DIY - setting up the AUX input for iPod, mp3 player, etc.
#151
Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
I want to do this soon, but afraid of pulling things out incorrectly and have loose panels sills. I missed out when Steve was in the Bay Area to do the quick install. Maybe there someone in the bay area nor cal who can do the install for me $?
#152
Originally Posted by skahung
Dude...is easy as 123. I did my car and my friends, took less then 15 minutes to do one car and I'm a total noob when it comes to these things.
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ok guys, without forcing things and with patience, i was able to get the sill, the a-pillar, and the panel off. the prewired connector with a male end seems to be the only black cable (with green, grey, yellow, brown wires)....correct? also, it seems to be alongside another cable already connected to something else. this black cable runs underneath the doorsill. if so, i'll have to order the AUX cable now. this AUX cable purchase at the MB dealer has a female connector??? thanks everyone for instructions and stating how easy it is to do.
Last edited by NO_WUR_E; 06-17-2005 at 10:38 AM.
#156
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i'm making a trip to the dealer on wednesday for my oil change and i was planning to get the cable harness while i was still there. who do i speak to for this part, or where do i go?
#157
Originally Posted by ChristianJan
i'm making a trip to the dealer on wednesday for my oil change and i was planning to get the cable harness while i was still there. who do i speak to for this part, or where do i go?
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Originally Posted by ChristianJan
i'm making a trip to the dealer on wednesday for my oil change and i was planning to get the cable harness while i was still there. who do i speak to for this part, or where do i go?
As far as Service Advisors go, Travis Cupples is the best at MBSD.
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For those of you in Europe: AUX CABLE part # is: 210 440 50 05
Apparently, those in Australia are having a hard time finding either the US or Euro version of the AUX CABLE (don't ask me what the difference is, if any ). So, perhaps some US peeps can help out the Aussie folks.
However, from Sindelfingen, Germany:
Originally Posted by cc4469
If you can wait until December 2005 or January 2006, you can get a new wiring harness (successor for the A 203 540 61 07) at your local MB dealer.
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how do some people route the wire to the ashtray or the center console? the ashtray probably needs the whole thing to be removed right? thats basically where i wanna put it. or if i dont wanna do that, i'll get that remote that someone mentioned before if putting it in the ashtray seems a bit too tough.
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Originally Posted by ChristianJan
gimme that number carlos, and i'll do it right away.
MBSD and see if I can find a number for you.
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#163
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
thanks bro
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Originally Posted by ChristianJan
how do some people route the wire to the ashtray or the center console? the ashtray probably needs the whole thing to be removed right? thats basically where i wanna put it. or if i dont wanna do that, i'll get that remote that someone mentioned before if putting it in the ashtray seems a bit too tough.
Either way, there's a lot of removal involved.
Carlos
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I just ordered the AUX cable from MB. It should arrive in a few days. Where is the best place to get the cable (male on both ends) which connects from the ipod to the plug in the glove box?
#166
Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
ok guys, without forcing things and with patience, i was able to get the sill, the a-pillar, and the panel off. the prewired connector with a male end seems to be the only black cable (with green, grey, yellow, brown wires)....correct? also, it seems to be alongside another cable already connected to something else. this black cable runs underneath the doorsill. if so, i'll have to order the AUX cable now. this AUX cable purchase at the MB dealer has a female connector??? thanks everyone for instructions and stating how easy it is to do.
Originally Posted by ChristianJan
how do some people route the wire to the ashtray or the center console? the ashtray probably needs the whole thing to be removed right? thats basically where i wanna put it. or if i dont wanna do that, i'll get that remote that someone mentioned before if putting it in the ashtray seems a bit too tough.
#167
Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
I just ordered the AUX cable from MB. It should arrive in a few days. Where is the best place to get the cable (male on both ends) which connects from the ipod to the plug in the glove box?
2 m. Cable (1/8" mini plug to 1/8" mini), I prefer Monster Cables. They retail for $20 (Best Buy..etc).
http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=3258
If you want a cheap brand, I can get one from work and sell it to you cheap. Prbly $8 included shipping.
