shimmers

Hi, I hope someone here can help me with this. I just got a 2009 model C63 here in Korea, where unfortunately the cars pretty much come with the same package that Mercedes-Benz Korea sets (options are possible but it would become a special order and take too long).

I understand that the 2009 model C-Class all have the option 518 which is the Media Interface (also called UCI or Universal Consumre Electronics Interface). In my COMMAND manual there is a section in Audio that also describes how to use this. I have also seen this as an option when building the C-Class on Canada and Europe Mercedes websites (costing around $375~).

According to the manual there should be 3 cables in my glove compartment (AUX, USB, and iPod). However, there are no such cables in my glove compartment. I called the dealer and they said I could purchase the cables which cost about $50, but I do not see any sockets in the glove compartment where this could plug in.

Does anyone have these cables in their glove compartment and if so, where is it exactly plugged in to? (back, top, left, right, is it square or circular, etc.).

Since the Media Interface or UCI option costs about $375, I figure just buying the cable will not work, anyone know where I can buy this option?

Diesel Benz

Are you sure you do have the 518 option? Did you check from the vehicle data card?

kimidjk

혹시 non mm package차에 들어가는거를 말씀하시는건가요?

UMI를 말씀하시는거면 한국 정식차량에는 안들어가지 않나요?

한국에서는 풀옵으로 들어가니깐 7인치 모니터있는 차량이면 UMI가 없고 5인치 모니터이면 UMI가 장착되지 안나요?

Diesel Benz

I cannot disagree with that. But I cannot agree with it either.

But I do understand he is talking about the UMI.

kimidjk

yes I was talking about UMI
I was just asking him, if he was talkin about non mm package car or not.
I thought the c class with mm package (7 inch monitor) would not have the UMI, where as non mm package (5 inch monitor) would have UMI.
correct me if I am wrong bc cars in Korea are tended to be better equipped.

for instance my e class in korea has so much feature in it compare to US version.
well... it was more pricy like around US 100000.00 anyway

my c class does not have mm package which gives me the eligibilty for UMI
I figured that applies to cars in Korea too?

kimidjk

sry for writing in Korean

shimmers

Yes, you are correct. Unfortunately here in Korea, Mercedes Korea determines the standard package and we are pretty much forced to buy that package set only. If we want to change or add options, that would become a special order and would take months. Fortunately as indicated above, the standard package is pretty good and very well equipped.

To your question, if you do not have the mm package then you can iinstall the UMI - you are correct in that it also applies to cars in Korea. My C63 does have the MM package and therefore the UMI does not apply, but I can install the UCI if and when that becomes available as a retrofit option. This is factory option code 518 which I just confirmed yesterday with my service advisor that my car does not have.

So in conclusion, even in Korea (and everywhere else), if you have the MM package (the full 7" Comand) then you need the UCI (375$ option). If you do not have the MM package (i.e., Audio20) then you need the full UMI ($1800 option). Cheers!

Diesel Benz

No problem for me at least if you just want to make it clear for another member who may miss something when written in English, and as long as everything essential is shared for the rest (could be useful to clarify for others but it should be obvious, it happens anyway every now and then).

shimmers

Being a Korean-American I was able to understand it. But he wrote again in English so it's all good. I understand that sometimes it's tougher to get the right message across in English for all of our International members...

shimmers

Hi, where are you in Korea? Are you a member of the Club Mercedes daum cafe?

kimidjk

I am not
but if u can introduce me, I am more than happy to join one.
I am from Seoul but I am currently studying at Urbana Champaign IL
hard to see any Korean in here but nice to meet you

Richard

Ive now retrofitted a couple of the UCI (Media Interface) (option 518) to W204, and have written it up for all to enjoy

http://www.mercupgrades.com/Media+In...rticle-55.html

Hope that is useful

Richard