Aftermarket Headunit Steering Wheel Buttons
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Aftermarket Headunit Steering Wheel Buttons
My question is this.... If I get an aftermarket headunit, will the buttons on my steering wheel that control the audio functions still work?
I ask this because I did not want to get the Command Navigation system. I didnt want it because the screen is small, its low contrast, and its CD based!!!
For these reasons I decided not to get the command system, and to get a In-Dash LCD Navigation unit that also plays DVD's and MP3's.
If i get this type of aftermartket headunit, will the buttons on the steering wheel that control the audio still work?
I heard that if I get an Alpine unit, there is a converter or something that will make the buttons work. Is this true?
Does anybody have any experience in this matter?
Because, if there is no way for me to make this work... Then I will have to order the navigation unit immediately!
please help!!!
I ask this because I did not want to get the Command Navigation system. I didnt want it because the screen is small, its low contrast, and its CD based!!!
For these reasons I decided not to get the command system, and to get a In-Dash LCD Navigation unit that also plays DVD's and MP3's.
If i get this type of aftermartket headunit, will the buttons on the steering wheel that control the audio still work?
I heard that if I get an Alpine unit, there is a converter or something that will make the buttons work. Is this true?
Does anybody have any experience in this matter?
Because, if there is no way for me to make this work... Then I will have to order the navigation unit immediately!
please help!!!
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No one has yet to report on the alpine interface. It supposedly exists and is only available in europe. Other than that we have no practical info.
Get the Comand. You can't watch dvd's and drive anyhow - at least I and 100million of my fellow motorists woudl appreciate if you wouldnt!
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Get the Comand. You can't watch dvd's and drive anyhow - at least I and 100million of my fellow motorists woudl appreciate if you wouldnt!
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Agreed! It's bad enough watching people do their hair and make-up all while eathing their bowl of Cherios (with milk, I might add). And we wonder why traffic is bad...
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so should I jus order the command nav unit? or jus get aftermarket knowing that the buttons wont work??? what should i do??? its extremely important that i get to play MP3's but the buttons on the steering wheel r important as well...
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Originally posted by tommy
The choice is oem crap vs. moving your hand 2". I vote for aftermarket.
The choice is oem crap vs. moving your hand 2". I vote for aftermarket.
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I'm sorry to insult, but that just looks horrid. It's not your fault or a faulty installation, rather that of the MB designer that decided that our head unit needs to be 20% larger than a DIN unit.
All that trim ring and the way that aftermarkets protrude forward - bleah.
I vote stock. You want MP3 - get an iPod and modify your cassette head to input aux. Or - get the Comand and feed aux in that way.
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All that trim ring and the way that aftermarkets protrude forward - bleah.
I vote stock. You want MP3 - get an iPod and modify your cassette head to input aux. Or - get the Comand and feed aux in that way.
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get a comand, get a dvd player put in the glove box, you can then watch dvds, play mp3 music and it won't look as artificial as with an aftermarket unit! Sorry if i insulted anyone!! In a car like ours, only a comand looks good (it looks more complete)!
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Get the COmand and you can retain your factory look and keep the steering wheel controls. You also have the option of a Audio input with a aux connector in the glove box for a ipod or similar mp3 player. The comand does not have a RCA output. The Mercedes TV tuner can be added in the trunk and you will have TV in your comand screen, and 2 sets of Audio and Video Inputs. Check my FAQ on www.mercedesmods.com
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Re: Aftermarket Headunit Steering Wheel Buttons
Originally posted by KL316
I heard that if I get an Alpine unit, there is a converter or something that will make the buttons work. Is this true?
I heard that if I get an Alpine unit, there is a converter or something that will make the buttons work. Is this true?
Personally, I think you can make the sound quality pretty good without replacing the MB headunit...but this is a personal preference issue: greater quality vs functionality and aesthetics.
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Sunman, no offence intended, but I would update your site before recommending it to forum members..that is if you want the site to be a constant resource for MB enthusiasts. Have a look at some of the how-tos at csportcoupe.com to get an idea of the detail members have come to expect.
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Originally posted by noblert10
Erik looks great! since you have that aluminum trim it matches and looks clean
on the other hand i think if you have dark interior and brown wood trim it just looks out of place, that is i might go for the command system
Erik looks great! since you have that aluminum trim it matches and looks clean
on the other hand i think if you have dark interior and brown wood trim it just looks out of place, that is i might go for the command system
I would have gotten command if it was DVD based...but as it was offered I could not order it.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Here is a pic of my HU install...I get asked all the time if thats from MB or not...
Erik
Here is a pic of my HU install...I get asked all the time if thats from MB or not...
Erik
Otherwise I'd say a good match to your setup.
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Ho offense here. Do these people know how to read? Afterall it does say Pioneer on the unit. (j/k)
Otherwise I'd say a good match to your setup.
Ho offense here. Do these people know how to read? Afterall it does say Pioneer on the unit. (j/k)
Otherwise I'd say a good match to your setup.
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no offence taken but I don't have the technical know how to make my site really fancy. I keep adding stuff as I get it and when I have time. I am not out here to get sponsors, or make money, just to help the fellow Benz community members. Any help would be appreciated to update my site or any contributions would be helpful also.
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
Ho offense here. Do these people know how to read? Afterall it does say Pioneer on the unit. (j/k)
Otherwise I'd say a good match to your setup.
Ho offense here. Do these people know how to read? Afterall it does say Pioneer on the unit. (j/k)
Otherwise I'd say a good match to your setup.
Erik
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Agreed! It's bad enough watching people do their hair and make-up all while eathing their bowl of Cherios (with milk, I might add). And we wonder why traffic is bad...
Agreed! It's bad enough watching people do their hair and make-up all while eathing their bowl of Cherios (with milk, I might add). And we wonder why traffic is bad...