What happened to the pics in this thread (the instruction part)?

 

I know the pictures help but this install is as easy as it gets.

 

ask Ricky...
since MBWorld changed servers, all old pics get lost somehow.
You have to right click on them, and then see "properties"
cut & paste the URL for the pic on a new browser window.
You will be prompted to log in to MBWorld again and then you'll see the pic.
Go back to the original thread and click "refresh" on the browser.
Then the pictures should show up fine.

What it is doing is logging you in to the old MBWorld server.
However, what I don't know is if, you recently registered on MBWorld, will it give you access with your new log-in name and password to the old server ???

Mods.... see ?? I'm not crazy when I said this was happening to people...
it REALLY IS annoying !

 

I had MBenzNL install COMAND with AUX-input on a 2003 Coupe and 2004.5 Sport Sedan.

2003 Coupe has EURO COMAND
2004.5 SS has US COMAND

on EURO COMAND you activate the aux input by pressing the "AUX" button and selecting the Auxiliary Input.

on US COMAND you press the "SVC" button and then select the Auxiliary Input.

This is for CD-Based D2B 2001-2004.5 COMAND head unit. Someone with the new 2005+ MOST DVD-Based COMAND would have to chime in to explain how the Aux-In is activated on that head unit.

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com
www.mbca.org/sandiego

 

AFAIK it cannot. That's why I got an audio 20 in my B170 and it works great!

 

Would ther be any harm in pressing the CDC button to see if it will switch to the aux input without doing the mod? I also do not have a cd changer. Just a radio.
^^No harm done if you press and hold the CDC button. I recommend that you check to make sure that your headunit displays "Aux Active" when you hold CDC before doing the mod. If it does, you're in business. If not, it's a no go.

Question
When I hold the CDC button it indicates that I don't have a CD changer installed. Does that tell you whether I will have the Auxillary cable there or not?

 

I've been reading about this modification forever. I put off doing this mod because I'm not too terribly successful at electronic stuff or tearing things apart and reassembling them.

I bought the cable for 28 bucks from the dealer, installed the cable in about 10 minutes with no problems - thanks forum! The sound quality is surprisingly good. Now if Sirius and XM are allowed to merge, I will always be able to use the iPod in the car once satellite goes to crap!

Everyone (that can) should install this cable, giving themselves more options.

 

sorry for the noobish question but
why can't i see any pictures ?

 

I see 'em.

 

I have been browsing this post for a while. I have an 02 C240 w / command. I was ready to give up on the install since most of the posts say it was not possible. Correct me if I am wrong, but everyone is saying this is not possible for this year car.

Anyway, I looked in the glove box...and i have a plug already! Hooked up Sirius, sounds great. Routed the wires to the center armrest...perfect

The moral of story....dont give up!

jim

 

you say it already... yours is C240 with command...

command give you AUX input

 

I second this... As easily as the install is written out, pictures would help us less electronically/mechanically inclined people.

 

the pictures are still working.

this has to be one of the best posts EVER on mbworld!

 

I wish I could see them, all I see are question marks. I tried to paste the pics in a new window and everything, but no luck... does any one have these on file?

 

Im not sure if mods updated the links to the pictures, but it seems to work fine for me. Made a pdf of the thread:

http://imagesbyk2.com/bin/DIY-setupAUXinput.pdf

 

Yes! THIS is why I love this forum! Thank you for your help!

 

OK, this install was really easy. I just did this in like 10 minutes. Thank all you guys for the info.

 

my dealers charging ridiculous price for that cable

eventhou i told them i was gonna install it myself.

any recommandation on where to get aux cable?

 

ok, I have been trying to figure out how to get my Ipod to work in my MB (2005 c230 4dr) for months and months. Even tried the FM transmitter route, and wow does that suck (in the DC metro area, at least).

Then I found this forum, and this thread. Ordered the aux cable from my local MB dealer ($48 - yuk). Installed it last night, using only the directions in this thread, in about 20 minutes. And I have NEVER, ever tried to do something like this in a car before!

So, thanks to everyone who provided info in this thread - it was a GREAT HELP!!

 

hey everyone, im new here and have been reading this thread for the last week or so. i just purchased a brand new 2007 C-230 sport sedan about a week ago. i am dying without my ipod in my car and have been trying to connect it. i took apart my passenger side and looked everywhere for the white connector cable to plug in the aux cable i purchased from the dealer. to my dismay, the cable was NO where to be found. i called 6 different dealers and no one even knew what i was talking about. (what is wrong with these people? they dont have anyone else asking these questions?)

my questions are as follows:

1) has anyone been able to locate this white connector in a 2007 model? if so, where was it and is it installed in all 07 models? i held down the CDC button and the aux input WAS active. ( while searching for the white connector, i found a stray rectangular BLACK connector, what is this for?)

2) if i dont have this connector, what are my options besides the factory integration kit? (please dont suggest the FM transmitter, that is the worst thing ive ever encountered)

3) if i do go with the factory integration kit, how does this function work as far as chosing the songs you want? can i choose from my entire library or do i have to have playlists that limit my selection?

4) MOST IMPORTANTLY, i would rather connect my ipod so that i may be able to control it from the actual ipod, NOT through the factory stereo. i want to be able to scroll through all my songs at any time.

after reading the responses to previous questions, i am sure someone can help me out.

thanks in advance!!!

 

bump

 

Subject 2007 C230 sport, purchased 7/03/07. I read all 8 pages and looked all over the passenger side. no yellow brown and black wire, no white connector anywhere.. all i found was this harness :



i remember in one of the pages on this thread, the same harness was questioned, but never answered.

Thanks.

 

i have an 2007 C230 purchased Oct. 10 2006 and mine has the white connector and put the AUX cable in with no problem, found the connector under the pillar like other people. Maybe they put them in the earlier 07' models

 

thats the only thing i found as well. i ripped everything up and traced all the wires through the back of the HU. no dice. we need the mid wire that connects the aux cable and the HU. however, there's no part number for that mid cable and it was sold as part of the nav's wiring harness..

probably better for you to get the ipod integ kit or swap ur HU to an aftermarket one.

 

with the iPod integration kit, the iPod screen is transferred to the display between your speedo and tach. You can browse through playlists, artists, genre, etc etc, just like on the iPod, using the buttons on your steering wheel.

you can in fact choose your whole library, the functionality is no different than using the iPod itself.