Finished my XM install
#52
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I think i screwed things up...
originally, i plugged the ipod charger cable into the socket to be added. it has a light in it. I touched wires till i got it to light uning the blue wire and the black/yellow.
I then put the socket back and ...
when i plug in the ipod charger in it lights and the cigaret lighter light dims.
when I plug in the sat radio and the ipod. cigaret lighter light brightens. ipod cable light out.
nothing powers off the new sockets.
Try again round 2
1. try touching wires again to get ipod cable to light as you suggested. nothing. now the combo i got juice from doesn't work. The lighter socket light is half power and nothing works from the original outlet.
what the heck.
I should have paid someone to install this for me.
originally, i plugged the ipod charger cable into the socket to be added. it has a light in it. I touched wires till i got it to light uning the blue wire and the black/yellow.
I then put the socket back and ...
when i plug in the ipod charger in it lights and the cigaret lighter light dims.
when I plug in the sat radio and the ipod. cigaret lighter light brightens. ipod cable light out.
nothing powers off the new sockets.
Try again round 2
1. try touching wires again to get ipod cable to light as you suggested. nothing. now the combo i got juice from doesn't work. The lighter socket light is half power and nothing works from the original outlet.
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what the heck.
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I should have paid someone to install this for me.
#53
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I killed the fuse for the cigaret lighter and it's past 6pm so I'm gonna have to wait till tomorrow to get a replacement.
hopefully, I know what I'm doing and can make it work.
hopefully, I know what I'm doing and can make it work.
#54
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Originally Posted by BeaverMjr
I killed the fuse for the cigaret lighter and it's past 6pm so I'm gonna have to wait till tomorrow to get a replacement.
hopefully, I know what I'm doing and can make it work.
hopefully, I know what I'm doing and can make it work.
#55
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Thanks for all the help. I'll finish up tomorrow.
BTW - I can't find the tool kit. I checked with the tire. nothing.
BTW - I can't find the tool kit. I checked with the tire. nothing.
Last edited by BeaverMjr; 02-12-2006 at 07:02 PM.
#56
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here it is day 2 and I'm at my wits end.
I am trying to get power from the existing power outlet. It has 3 wires connected to it. brown, grey/blue, and yellow black.
First I replaced the fuse and the original socket works and charges my ipod.
I tried connecting the ipod charger cable into the new outlet and connecting to yellow/black and brown...nothing.
when I connected blue/grey and brown, the ipod cable lights up, but it doesn't charge the ipod.
what the heck?
I'm probably going to take a ride to the dealer later this week and see if I can talk to a service technician. maybe they can help me get power.
I'd love to know what is what but i just can't get power correctly.
BTW - which wires are for what. There are 2 wires on the new plug adapter, the tip of the plug and the side spring loaded clips. which is power and which is ground?
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I am trying to get power from the existing power outlet. It has 3 wires connected to it. brown, grey/blue, and yellow black.
First I replaced the fuse and the original socket works and charges my ipod.
I tried connecting the ipod charger cable into the new outlet and connecting to yellow/black and brown...nothing.
when I connected blue/grey and brown, the ipod cable lights up, but it doesn't charge the ipod.
what the heck?
![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
I'm probably going to take a ride to the dealer later this week and see if I can talk to a service technician. maybe they can help me get power.
I'd love to know what is what but i just can't get power correctly.
BTW - which wires are for what. There are 2 wires on the new plug adapter, the tip of the plug and the side spring loaded clips. which is power and which is ground?
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BeaverMjr, the yellow/black wire is only hot if you have the key the ignition and turned to accessory or "on". the gray/blue wire is only hot when you turn on your lights.
#60
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Thanks for the info. I will attempt to get the extra outlet to work this weekend. If I can't get it to, I'm taking my car in on monday anyways so I'll ask the techs at the dealer for help.
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Another question:
Since I'm running an extra outlet for powering my sat radio, I thought about adding a second extra outlet for an iPOD charging cable. I can't manage to figure out how to totally conceal the white power cable. Also, I am thinking of cutting a hole in the plastic cup area that sits under the radio and using a rubber grommet to keep the cable from falling back into the car. I want this to look clean.
The question is multi part
1. Should I scrap the idea of the iPOD power cable opting for ICE>Link, the iPOD integration kit?
If you recommend the power cable as it would save me a huge chunk of change, what is the best, cleanest looking way to snake the cable into the plastic cup part beneath the tape radio?
Does any one know the part number of the plastic cup shaped spacer that sits below the cassette radio of a 2002 c230 coupe? I had the dealer try and order the part based upon my VIN and the guy got 2 different parts that were not correct. Unfortunately, my first attempt to run an IPOD power cable came with less than stellar results and now the part number on the back of the piece I need is missing.
Since I'm running an extra outlet for powering my sat radio, I thought about adding a second extra outlet for an iPOD charging cable. I can't manage to figure out how to totally conceal the white power cable. Also, I am thinking of cutting a hole in the plastic cup area that sits under the radio and using a rubber grommet to keep the cable from falling back into the car. I want this to look clean.
The question is multi part
1. Should I scrap the idea of the iPOD power cable opting for ICE>Link, the iPOD integration kit?
If you recommend the power cable as it would save me a huge chunk of change, what is the best, cleanest looking way to snake the cable into the plastic cup part beneath the tape radio?
Does any one know the part number of the plastic cup shaped spacer that sits below the cassette radio of a 2002 c230 coupe? I had the dealer try and order the part based upon my VIN and the guy got 2 different parts that were not correct. Unfortunately, my first attempt to run an IPOD power cable came with less than stellar results and now the part number on the back of the piece I need is missing.
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Originally Posted by LMing
XM's service is not currently sold in Canada, Mexico or any other region outside of the continental United States
sucks, heh
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sucks, heh
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I want to do the same install for my 2003 c230 coupe. I was wondering if I have the same AUX imput as you? I love the install, it looks really sleek. Can u help me out? what do I need to get inorder to get this project going.
let me know,
Clint
let me know,
Clint
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Originally Posted by cawave02
I want to do the same install for my 2003 c230 coupe. I was wondering if I have the same AUX imput as you? I love the install, it looks really sleek. Can u help me out? what do I need to get inorder to get this project going.
let me know,
Clint
let me know,
Clint
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I can tell you this much, go to https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/40222-how-search-other-mbworld-forums.htmlyou will get what you need there.
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lol... I did answer your questions though
If you read the link that I've posted is called "friendly teasing" but I guess since you didn't stff you are not going to read how to do that. Just picking on you guy, relax
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Originally Posted by johncl
If you were in my area I would install it for you, I am a pro now! ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
hey john... nice install.... i might have to take you up on this offer!!
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Originally Posted by johncl
I would be more than happy to help you. I am working in Illinois for a while, but I will be back to KC in the real near future. I have an ashtray that is all drilled out for cables that you are welcome to if you want. I get out there for weekends, so let me know your timeframe of completing the project.
i have no real time frame.... just when ever you are free and available and in town... just let me know ahead of time....
what all should i purchase?
Thanks
Charles
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
i have no real time frame.... just when ever you are free and available and in town... just let me know ahead of time....
what all should i purchase?
Thanks
Charles
what all should i purchase?
Thanks
Charles
Are you in KC or one of the burbs? I will be in Olathe.
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I just used a right angle adapter from Radio Shack. I am sure you could find a cable like that as well.