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DIY - setting up the AUX input for iPod, mp3 player, etc.

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Old 12-31-2007, 07:47 AM
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I come back to this thread every now and then to see if any 07's found anything.

How does the iphone work with the ipod intergration kit?
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2006 C230; 2007 GL450 (2008 GL450 on order and due to arrive early to mid Aug.)
Has anybody used this setup with an iphone? I assume that I could use the ipod portion of the iphone (to listen to music), but what happens if I am listening to music from my iphone and I receive a call? Does the phone ring? Does the music stop? Can I answer with my bluetooth headset? Thanks for the info. I am thinking of buying harness this week and attempting install soon, but want to know what feature I get and how it will work.

Beans recently posted that the new part number for the aux-in cable harness is 210 440 50 05. Can anyone confirm this?

THANKS!
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I did this today. Very easy installation.

The part number has been changed. It is now 210 440 50 05.

Cost me about $40 plus tax.
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Originally Posted by mad_vtak
I come back to this thread every now and then to see if any 07's found anything.
Yes, anyone found out anything on the 07's?
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I've come to find out some 07's have the aux cable and some don't. My 07' bought in october 06' made in august '06 has the aux cable but my buddies 07' bought last week made in july 07' doesnt.
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I have taken apart the whole passenger side. Nothing!!
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i still have the aux cable brand new which I don't need anymore (out of the bag though). make me an offer if you are interested. i will post pic later
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got a 2006. to my delight as soon as i ripped up the pass. side door panels.. on top of the big blue plugs (speakers) was a white plug laying there unused i guess ill go buy a cable tomorrow from the stealership also i noticed a black plug with circular female connections that was unused.. 5 terminals i beliueve but onyl 4 wires going to it, any idea on what this is!?
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Hi,
I live in Europe, Portugal, and have a 2007 C220 CDI Station (W203) and no luck. I've no white plug. But i went to Mercedes and i saw (with me own eyes) on the dealer computer that my car (have confirmed chassis number) can be retrofited with aux-in white plug. Next week i'm gonna talk with the guy who mange lectrical stuff to see if he can find the plug. maybe cause i've factory cell phone integration (just a guess). Can anybody with factory cell phone integration tell if has the white plug for aux-in ?

Sorry for my bad english.

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hi guys quick question do 07s have the plug and what if u bought the ipod cord is it the same or no
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I-POD mod for Bekker 6021 HU

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The 04s have a different HU without the CDC button. Its the same HU as in the C-class. It will not work without a mod.
Hi there,

This is awsome!!! too bad I don't have the same head unit in my JUL 2004 C200K.

I have searched almost everywhere for a solution on getting MP3 capability on my existing Becker Audio 10 CD Player 6021 model as shown on Audio 10 website: http://www.audio-10.com/images/stori...dio-becker.jpg

I heard that one solution could be to install the Alpine CD Changer chm-s634 but I hear that I may have to take the car to MB dealer to reprogram something and also I'm not sure about compatability with the Audio 10 CD Player.

Another cheaper solution is to use my iPOD and the following cable:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BECKER-8-PIN-...sid=p1638.m122 but I'm not sure that it will work either. Is reprogramming also required?

I'm not interested in FM modulators or transmitters because of weak signal strength and/or terrible sound quality.

Any suggestions or ideas are very appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by ram_rtg
Hi there,

This is awsome!!! too bad I don't have the same head unit in my JUL 2004 C200K.

I have searched almost everywhere for a solution on getting MP3 capability on my existing Becker Audio 10 CD Player 6021 model as shown on Audio 10 website: http://www.audio-10.com/images/stori...dio-becker.jpg

I heard that one solution could be to install the Alpine CD Changer chm-s634 but I hear that I may have to take the car to MB dealer to reprogram something and also I'm not sure about compatability with the Audio 10 CD Player.

Another cheaper solution is to use my iPOD and the following cable:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BECKER-8-PIN-...sid=p1638.m122 but I'm not sure that it will work either. Is reprogramming also required?

I'm not interested in FM modulators or transmitters because of weak signal strength and/or terrible sound quality.