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Originally Posted by skahung
2 m. Cable (1/8" mini plug to 1/8" mini), I prefer Monster Cables. They retail for $20 (Best Buy..etc).
http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=3258
If you want a cheap brand, I can get one from work and sell it to you cheap. Prbly $8 included shipping.
http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=3258
If you want a cheap brand, I can get one from work and sell it to you cheap. Prbly $8 included shipping.
#169
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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the photos and explanation. I completed the install today. AUX arrived from MB and bought the 1/8mm cable from Radio Shack. Didn't use the ground isolator since I won't be charging the ipod from the car. Everything works great!
#171
#172
Originally Posted by urxtream
That looks expansive....and spending so much money on this unit seems to defeat the purpose of this thread. I'll stay with the $31 AUX cable from Mercedes.
P.S. Good find though!!
#173
other audio subject
Hello there other audio subject,
I have the standard radio with the sub in the back sounds resanable but the back is a bit low, I would like to turn up the amp connected to the sub, does anybody know if the amp can be turned up? othewise i'm probebly going to replace it for a more powerfull amp and keep the standard sub, has anybody done this and if so what's the result?
Further I can't find the amp, I did find several Handy (phone) stuf, can anybody point out where to look for the amp? modelyear 10-2003
I have the standard radio with the sub in the back sounds resanable but the back is a bit low, I would like to turn up the amp connected to the sub, does anybody know if the amp can be turned up? othewise i'm probebly going to replace it for a more powerfull amp and keep the standard sub, has anybody done this and if so what's the result?
Further I can't find the amp, I did find several Handy (phone) stuf, can anybody point out where to look for the amp? modelyear 10-2003
#174
Does anyone know what the four coloured wires of the aux plug are for (how to connect them to a three wires standard minijack)?
My "Ipod" has a special function, if you connect it to an external power source, when there is no power, it enters in a suspend mode. When you give it power again, it starts from the point where it stopped. So...
To connect my "Ipod" I need a DC power too, I'd like having a power coming from the radio (Audio20) itself, so when you turn the radio on you have the power for the Ipod, and when you switch off it you cut the Ipod power.
Is there a +positive DC coming from the radio?
Is it necessary to remove the whole radio to reach it?
[QUOTE=sawloo]I setup the AUX input in my'05 for connecting directly to my ipod. The sound quality is great, much much better than those FM Transmitter :v I think it is worth to post the instruction and some pictures here since many people have asked me how to do it. The installation is very simple, everything is pre-wired(not sure if it is the same for pre'05). It took me less than an hour to complete. Thanks to cc4469 and JeT, this would not be possible without their information
1. You have to get the cable harness (A 203 540 61 07) from a MB dealer. I paid US$44 from a dealer here in Northern CA.
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QUOTE]
My "Ipod" has a special function, if you connect it to an external power source, when there is no power, it enters in a suspend mode. When you give it power again, it starts from the point where it stopped. So...
To connect my "Ipod" I need a DC power too, I'd like having a power coming from the radio (Audio20) itself, so when you turn the radio on you have the power for the Ipod, and when you switch off it you cut the Ipod power.
Is there a +positive DC coming from the radio?
Is it necessary to remove the whole radio to reach it?
[QUOTE=sawloo]I setup the AUX input in my'05 for connecting directly to my ipod. The sound quality is great, much much better than those FM Transmitter :v I think it is worth to post the instruction and some pictures here since many people have asked me how to do it. The installation is very simple, everything is pre-wired(not sure if it is the same for pre'05). It took me less than an hour to complete. Thanks to cc4469 and JeT, this would not be possible without their information
1. You have to get the cable harness (A 203 540 61 07) from a MB dealer. I paid US$44 from a dealer here in Northern CA.
.......
QUOTE]
#175
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From: Chula Vista, San Diego
c230 Kompressor Coupe
i FINALLY got this thing done. everything is set after looking around for that stupid double end jack thingie. but yeah, i only crossed one problem with this setup. for some reason, only the passenger side of the system recieves sound. i dont get any sound on the driver's side from the speakers. anyone else have this problem as well? help me out here
ps. i got my cable for only $26
ps. i got my cable for only $26
Last edited by ChristianJan; 07-11-2005 at 02:58 AM.