DIY - setting up the AUX input for iPod, mp3 player, etc.
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Thanks and a question
Thanks sawloo for the step-by-step info. Getting my cable tomorrow for my '05 C230 w/ Harmon Kardon Upgrade.
A quick question I was not able to find on several searches: What is the wiring harness that goes into the center hand rest console of the '05 C230? I assume it's for a phone, but would like to know if it can be used as an AUX input like the one in the glove compartment.
Thanks!
A quick question I was not able to find on several searches: What is the wiring harness that goes into the center hand rest console of the '05 C230? I assume it's for a phone, but would like to know if it can be used as an AUX input like the one in the glove compartment.
Thanks!
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The cable is for the phone, and it can't be used as an aux input. The phone sound can be heard on the speakers thru the head unit because the electrical signal is converted to an optical signal in a black box in the rear of the car. The MOST fiber optic cable loop carries the sound to the head unit from the rear of the car.
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Originally Posted by swale
If I connect a MP3 player to the AUX port what will happen to the CD changer?
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so when I press and hold cdc it will activate the AUX function and by pressing cdc it will switch beetween cd changer and AUX.
I haven't gone to take anything apart yet but are you guys sure there is definatley an spare aux wire and is not being used buy the cd changer?
I haven't gone to take anything apart yet but are you guys sure there is definatley an spare aux wire and is not being used buy the cd changer?
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Originally Posted by swale
so when I press and hold cdc it will activate the AUX function and by pressing cdc it will switch beetween cd changer and AUX.
I haven't gone to take anything apart yet but are you guys sure there is definatley an spare aux wire and is not being used buy the cd changer?
I haven't gone to take anything apart yet but are you guys sure there is definatley an spare aux wire and is not being used buy the cd changer?
i was doubtful with my car (c230k 05 kompresser sedan)....but after reading the 4 pages on this thread....it was successful. thanks to the several guys on here.
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Hey, i got my harness from a Dealer in Escondido, Ca. There weren't too happy about placing the order, but whatever. I installed it in under 5 minutes. It works great thanks for the help.
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Hi, I've been able to get the AUX cable harness connected to the connector in the foot panel but I don't get any sound when the AUX Input is active. Did anyone have a similar problem? Also, is there a need to alter anything on the back of the headunit itself?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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05 CLK 320
AUX input to a 05 CLK
I have a 05 clk w no nav. I held the CDC button and it said aux input active, well there is not Aux input any where in glove compartment. How is it active also I tired to look for those connectors similar to the W203 but could not find anything in the CLK. How dod I do I install an AUX input to a CLK ?/
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05 CLK 320
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.
thanks everyone for instructions and stating how easy it is to do.
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Originally Posted by cracker123
I have a 05 clk w no nav. I held the CDC button and it said aux input active, well there is not Aux input any where in glove compartment. How is it active also I tired to look for those connectors similar to the W203 but could not find anything in the CLK. How dod I do I install an AUX input to a CLK ?/
Originally Posted by swale
If I connect a MP3 player to the AUX port what will happen to the CD changer?
Originally Posted by aberrill
I have a 2003 C230k. The head unit is only a radio and CD player (No tape player) there is also no CDC button. How do I get an AUX input?
Originally Posted by GusGusZ
I bought a mini ipod today and i was wondering , How does it stay charged?
Originally Posted by tim0chen
I've read this entire thread, yet I'm still a little confused. Will Sawloo's mod with the cable harness work on a 2004 C230K without NAV or the CDC button?
Originally Posted by EM9TEH
No one is answering me! :'(
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
sometimes these long threads are a lot of fun to read, even tho' they don't apply to my car :v
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Originally Posted by DiamondNoir2K5
Press and hold your CDC button. If the display changes to AUX INPUT active, then it will work.
Originally Posted by amdeutsch
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.
Originally Posted by jmartinacevedo
Unless your 2004 c class came with COMAND, you do not otherwise have an AUX IN feature as part of your stock stereo - the 2005 c class headunit has an AUX IN feature. All you need is to purchase the audio cable that you saw earlier in the thread.
Originally Posted by Blake P
For pre-'05's the only way to get auxillary without using the tape deck is to have Steve (or another trained professional) install Comand and AUX. There is no specific HU that has AUX capability that I've heard of.
Originally Posted by cracker123
Well actually, W209 and W203, are very similar cars, so most of the things that apply to W203 should apply to W209, that is what I would think .
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
I thought it was pretty clear early on that it didn't apply to either of my cars, but it was still fun to read
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Originally Posted by cracker123
lol, quote man, any who I got the W203 aux cable, I am trying to find the harness to plug it into, hopefully the harness is behind the footwell.
I have an '05 sedan. Upon removing the panel underneath the glove compartment as well as the door sill, I saw lots of cables\wires. By carefully moving\pulling up the others, I was able find the correct one. You might want to read from beginning to the end of this thread.
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Ok the harness is behind the kickwall, I hooked up the same cable you guys used for W203 and it worked. Thanks a lot again for all your help guys.
I am using an Iaudio mp3 player. The sound level is very low, I will probably end up getting a mini amp.
I am using an Iaudio mp3 player. The sound level is very low, I will probably end up getting a mini amp.
