Dealer says no CLS's are wired for iPods
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Dealer says no CLS's are wired for iPods
I just got off the phone w/ my dealer and they told me that my CLS is not "pre-wired" for the iPod kit...WTF? He said they called MBUSA and that they told the shop forman that no CLS's are prewired for iPod only the new M and C classes.
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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would that be those morons at Schumacher???
I just did a W211 kit at Chandler after Schumacher said "it's not possible"
I'll drive the extra 20 miles to Chandler to get competence.
I just did a W211 kit at Chandler after Schumacher said "it's not possible"
I'll drive the extra 20 miles to Chandler to get competence.
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Originally Posted by CE750
would that be those morons at Schumacher???
I just did a W211 kit at Chandler after Schumacher said "it's not possible"
I'll drive the extra 20 miles to Chandler to get competence.
I just did a W211 kit at Chandler after Schumacher said "it's not possible"
I'll drive the extra 20 miles to Chandler to get competence.
I was thinking the same thing, who did you deal with over there? I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Thanks!
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Something on 4 wheels..
Originally Posted by RennTechV12
I just got off the phone w/ my dealer and they told me that my CLS is not "pre-wired" for the iPod kit...WTF? He said they called MBUSA and that they told the shop forman that no CLS's are prewired for iPod only the new M and C classes.
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
By the way, why do they have to remove the seats to integrate something that will be located in the glovebox?
I could climb up the wall if I hear some of these stupid dealers...Who do they think are they talking to? Customers with a brain-damage?????? 
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
Schumacher it is!
I was thinking the same thing, who did you deal with over there? I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Thanks!
I was thinking the same thing, who did you deal with over there? I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by FloridaE55
Who do they think are they talking to? Customers with a brain-damage??????
Schumacher has a major head-in-*** problem these days..
I've given them as many chances as I can.. but enough is enough for me.
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It's amazing how much a little mis information can cause so many problems!
The 219 is almost a clone of the 211, electrically speaking. So, if it goes on an E it goes in a CLS!!
I guess that's how dealerships get such a bad name.
The 219 is almost a clone of the 211, electrically speaking. So, if it goes on an E it goes in a CLS!!
I guess that's how dealerships get such a bad name.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
The car is pre-wired. At least my cls55 is. 
greetingz,
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The i-pod is available from the dealer now. Cost is approx $299
I-pod wires into the glove box. All pre-wiring is done. When the i-pod is installed it is integrated into the display screen. The dealer does have to do a computer upload.
Nothing to take apart. Pre-wiring is done.
I-pod wires into the glove box. All pre-wiring is done. When the i-pod is installed it is integrated into the display screen. The dealer does have to do a computer upload.
Nothing to take apart. Pre-wiring is done.
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
NO it is NOT - the cars are NOT prewired for the Ipod kit - the Ipod kit comes with all wiring needed and plugs into any (US spec) W219 easily.
greetingz,
greetingz,
I wish I would have just caught you earlier on my installs and done it with you and saved $250!
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
NO it is NOT - the cars are NOT prewired for the Ipod kit - the Ipod kit comes with all wiring needed and plugs into any (US spec) W219 easily.
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greetingz,
C219
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
The i-pod is available from the dealer now. Cost is approx $299
I-pod wires into the glove box. All pre-wiring is done. When the i-pod is installed it is integrated into the display screen. The dealer does have to do a computer upload.
Nothing to take apart. Pre-wiring is done.
I-pod wires into the glove box. All pre-wiring is done. When the i-pod is installed it is integrated into the display screen. The dealer does have to do a computer upload.
Nothing to take apart. Pre-wiring is done.
There is no prewire needed and no variation between cars getting iPOD fitted and cars with iPOD from factory (which I doubt exists).
Three parts
- ipod cable
- Control module
- intercepting harness for head unit
Which of those parts came from factory .... none. They all come in a white cardboard box and they can all get fitted by a professional in any car according to part number and car model.
No matter which chassis number you have you get the same kit for your car all over the world.
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One thing I can add about getting it to work after it is installed. If you already have TeleAid or a phone kit installed, it is completley plug and play.
If you do not have TeleAid or a phone kit installed, there is version coding that has to be done with DAS to enable the "phone" buttons on the steering wheel to become functional.
If you do not have TeleAid or a phone kit installed, there is version coding that has to be done with DAS to enable the "phone" buttons on the steering wheel to become functional.
