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Aux Cable or Ipod Interface Kit?
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Aux Cable or Ipod Interface Kit?
Yesterday my new 30GB iPod Photo came in the mail to replace the 10GB I lost(also it ran out of space). I know MB will be releasing an Ipod Interface Kit in July (hopefully) from their website (http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/webspe...sh.php?lang=en).
Should I-
1. buy the Aux Cable that goes from the glovebox to passenger door panel? or
2. wait for the Ipod Interface Kit if they ever release it? or
3. continue using the crappy Belkin Tunecast II FM transmitter I have now?
Does anyone know a place selling the Aux Cable for less than $35 shipped?
The MB interface kit sounds like the best one i've seen for all car makes so far, no dumb car playlists and it shows up right in the MFD, downside is it will be $300 plus installation.
And what about the Dension Ice Link Plus? Edit: nevermind, Ice Link isn't even compatible with the 2005 C-Class.
Should I-
1. buy the Aux Cable that goes from the glovebox to passenger door panel? or
2. wait for the Ipod Interface Kit if they ever release it? or
3. continue using the crappy Belkin Tunecast II FM transmitter I have now?
Does anyone know a place selling the Aux Cable for less than $35 shipped?
The MB interface kit sounds like the best one i've seen for all car makes so far, no dumb car playlists and it shows up right in the MFD, downside is it will be $300 plus installation.
And what about the Dension Ice Link Plus? Edit: nevermind, Ice Link isn't even compatible with the 2005 C-Class.
Last edited by ctC230K; Apr 1, 2005 at 03:09 PM.
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get the aux cable first, and then wait on the MB one and see how much it is and how much they charge for the install.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
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Woah, you paid $27 for an 1/8" minijack cable?
Originally Posted by nlpamg
get the aux cable first, and then wait on the MB one and see how much it is and how much they charge for the install.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
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Originally Posted by jello2594
Woah, you paid $27 for an 1/8" minijack cable?
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my stealership wants $35 for it. 
do you know the part number for the cable you have?
do you know the part number for the cable you have?
Originally Posted by nlpamg
get the aux cable first, and then wait on the MB one and see how much it is and how much they charge for the install.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
I got my cable for $27 from my dealer and installed it myself. Much better quality than that ****ty tunecast.
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I'm not sure what the part number is anymore, but I do know I got the number from mbworld. it was on sawloo's post on diy aux input. that post rocked, and even I was able to do it myself (my dealer was charging 3 hours of work for what I did in 30 minutes).
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I'm not sure what the part number is anymore, but I do know I got the number from mbworld. it was on sawloo's post on diy aux input. that post rocked, and even I was able to do it myself (my dealer was charging 3 hours of work for what I did in 30 minutes).
previously posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...364#post987364
my ipod sits in the ashtray compartment, cable runs behind the glove box, under the side panel and into the ashtray.
note that if you're doing the install yourself, you'll find that removing the panel by the door (A panel?) is the toughest part of the install; be carefull not to break it.
i printed out the info from the DIY post (see link above) and went to the dealer and had them charge me no more than 20 minutes worth of installation.
Last edited by raunen; Apr 1, 2005 at 04:20 PM.
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YES!! that is the thread i saw a long time ago, i searched for it but i didn't see it! thanks.
Originally Posted by raunen
part number: 203-540-61-07 (from my invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
previously posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...364#post987364
my ipod sits in the ashtray compartment, cable runs behind the glove box, under the side panel and into the ashtray.
note that if you're doing the install yourself, you'll find that removing the panel by the door (A panel?) is the toughest part of the install; be carefull not to break it.
i printed out the info from the DIY post (see link above) and went to the dealer and had them charge me no more than 20 minutes worth of installation.
previously posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...364#post987364
my ipod sits in the ashtray compartment, cable runs behind the glove box, under the side panel and into the ashtray.
note that if you're doing the install yourself, you'll find that removing the panel by the door (A panel?) is the toughest part of the install; be carefull not to break it.
i printed out the info from the DIY post (see link above) and went to the dealer and had them charge me no more than 20 minutes worth of installation.