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Hey guys, I know the 2006 is basically the same as the 2005 model, but can the aux cable be installed on the 2006? I'm picking mine up on Wednesday and wanted to get the cable right away as well. Any ideas? Thanks for all your help! 
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Originally Posted by Ccoupe2006
Hey guys, I know the 2006 is basically the same as the 2005 model, but can the aux cable be installed on the 2006? I'm picking mine up on Wednesday and wanted to get the cable right away as well. Any ideas? Thanks for all your help!
An aux input is possible on an 01 car with cassette player, but you loose the cassette function, and you need to solder inside the radio. Better to trade the car in my opinion. There is a thread with pictures on how to do it.
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Hey Guys,
I noticed that some of you are using the variable iPod audio port on the top of the unit to connect your iPod to the AUX. Well, for those of you that have a dockable iPod (the one with the long connector on the bottom) you can use the Sendstation PocketDock line out feature.
This line out feature will have the volume on your iPod preset so you can only change the volume by the radio/steering wheel volume buttons. This is much nicer since you don't have to crank up the iPod volume, or, when you go back to the radio, it's not screaming at you. It also will prevent you from changing the volume when picking up the iPod. It simply plugs into the 30 pin dock connector (the long connector on the bottom of the iPod) and you then plug in the 1/8" audio connector into it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=pc&v=glance
Now for my question... how do you run the 1/8" audio wire into the center console? I have been trying to figure out how to run mine through there without breaking anything. Currently I am leaving my iPod in the glovebox, but I would love to have it in the top center console cubby.
Any advise would be most appreciated!
I noticed that some of you are using the variable iPod audio port on the top of the unit to connect your iPod to the AUX. Well, for those of you that have a dockable iPod (the one with the long connector on the bottom) you can use the Sendstation PocketDock line out feature.
This line out feature will have the volume on your iPod preset so you can only change the volume by the radio/steering wheel volume buttons. This is much nicer since you don't have to crank up the iPod volume, or, when you go back to the radio, it's not screaming at you. It also will prevent you from changing the volume when picking up the iPod. It simply plugs into the 30 pin dock connector (the long connector on the bottom of the iPod) and you then plug in the 1/8" audio connector into it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=pc&v=glance
Now for my question... how do you run the 1/8" audio wire into the center console? I have been trying to figure out how to run mine through there without breaking anything. Currently I am leaving my iPod in the glovebox, but I would love to have it in the top center console cubby.
Any advise would be most appreciated!
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Originally Posted by appleguy
Hey Guys,
I noticed that some of you are using the variable iPod audio port on the top of the unit to connect your iPod to the AUX. Well, for those of you that have a dockable iPod (the one with the long connector on the bottom) you can use the Sendstation PocketDock line out feature.
This line out feature will have the volume on your iPod preset so you can only change the volume by the radio/steering wheel volume buttons. This is much nicer since you don't have to crank up the iPod volume, or, when you go back to the radio, it's not screaming at you. It also will prevent you from changing the volume when picking up the iPod. It simply plugs into the 30 pin dock connector (the long connector on the bottom of the iPod) and you then plug in the 1/8" audio connector into it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=pc&v=glance
I noticed that some of you are using the variable iPod audio port on the top of the unit to connect your iPod to the AUX. Well, for those of you that have a dockable iPod (the one with the long connector on the bottom) you can use the Sendstation PocketDock line out feature.
This line out feature will have the volume on your iPod preset so you can only change the volume by the radio/steering wheel volume buttons. This is much nicer since you don't have to crank up the iPod volume, or, when you go back to the radio, it's not screaming at you. It also will prevent you from changing the volume when picking up the iPod. It simply plugs into the 30 pin dock connector (the long connector on the bottom of the iPod) and you then plug in the 1/8" audio connector into it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=pc&v=glance
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Appleguy, thanks for the tip, I think I may get one. (I don't want to shell out the $300 for the iPod integration kit.)
They have versions that work...
http://www.sendstation.com/us/produc...neout-usb.html
that's the one that I was going to get...
*edit* I just realized something, I have my ipod turned up all the way b/c the volume on the aux is pretty low. so if I add this line-in, my volume may be waaay too low. anyone know of anything like this that is also a built in amplifier?
*edit 2* NVM, I found one... http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_ID=193794
Now it's just trying to see if I can get a cigarette lighter cable that'll extend and tuck neatly to my glovebox.
Originally Posted by Blake P
From the description, it sounds like this thing won't work with the newer 20GB+ iPods. Seems like a cool product, though. Hopefully I'm mistaken.
http://www.sendstation.com/us/produc...neout-usb.html
that's the one that I was going to get...
*edit* I just realized something, I have my ipod turned up all the way b/c the volume on the aux is pretty low. so if I add this line-in, my volume may be waaay too low. anyone know of anything like this that is also a built in amplifier?
*edit 2* NVM, I found one... http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_ID=193794
Now it's just trying to see if I can get a cigarette lighter cable that'll extend and tuck neatly to my glovebox.
Last edited by nlpamg; Oct 25, 2005 at 09:42 PM.
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This seems like a much better solution:
http://everythingipod.com/product222...tarq=YES&max=1
Dock, charger, line-out...all in one.
http://everythingipod.com/product222...tarq=YES&max=1
Dock, charger, line-out...all in one.
