30min to 1 hour job. Check to see if you have the round perforation on the right of the interior of the glovebox wall.

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