Any suggestions or ideas are very appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.
which head unit do you have? the audio10?

check out buellwinkle's instruction for DIY the Comand 2.0 it may or may not help you. It has the instruction to wire the AUX to the C2 connector if you have the comand. http://www.buellwinkle.com/Comand/COMANDWIS.pdf
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Originally Posted by FrankW
which head unit do you have? the audio10?

check out buellwinkle's instruction for DIY the Comand 2.0 it may or may not help you. It has the instruction to wire the AUX to the C2 connector if you have the comand. http://www.buellwinkle.com/Comand/COMANDWIS.pdf
Thanks for your reply FrankW and sorry for the delay (Adelaide Timezone). I have the Audio 10 CD head unit (Becker 6021). The buellwinkle guide seems very thorough I will go through it tonight. It seems to be mostly focussed on the newer stereo system (Did you say it was COMAND?) with the large LCD display. Mine is the one pictured on the right hand side on page 4 of the guide. I think I will try the eBay ( http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BECKER-8-PIN-...sid=p1638.m122 ) solution and hopefully it works without a need for firmware update. The theory behind it is to trick the head unit into thinking the input is from the CD Changer not the i-pod but apparantly you need a firmware upgrade if you want to install a CD stacker anyway. Do you know much about this? I spoke to a car audio place today (www.strathfield.com.au) and they told me to go ahead with the Kenwood KDC-CMP59FM CD stacker but it uses FM to transmit. If only there was a way to hook it (or i-Pod) up directly via an aux input. I will try to search the forums for AUX on Becker 6021 and will let you know what I find. Cheers.

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Old 03-13-2008, 12:07 PM
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FrankW,
Thanks again for the reply and the supplied link.. I wonder if any forum member can verify the 2007 radio have the "C2" harness ? The .pdf you supplied might be the answer to this problem.

Thank you again.
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I finally got around to doing this install. I have a 2006 C230 and picked up the cable from my dealership on my way home on friday evening for about $37 (tax in). I am not very handy so the whole thing took me about an hour (had to keep running back and forth into the house for tools and had to use a flashlight b/c it was dark outside when I was doing it).

The instructions were dead on and I appreciate everyone's posts and pics.

I even ran an aux. cable from the aux. plug in the glove box over to the center console and through the rear of the console. I remove the entire ashtray assembly and drilled a hole in the rear of the plastic assembly (I had removed the ashtray itself right when I got the car as the tray where the ashtray sits is better for holding change, etc. without the ashtray in there). I ran the aux. cable through the hole and it sits in the ashtray compartment with about 18 inches of slack. When I want to plug in my iphone to listen to music I just open up the ashtray, grab the cable and I'm good to go. When I call comes in, the song pauses automatically and I could just pick up the call on my bluetooth headset. Works like a charm. Thanks again to all that post here.
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what is the cdc button?

Originally Posted by DiamondNoir2K5
Press and hold your CDC button. If the display changes to AUX INPUT active, then it will work.
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what is the cdc button?
I think that's the CD Changer button, If you have an "AUDIO 10 CD" head unit it doesn't have one of those, you will need to press the CD button two consecutive times to enter CD changer mode.
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Originally Posted by ram_rtg
I think that's the CD Changer button, If you have an "AUDIO 10 CD" head unit it doesn't have one of those, you will need to press the CD button two consecutive times to enter CD changer mode.
right and if you press it and hold it for about 5 seconds it switches to AUX Input mode
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Hmmmmm

So at least some - pre facelifted, d2b? - don't seem to support AUX inputs. For sure my March 2004 c200's does not.

Also, the changer adapter you are referring to in the above post is for the non-fiber optic radios as nearly as I can tell - the fiber versions (d2b or most) do not have "wired" changer ports on them..
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Ok so the car in question is a 2003 e55 amg w/ 6 disc in dash changer / harmon kardon.

Is it possible to add an aux input? What button do i push to see if the radio supports it?
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the CDC button. lol...
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I hate FM transmitters!!!

Originally Posted by UK-C200
So at least some - pre facelifted, d2b? - don't seem to support AUX inputs. For sure my March 2004 c200's does not.

Also, the changer adapter you are referring to in the above post is for the non-fiber optic radios as nearly as I can tell - the fiber versions (d2b or most) do not have "wired" changer ports on them..
Any C200K prior to Aug 2004 did not get the facelift (Aug 2004 onwards got the upgrade system with AUX Input). They have the "AUDIO10 CD" which uses either D2B or MOST (more than likely D2B). As far as I know, it doesn't have AUX Input (correct me if I'm wrong). Has anybody tried this option:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BECKER-8-PIN-...sid=p1638.m122
It seems to be the right cable. Looks like you & I are on the same boat! "G" do you also have an Audio 10CD?
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I'm not sure, what is an audio10 cd?

Originally Posted by ram_rtg
Any C200K prior to Aug 2004 did not get the facelift (Aug 2004 onwards got the upgrade system with AUX Input). They have the "AUDIO10 CD" which uses either D2B or MOST (more than likely D2B). As far as I know, it doesn't have AUX Input (correct me if I'm wrong). Has anybody tried this option:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BECKER-8-PIN-...sid=p1638.m122
It seems to be the right cable. Looks like you & I are on the same boat! "G" do you also have an Audio 10CD?
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Also how do i know if i have a becker? I thought i had a harmon/ kardon?


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