iPod Amp - Outstanding
05-30-2008, 08:49 PM
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iPod Amp - Outstanding
I just got it - and under warranty! Not only is the volume better, but the sound quality is outstanding compared to what it was before the inline amp installation. I never used the iPod integration because the sound was awful. Now I think I'll find a used iPod just to keep in the car.
but did you order your car w/ quick park if so can you take pics of the interior sensor and on/off button
05-31-2008, 12:19 AM
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I just got it - and under warranty! Not only is the volume better, but the sound quality is outstanding compared to what it was before the inline amp installation. I never used the iPod integration because the sound was awful. Now I think I'll find a used iPod just to keep in the car.
05-31-2008, 09:15 PM
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I was plugging the ipod into the connector on the bottom, as I have the ipod integration kit. What's happened is that MB has had a slew of complaints about both sound quality and lack of volume from the ipod integration kit. It might sound "ok," but set the volume on the AUX, then switch to some other source. Chances are that the volume will be deafening, as you usually have to crank up the AUX volume so high to get acceptable sound. With this amp, the sound is incredible. You don't get as much of that "tinny" mp3, compressed sound - and the volume is where it should be.
The part # is: 204 870 39 94 based on my documentation. I got it covered under warranty. I read on another board where some dealers are not covering these under warranty.
The part # is: 204 870 39 94 based on my documentation. I got it covered under warranty. I read on another board where some dealers are not covering these under warranty.
05-31-2008, 09:20 PM
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Hijack away - I had quickpark installed before I took delivery of the car in November. It was the first one my dealer had done on the W204. I'll send you a photo. There is no visual indicator in the car, just a beeper hidden under the rear deck.
05-31-2008, 09:34 PM
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Does anyone know if this preamp will work for us with out the ipod kit? I have the same volume difference problem running from the headphone jack of my ipod to the aux in. Any one have experience here?
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06-01-2008, 12:26 AM
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I was plugging the ipod into the connector on the bottom, as I have the ipod integration kit. What's happened is that MB has had a slew of complaints about both sound quality and lack of volume from the ipod integration kit. It might sound "ok," but set the volume on the AUX, then switch to some other source. Chances are that the volume will be deafening, as you usually have to crank up the AUX volume so high to get acceptable sound. With this amp, the sound is incredible. You don't get as much of that "tinny" mp3, compressed sound - and the volume is where it should be.
The part # is: 204 870 39 94 based on my documentation. I got it covered under warranty. I read on another board where some dealers are not covering these under warranty.
The part # is: 204 870 39 94 based on my documentation. I got it covered under warranty. I read on another board where some dealers are not covering these under warranty.
Do you have a picture of it? It is internal?
06-01-2008, 09:43 AM
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06-01-2008, 10:29 AM
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http://www.mercupgrades.com/iPod+Vol...rticle-45.html
06-01-2008, 10:53 AM
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You might see if this site is any help. We used it on our ML320 CDI to get the AUX (no ipod kit, just the AUX input) volume up - it worked well. I don't know if the C-Class has the same kind of menu shown on this site.
http://www.mercupgrades.com/iPod+Vol...rticle-45.html
http://www.mercupgrades.com/iPod+Vol...rticle-45.html
Tried that one now and it does'nt work on the W204. Looks like I will have to see what MB customer services come back with, unless anybody else knows any other way.
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Since you are in the UK, I just have to mention this. I saw my first Jaguar XF last night. As a former Jaguar owner, I just have to say this: Wow!
06-02-2008, 08:13 AM
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Took the XF for a test drive and was impressed. Came down to XF and the "C" Jag was a wait for delivery so took the "C". Week after I got the "C" got a call from Jag dealer to say that he had extra allocation and would be able to get one immediately. To Late
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06-02-2008, 06:00 PM
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wow, they better cover it, if not i'll just tell them i dont want it. we already paid $375 to have it in the first place, it should be working without having to pay more.
** i heard back from the dealership, they are not going to cover it under warranty. oh well. This was at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA
** i heard back from the dealership, they are not going to cover it under warranty. oh well. This was at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA
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06-03-2008, 10:03 AM
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Follow up regarding the aux input volume level. This is the email I rec'd today from MB Customer Services.
