IPOD Integration kit installed in C55
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IPOD Integration kit installed in C55
Ordered the part from MNG on the MBCanada forum> Used part number recommended by Wolfgang on this forum (Audio)
Works like a dream. Install was about and hour+
Works like a dream. Install was about and hour+
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Originally Posted by psk145
looks nice. Where does the ipod dock??
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
how did you order this part again? from mbusa or from overseas?
MNG ordered from MB Germany
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
how long did it take from order to receipt of part?
keep in mind this is for 04 W203/209.
C-class (starting 4/2004), CLK (starting 7/2004): B6 782 42 13
I would ask Wolfgang for your E55 kit #
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
keep in mind this is for 04 W203/209.
C-class (starting 4/2004), CLK (starting 7/2004): B6 782 42 13
C-class (starting 4/2004), CLK (starting 7/2004): B6 782 42 13
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Originally Posted by Belle the Benz
Just wondering.....where does the computer for the kit get installed? Thanks 
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Ordered the part from MNG on the MBCanada forum> Used part number recommended by Wolfgang on this forum (Audio)
Works like a dream. Install was about and hour+
Works like a dream. Install was about and hour+
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
Why did you break the air vent ?
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
THere are 2 screws under the vent frame that hold down the top of the Command Box that have to be removed in order to remove the system
You then do that in the opposite direction and insert a screw driver into the resistance locks on the inside top. The vent slides out in one piece.
There is no need to dismantle fittings to do this work. I would hate to think you are telling people that is how its done.
Paul Hicks has had this info out for about 1 year now.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/COMA...oval%20WIS.pdf
Look on page 5, document dated 1999.
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
Yeah, you release them by unhitching the vertical direction catch inside the vent itself. It then rolls up and give you enough room to undo the screws.
You then do that in the opposite direction and insert a screw driver into the resistance locks on the inside top. The vent slides out in one piece.
There is no need to dismantle fittings to do this work. I would hate to think you are telling people that is how its done.
Paul Hicks has had this info out for about 1 year now.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/COMA...oval%20WIS.pdf
Look on page 5, document dated 1999.
You then do that in the opposite direction and insert a screw driver into the resistance locks on the inside top. The vent slides out in one piece.
There is no need to dismantle fittings to do this work. I would hate to think you are telling people that is how its done.
Paul Hicks has had this info out for about 1 year now.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/COMA...oval%20WIS.pdf
Look on page 5, document dated 1999.
I know about the vent release. We tried that for about 15 minutes but could not get a good enough angle on the bolts to remove without causing damage. We made a call to a MB Canada shop foreman and were directed to remove the vents and outer housing in order to expose the screws fully and avoid possible damage to either the bolt heads or vent itself. My installer had a Y shaped tool (not sure what its called, looked like one of those dental floss rigs) from SnapOn Tools that released the vents from the side and allowed them to pop out VERY easily and then the outer housing just pops out as well. No breaking!! This allowed full access to the Command hold down bolts.
I notice that the vehicle on your link not a C55 but a standard w203 dating back 6 years. \Possibly the C55 is a little different. I will follow up with my dealer in the next day or so to see what they have to say and post a follow up
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Thanks for the concern.
I know about the vent release. We tried that for about 15 minutes but could not get a good enough angle on the bolts to remove without causing damage. We made a call to a MB Canada shop foreman and were directed to remove the vents and outer housing in order to expose the screws fully and avoid possible damage to either the bolt heads or vent itself. My installer had a Y shaped tool (not sure what its called, looked like one of those dental floss rigs) from SnapOn Tools that released the vents from the side and allowed them to pop out VERY easily and then the outer housing just pops out as well. No breaking!! This allowed full access to the Command hold down bolts.
I notice that the vehicle on your link not a C55 but a standard w203 dating back 6 years. \Possibly the C55 is a little different. I will follow up with my dealer in the next day or so to see what they have to say and post a follow up
I know about the vent release. We tried that for about 15 minutes but could not get a good enough angle on the bolts to remove without causing damage. We made a call to a MB Canada shop foreman and were directed to remove the vents and outer housing in order to expose the screws fully and avoid possible damage to either the bolt heads or vent itself. My installer had a Y shaped tool (not sure what its called, looked like one of those dental floss rigs) from SnapOn Tools that released the vents from the side and allowed them to pop out VERY easily and then the outer housing just pops out as well. No breaking!! This allowed full access to the Command hold down bolts.
I notice that the vehicle on your link not a C55 but a standard w203 dating back 6 years. \Possibly the C55 is a little different. I will follow up with my dealer in the next day or so to see what they have to say and post a follow up
You need a T20 tool with a no less than 300mm shaft. Otherwise the C55 and 2001 C180 is identical in the removal department. The C55 is faster because the centre vent control wheel has vanished and no longer resists on the housing as you try to remove it.
The top clips that hold the vent in do not require angle, all they need is the tip of a flat screwdriver to wedge themselves straight into the space provided. Then it releases nicely.
I have yet to see too little information in WIS. It is often too much information, sometimes it can be done quicker but I dont know if making 1 parts into 4 parts is faster.
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
You need a T20 tool with a no less than 300mm shaft. Otherwise the C55 and 2001 C180 is identical in the removal department. The C55 is faster because the centre vent control wheel has vanished and no longer resists on the housing as you try to remove it.
The top clips that hold the vent in do not require angle, all they need is the tip of a flat screwdriver to wedge themselves straight into the space provided. Then it releases nicely.
I have yet to see too little information in WIS. It is often too much information, sometimes it can be done quicker but I dont know if making 1 parts into 4 parts is faster.
The top clips that hold the vent in do not require angle, all they need is the tip of a flat screwdriver to wedge themselves straight into the space provided. Then it releases nicely.
I have yet to see too little information in WIS. It is often too much information, sometimes it can be done quicker but I dont know if making 1 parts into 4 parts is faster.
Thanks for the update. Not sure what the shop foreman was blathering on about?? he was on the phone with my installer and walked him thru the removal. I do believe that your method would be faster and cleaner.
thanks again.
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For people with Ipod Integration Kits Installed. How how is the user interface? Is is just song title display? Can you browse the ipod menus, to search for music by Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc. or can you just browse playlists? Also is it possible to make song titles scroll? Any first hand info would be appreciated.
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