grinditout0617

hi, i've been trying to get my aux to work on my c300 (i have followed instructions on the manual) and it is not working...i went to the dealership, and they told me i need to buy some kinda ipod kit that cost like $400...

is there any way i can get this to work?

Mixedfruits

first do you have an extension cable? heres how I do it

Glove bock I plug in a male to male aux cord one side in glove box aux and one to my phone aux then turn on phone to max sound, then click disc on your dash board then go bottom left change to aux. If this still doesn't work then try turning up the volume from the car sometimes devices are very quite

Ben'sBenz

If you are trying to use an Apple product, there's no reason why your Aux port won't work. Don't let them try to sell you the overpriced iPod kit. I have one and it sucks. I hook my iPhone into the Aux port exclusively and have no problems. MixedFruits is right about the volume. I have to turn the volume on my iPhone all the way up and then slowly add volume from the radio controls.

grinditout0617

what u mean by "then click disc on your dash board then go bottom left change to aux. "

because, it doesn't do anything when i click disk...

Mixedfruits

click disk to listen to cds then near the bottom left of the screen click on it options should pop up click aux

JimPap

I got mine to work a while back but don't recall if its a mono or stereo cable.

Which are you guys using?

scdn2

i have a c300 and im trying to hook my iphone up to the glovebox as well...do you know which cord i need to buy? anyone have a link to buy it online?

Mixedfruits

this will do or go to any radioshack/ hard ware store
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-M.../dp/B0002ZPJZO

scdn2

really? only $2? and that will allow me to listen to my iphone music through my car speakers?

if so thats a great deal!

Mixedfruits

yep

SuPERSaK

First make sure you on CD and then use your knob and pull/push the knob down and then left. Then press the knob down and you should see the option for AUX

Acapulco Bill

Yes, MB missed it on the iPod interface. Also with the UMI. Maybe the 2012 will have a USB digital input, as the Audio 20 accepts only an analog audio input, turning the signal into digital with a A/D DSP, puts it through the parametric equalizer you hardly have access to (not in real time, anyway), then changes the signal back to analog with another D/A chip before sending the signal to the amplifier. Although with all that D/A (in the iPod), A/D, DSP and back through a D/A, the quality is pretty much OK:

scdn2

uh...what?

lamonsas

what do u mean what?

Mixedfruits

wait what ? he means MB forgot to put a chip into the car to equalize the volume meaning that the ipod/device has to be on full blast to produce normal or even less than normal volume... well thats what ?I think he says


and stereo to who ever asked what type of cable

Anh1

I couldnt find the normal AUX ( the one 3.5mm but not Ipod cable) . my car only has Ipod cable in the glove box ( passenger side) i hook up the iphone from a friend and it work fine. but i use Zune HD. so does anyone know where is the 3.5mm port??? or anyway that i can hook up my zune???

Arjy

when you have the ipod kit the 3.5mm port is hidden behind the glovebox liner, easiest way to get to it is pull open the dashboard from the passenger side with the door open and you'll see it just sitting there, even with a little piece of tape holding it in place. I ran a 3.5mm cable from it to my center console for when my friends want to play their own music.

jon3sh

Search it and I swear you will get a good DIY here seen one before with all pics.

Acapulco Bill

@scdn2, lamonsas, Mixedfruits et al. D/A = "digital to analog", A/D = "analog to digital", and DSP = "Digital signal processor" which is contained in the audio head and includes a parametric equalizer function.
Responding to the post about CDs sounding better than the Aux, previous post explained the reason why (all that D/A, A/D and then another D/A conversion). As for iPod volume, run the volume at "8" with the EQ on "Pop". This provides the optimum output from the iPod to the head unit.
MBs audio tech is still firmly rooted in the last century. The audio world has been digital for a long time and it is shameful to see the iPod interface utilizing the analog iPod output when the same harness can provide digital out directly, saving unnecessary, distortion-producing analog-to-digital and back again, conversions.

kev647

Just want to let you know that in my C300, I get a lot of static issues when I charge my iPhone and try to listen to it at the same time. I researched online and turns out I need a "Ground Loop Isolator."

Again, this is only for when the phone is charging (when I disconnect my carcharger to USB, it does away!). Super annoying...just a heads up that if you plan on charging your device, make sure you google and buy the "Ground Loop Isolator" and make sure that you get the 3.5 mm one (for the iPhone and Aux jack since they are 3.5 mm)

Anh1

@ Arjy: i searched in there but there is nothing but the ipod cable and controller for the air in the glove box i still could not find the 3.5mm AUX port? could anyone has pictures of it so i can know better where it is???
btw, got busted last nite. cops towed my car tho.

lamonsas

how u got busted man? wat happened?

Kev, u got the ipod integration kit im guessing right? i wanted to ask you, where does the cable connect to? is it like a harness connecting into some jack?

kev647

Lamonsas, I actually don't have that kit. I have the tomtom gps dock. I preferred this over in the system navigation cause it updates with iTunes, I can take it anywhere, and yen I upgrade phones, it moved with me.

Anyway, didn't mean to give too much detail about why, but my connection is the car power charger to tomtom an then just 3.5mm jack to aux in (all this is in the glove compartment-only the stand and some cables are visible).

Anh1

Kev: i got DUI, drink under age, fail to above red light, speeding and no license plate.
they put me in jail for a night and release me in the morning. just waiting for court now

kev647

Anh1: I think someone else asked about the situation, not me. But dude...I'm sorry to hear that; hope everything works out for you...I mean I know many youth are drinking underage, but driving? Your safety!! Anyway, glad your not hurt.