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Just in case some dont know... The iPod integration kit will require the AUX input anyways... I believe the software update they install in the radio will change the AUX to iPod, and you access it the same way, or they may add a soft button option. But the sound from what I am told will still travel through the AUX input cable... Although this information is from the parts department at my dealer and maybe wrong... Also, the kit will not disrupt the cd changer like the other iPod kits.
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Will this AUX cable work with a EURO COMAND NAV unit? I also have the factory CD changer. Will this interrupt the changer? I was given a different part number: 210-440-5005
Is this the same AUX cable as this number....A203-540-61-07? Thanks.
Is this the same AUX cable as this number....A203-540-61-07? Thanks.
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The AUX input cable is "Cable harness" A203 540 61 07 and sells for $28.50. You punch out a knockout in the right side of the glovebox. Pull off the cover on the right side of the dash with the passenger door open. Remove one screw from the passenger kick panel. Pull up the right door sill plastic cover. Push the 1/8" minijack into the glovebox from the outside. Dress the cable down to the sill behind the kick panel. Fish out the matching white connector for the AUX input in the wiring channel. Connect to the new harness. Replace everything neatly and completely. Any analog audio source that comes on a miniplug goes in the jack. To listen to AUX input turn on the radio, press and hold the CDC button 'till the display says "AUX INPUT". Takes about a second.
Took 20 minutes to install, and the connector in the wiring channel under the door sill is in every C class I have seen. (done 8 so far.)
Took 20 minutes to install, and the connector in the wiring channel under the door sill is in every C class I have seen. (done 8 so far.)
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Originally Posted by Moviela
Took 20 minutes to install, and the connector in the wiring channel under the door sill is in every C class I have seen. (done 8 so far.)
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Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
I thought this was only for the 05's or older cars that came from the factory with navigation?
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I think you misunderstood me... What I meant to sayis that only the 05's have AUX inputs as well as the older cars that have navigation from the factory. For me digging out the harness was also the hardest part... My hands were too big to reach down in there to grab it, had to use a hemostat! (I put mine in back in January).
BTW, completely off topic, what kind of watch are you sporting in that pic? Put some more hair on your arm and I would have mistaken that pic for my own!!!
BTW, completely off topic, what kind of watch are you sporting in that pic? Put some more hair on your arm and I would have mistaken that pic for my own!!!
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Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
BTW, completely off topic, what kind of watch are you sporting in that pic? Put some more hair on your arm and I would have mistaken that pic for my own!!!
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
wait for the iPod kit!
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Update: Got the Aux Cable today, $37.52 but it's awesome quality sound, it works great and I ran it to the center console.
I had to educate the parts manager on what it is for and how to install it, he came out to the car to watch. Now when people ask them about it he'll have atleast half a clue.
Pics will come later!
but it's awesome quality sound, it works great and I ran it to the center console.I had to educate the parts manager on what it is for and how to install it, he came out to the car to watch. Now when people ask them about it he'll have atleast half a clue.
Pics will come later!
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Originally Posted by diamondblak05
Will this AUX cable work with a EURO COMAND NAV unit? I also have the factory CD changer. Will this interrupt the changer?
No, it will not interrupt the changer.
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
Roger that. Today I ordered the aux cable harness. $35.40 and they don't stock it. The parts guys were clueless when I asked them about Ipods and the Kit and Aux Cables. They're like "what is an aux cable?" and "Ipod kit, I think I heard about those, that's coming in a few years, maybe, possibly."
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Originally Posted by Stiggs
I'm confused now....is there a difference between this AUX cable and the iPod kit from the dealership? Did you have to order two different cables?
The iPod kit is a unit that plugs into the fiber optic system of the car, charges the iPod, and allows you some control over the iPod with steering wheel controls, as well as displaying the song information on the dashboard screen.
