Replacing ipod integration with Aux input
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Replacing ipod integration with Aux input
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My 2006 c230 has the ipod integration kit, but I have an android phone. I'd like to install an aux input. What's the best way to go about doing it? I've read the various guides and was a little confused about which aux cable I need to buy (apparently one attaches near door trim, one behind COMAND). Also, is there any way to just use a female ipod to 3.5 mm adapter? I've read reviews going both ways saying they sometimes work with built in car ipod docks-- anyone tried this successfully?
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My 2006 c230 has the ipod integration kit, but I have an android phone. I'd like to install an aux input. What's the best way to go about doing it? I've read the various guides and was a little confused about which aux cable I need to buy (apparently one attaches near door trim, one behind COMAND). Also, is there any way to just use a female ipod to 3.5 mm adapter? I've read reviews going both ways saying they sometimes work with built in car ipod docks-- anyone tried this successfully?
Thanks
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The 2006 cars often did not have the wire from the rear of the head unit to the door sill. If the wire was there in the door sill it would have been disconnected by the installation of the iPod system. There is only one AUX input on the headunit. You can have the iPod or the minijack, but not both.
If you can hold the CDC button until the AUX appears on the display you can use any of the female 30 pin adapters with a 3.5mm stereo plug on it. No mod required, and iPod still works.
You can also buy the terminals for the head unit and make your own cable, but that seems like a ton of work compared to buying an iPod dock adapter to 3.5mm plug.
If you can hold the CDC button until the AUX appears on the display you can use any of the female 30 pin adapters with a 3.5mm stereo plug on it. No mod required, and iPod still works.
You can also buy the terminals for the head unit and make your own cable, but that seems like a ton of work compared to buying an iPod dock adapter to 3.5mm plug.
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The 2006 cars often did not have the wire from the rear of the head unit to the door sill. If the wire was there in the door sill it would have been disconnected by the installation of the iPod system. There is only one AUX input on the headunit. You can have the iPod or the minijack, but not both.
If you can hold the CDC button until the AUX appears on the display you can use any of the female 30 pin adapters with a 3.5mm stereo plug on it. No mod required, and iPod still works.
You can also buy the terminals for the head unit and make your own cable, but that seems like a ton of work compared to buying an iPod dock adapter to 3.5mm plug.
If you can hold the CDC button until the AUX appears on the display you can use any of the female 30 pin adapters with a 3.5mm stereo plug on it. No mod required, and iPod still works.
You can also buy the terminals for the head unit and make your own cable, but that seems like a ton of work compared to buying an iPod dock adapter to 3.5mm plug.
specifically, I'm looking at this one:
some people are saying it works in their car, others not =/ product description says does not work in factory installed ipod cable from bmw/mb etc
Oh and I dont have a CDC button, but when I go into Audio I can see an Aux button on the LCD
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The problem with the cable versions is sometimes the pin 18 of the Apple side needs a 3.3v wake up voltage. Not all cables support this. It only takes two resistors to implement, but it sure makes a messy install.
Bluetooth is always the best choice.
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Does it still connect to the iPod? I don't see that in the description and the connector seems to be lacking. I'd like to keep both.
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I'm ok with having just an aux--are you aware of any female ipod to aux cables that include that wake up voltage? The issue with that MMI one is that it looks like it requires unplugging the ipod connector and replacing it with that device. If I were to do that, I may as well just use the MB aux cable for half the price. Thanks!
would this one work?
would this one work?
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iPod connector loose
Sorry, this is my first post, so hope I am on right thread.
I have the iPod integration kit option on my C300. About a month ago, the white plastic cover on the plug connector broke into pieces. When I plug my phone in, I get an "error"message. So, I think the wires are loose or not connecting right.
Can I just buy an iPhone plug (like the one I use to charge at home) and cut the wires and replace the one in my glovebox? As a bonus, I would actually like to buy a longer cord and move to center console....glovebox is a pain.
Thanks for any help!
I have the iPod integration kit option on my C300. About a month ago, the white plastic cover on the plug connector broke into pieces. When I plug my phone in, I get an "error"message. So, I think the wires are loose or not connecting right.
Can I just buy an iPhone plug (like the one I use to charge at home) and cut the wires and replace the one in my glovebox? As a bonus, I would actually like to buy a longer cord and move to center console....glovebox is a pain.
Thanks for any help!
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