Looks like a trip to the dealership is on the cards.
Looks like a trip to the dealership is on the cards.
3rd June 2008
Ref: KM-1-853430695
Dear Mr ******
Mercedes-Benz Model: C-Class
Further to your enquiry about increasing the volume on your I-pod, our techical department advise that normally when the volume of the I-pod is on max you should be able to set the volume via the volume button on the radio.
As this does not seem to be the case for you, they recommend that you have the issue further investigated by a Mercedes-Benz dealership.
If you would like contact details for your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership, please do forward your postal address. Alternatively you may prefer to visit our website, www.Mercedes-Benz.co.uk, and locate a convenient dealership using the 'find a Retailer' link on the left hand side of the homepage.
Should you have any further requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely
Kathryn Martindale
Customer Service
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht N.V.
Gaetano Martinolaan 10
NL-6229 GS Maastricht, The Netherlands
Phone Nr: 00800 1 777 7777
mailto: CustomerService.UK@cac.mercedes-benz.com
If you are not the addressee, please inform us immediately that you have received this e-mail by mistake, and delete it. We thank you for your support.
Ref: KM-1-853430695
Dear Mr ******
Mercedes-Benz Model: C-Class
Further to your enquiry about increasing the volume on your I-pod, our techical department advise that normally when the volume of the I-pod is on max you should be able to set the volume via the volume button on the radio.
As this does not seem to be the case for you, they recommend that you have the issue further investigated by a Mercedes-Benz dealership.
If you would like contact details for your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership, please do forward your postal address. Alternatively you may prefer to visit our website, www.Mercedes-Benz.co.uk, and locate a convenient dealership using the 'find a Retailer' link on the left hand side of the homepage.
Should you have any further requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely
Kathryn Martindale
Customer Service
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht N.V.
Gaetano Martinolaan 10
NL-6229 GS Maastricht, The Netherlands
Phone Nr: 00800 1 777 7777
mailto: CustomerService.UK@cac.mercedes-benz.com
If you are not the addressee, please inform us immediately that you have received this e-mail by mistake, and delete it. We thank you for your support.
06-04-2008, 11:18 AM
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wow, they better cover it, if not i'll just tell them i dont want it. we already paid $375 to have it in the first place, it should be working without having to pay more.
** i heard back from the dealership, they are not going to cover it under warranty. oh well. This was at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA
** i heard back from the dealership, they are not going to cover it under warranty. oh well. This was at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA
I think you should take it up since it wasn't your fault.
06-04-2008, 01:13 PM
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what did you guys actually say to the service guys to make them put it under warranty? I told them the volume is low and the sound quality isnt good and they turned around and said thats just how it was designed and nothing was wrong.
06-04-2008, 01:20 PM
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My dealer doesn't usually play games, so I figured I'd be ok - but better safe than sorry. And I don't have time to fight it out right now. Once phrased as a safety issue, my thought was that they'd take a little more notice of it. My service adviser didn't even write down the safety part, etc. He just said, "we'll take care of it."
06-04-2008, 01:21 PM
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Call me crazy, but why not just lower the sound after listening to the ipod?
I know there was a volume difference between ipod and other interfaces on my W203, and granted it is a smidge more noticeable in this new one than my last, but it doesn't seem horrible.
There may even be a gain setting somewhere.
I know there was a volume difference between ipod and other interfaces on my W203, and granted it is a smidge more noticeable in this new one than my last, but it doesn't seem horrible.
There may even be a gain setting somewhere.
06-04-2008, 01:22 PM
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Call me crazy, but why not just lower the sound after listening to the ipod?
I know there was a volume difference between ipod and other interfaces on my W203, and granted it is a smidge more noticeable in this new one than my last, but it doesn't seem horrible.
There may even be a gain setting somewhere.
I know there was a volume difference between ipod and other interfaces on my W203, and granted it is a smidge more noticeable in this new one than my last, but it doesn't seem horrible.
There may even be a gain setting somewhere.
