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+

 

part II

Kit was about $350 CAD

 

looks nice. Where does the ipod dock??

 

The cable is 3 ft long so you can put in the glove box, mount it outside on the dash or do like I did and run the cable under the console and into the compartment under the armrest

 

how did you order this part again? from mbusa or from overseas?

 

Ordered the part from MNG on the MBCanada forum> Used part number recommended by Wolfgang on this forum (Audio)
MNG ordered from MB Germany

 

how long did it take from order to receipt of part?

 

about a week

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 #

 

Nothing for pre-7/2004 CLK's ... or W208's at all

 

Sadly yes, but you just can plug it into your AUX connecter inside your glovebox.

 

Will it work without the navigation system on the C55?

 

the ipod kit does not integrate with the controls on the command system, only the steering wheel controls.

 

Just wondering.....where does the computer for the kit get installed? Thanks

 

Typically it would go behind the glovebox but we installed it along the tunnel on the passenger side. Required the removal of some spacing foam but it allowed me to have the ipod in the armrest rather than the GB.

 

Why did you break the air vent ?

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Thanks

 

Cool "Pics" and thanx for sharing