soldier2304

OK so I am trying to wonder how is it possible that I can Play songs on my C63 from my Ipod but can't charge or play tracks on iphone as it displays something like (accesory not supported). However, on my S/ML550 it charges and plays everything on my iphone. Also it seems that the newer Navigation models seem much smoother w/ updated features such as being able to input information while driving. Now my question is, should the stealership do this update for free or under warranty on my C63 if I demand it for both the Navi and the Iphone support or do I have to pay for something that should be completely included in the warranty. If anyone can chime in I'd appreciate it.

GHAZAN

iphone you need an adapter...navi u may get for free. btw no input while driving just voice input but that was always there

emericr

I was able to go to my dealer and they changed the cable for me for N/C. The new cable will charge your latest iphone and not give you that error. They were even nice enough to reroute it to my ash tray as I was explaining to them it makes no sense that it is so far from the drivers side. They also could have put it in the center compartment if you do not want it in the view of everyone.
You can control your ipod/iphone thru your buttons on your steering wheel (phone buttons, check the manual).
As far as getting anything more i.e. the new updated module that gives you what we should have gotten from the start i.e. viewing the music thru the center screen and control with center knob, they will simply not do it and it will cost you about $2,500. Not worth it in my opinion.

jvanbrecht

Umm.. I thought the ipod/iphone media adapter for the comand system that allows pandora and such was around $299 (not including installation....).. See this thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...face-plus.html

I have not looked into it, apparently if you have the US Spec 2010 c63, with option 518 (ipod integration kit), you should be able to install the media interface plus. There is some speculation that you could possibly get it in the 2009, but possibly not.

Yuille36

Mercedes realy needs to step it up on technology for the entertainment systems. Take a look at the SYNC from Ford, miles ahead of Mercedes.

Yuille36

Since, I'm the one the wrote that thread in question, and did alot of fact finding. Yes, you can use this on a 2009 C63. I currently have it installed in my 2010 C63, works like a charm, MB is going to release a software update for the Media Interface Plus (MIP) soon, my tech said by the end of the quarter, which is March. This new software is supposed to enable the text/email features.

emericr

I read the thread and the links but can someone actually confirm that this $300 piece will interface and allow you to view your music thru the center screen and allow you to control the ipod/iphone with the center knob.
If so, then it is a reasonable upgrade and brings us to par with the other systems out there.
How big is this piece?
I had my cable rerouted to my ashtray since it was cumbersome to have to plug my phone in the glovebox everytime.

Yuille36

The media Interface Plus (MIP) is bigger then an iPhone, and thicker. It's best to put it on the glove box or center console. Trust me, it's not a small item. I can control my iPhone from the COMAND or center dash diplay. And Pandora works very well with it. Here are a few pictures, that I just ran down to the car to take. All these photos were taken with the bluetooth enabled, as I don't have any music stored on my iPhone.

In this photo, I wanted to show that the system is upgradeable with software.


And this photo shows the display in the center dash display, granted it wasn't connected to the iPhone via the cable.
Like I said before i don't have music stored on my iPhone, but I have used my iPod. Dam, I should have taken that down to the car, and shown you.
Oh well, next time.


Wanted to show you the function display


I wanted to show the audio streaming controls for moving from track to track.


The iPhone connection link


The Media Interface Plus (MIP) as I said not a small box


The additional USB cable that came with it for thumb drive etc..


The MP3 and iPhone/iPod connections


Another picture of the MIP box


I almost forgot the text messaging and email functionality, that is coming with the software update due out this quarter, estimated by March 1st.
I'm hoping sooner, supposedly its supposed to read the text or email out loud.

AJRDU

You can actually go to the following page on the MBUSA for update software and instructions. I have the MIP in a 2010 C207 550 and it works well. I can't, however, get the software update to load even though i followed the instructions. I updated the bootloader but not the software. I sent an email to MBUSA and am waiting to hear from them. http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/servic...ts/accessories

emericr

Yuille36: thanks for the pictures and the detail.
One more question if you don't mind.
Do you have to plug the iphone in this thing or can it access it via bluetooth.
It seems to have access to the playlist and the same menu as on the ipod so that looks pretty sharp for a couple of hundred buckaroos.

eagle_lex

how much did this cost you total WITH installation? thanks so much!

Yuille36

eagle-lex

Since I know people at Mercedes, I got it employee cost which was $225. There is no istallation cost, as you hook it up yourself. It's so easy, a cave man could do it.

emericr

You can do both actually, but I prefer using the bluetooth for streaming. But if you have music on your iPhone, then you need to plug it in. I sometimes use my iPod, at it will display the songs in the cluster console. Another app for the iphone that is good is called "Slacker". I actually like it better than Pandora.

eagle_lex

thanks Yuille36! well im more dumb than a caveman when it comes to audio stuff. but ill give it a good college try! i need to investigate this "slacker radio" as well!

eagle_lex

ok i need some help here. not trying to highjack... i called the dealer and my vin does NOT have the 518 option code. it does have multi media pack and iphone option. they say i might work but they have limited dealings with this so far. does anyone know for sure that this will work on my 09 C63 considering it has the media package.

JM

The MIP looks cool, never seen it in canada before.

Yuille36

Not a problem, I just installed the software and it works fine. Although, I haven't recieved any emails to test it or text messages. But I will test this, trust me.

soldier2304

This MIP feature should be a FREE update to anyone who bought their car with the multimedia/Ipod package honestly. This is simply one of the things that **** me off about Mercedes specially when it's an AMG model. Anyways I just found out that the command NAV DVD update is $250.00. I honestly had to laugh at the price when the guy told me. Anyone knows where I can get ahold of this command update? If anyone has it, maybe I can pay him/her + shipping and then return it! Thanks

Yuille36

What's even worse is that I installed the new software update, but now i can't seem to get the car to display emails. The bluetooth is connected, I can stream audio via the bluetooth, but email is a whole different ball game. Haven't tried texting yet.

emericr

Soldier, I could not agree more.
I am still in shock as well that MB wants money to update the SAT/NAV.
If anyone has it, I am willing as well to pay him a small fee to use his update CDs

JeffDL

The MIP will not work on an 09.

stm

I have an 09 and it works. And according to the MB USA website, it is compatible with 2009.

http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...AQs_v5_MIP.pdf

Yuille36

I've done some digging around, and got some information from Mercedes themselves. Currently only Blackberry phones running OS6 with MAP (Messaging Access Profile) support the email/texting functionality. MAP has thus far not been implemented by any other manufacturer including iPhone, but will become industry standard in the near future. Mercedes use to be a industry leader but now Ford has a better system "SYNC"

JeffDL

I should have rephrased that must have 09 with 518 option. Not many of those kicking around. My ipod option code was NOT 518.

emericr

Can anyone verify what Jeff is stating because it contradicts MB website. Many of us have the ipod option and the satnav but it is not the 518 code.

rage2

Probably because Pandora doesn't work here. I'd say that's probably the main reason why ppl buy it, since text/email to speech seems like it has very limited phone support.