C55 Navigation I-pod Cable..don't know how to work
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C55 Navigation I-pod Cable..don't know how to work
I just purchased a C55 and it has an I-pod connector in the glove box next to the changer. The only way I can get sound out of the ipod is when I go the "AUX" audio input screen.
Since I have the navigation unit shouldn't I be able to control the ipod via head unit? I did not see any instructions for this in the factory manual.
Since I have the navigation unit shouldn't I be able to control the ipod via head unit? I did not see any instructions for this in the factory manual.
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I just purchased a C55 and it has an I-pod connector in the glove box next to the changer. The only way I can get sound out of the ipod is when I go the "AUX" audio input screen.
Since I have the navigation unit shouldn't I be able to control the ipod via head unit? I did not see any instructions for this in the factory manual.
Since I have the navigation unit shouldn't I be able to control the ipod via head unit? I did not see any instructions for this in the factory manual.
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so will my ipod charge through this "ipod cable" that is installed on the car? Also is there a way to switch through folders on the ipod or is it a simple "next track" thing?
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To get the charging function you can either buy an updated cable.
6-7-82-4531 which requires some installation.
or get the adapter that plugs on the end of the cable.
6-7-82-4582 no installation.
The unit was not designed to function on the command screen only via the instrument cluster which you can access by pressing the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
6-7-82-4531 which requires some installation.
or get the adapter that plugs on the end of the cable.
6-7-82-4582 no installation.
The unit was not designed to function on the command screen only via the instrument cluster which you can access by pressing the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
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Its not an "ipod" cable if it is only a single pole like a headphone, its aux input cable. You can not control any functions on the ipod at all, the only steering wheel functions available when using that setup are volume.
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