Media Interface Plus installation. problems so far
06-30-2011, 07:49 PM
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2009 C63 AMG
You need the proper media interface in the vehicle in order to use the MIP. MY 2010 US Spec cars have it, prior they do not. I retrofitted my car with the media interface for around $700, then the MIP was another $300. The dealer did the programming for free - the MY08 with an upgrade to the COMAND software will work with the media interface on the fiber MOST network.
It's not a simple project but quite doable.
It's not a simple project but quite doable.
10-22-2011, 04:40 AM
#28
Thought it's worth posting in this thread that according to the MB website for facelifted w204's, iPhone video is supported using this cable:
"Media Interface video cable
Transforms your Mercedes-Benz into a cinema: the Media Interface video cable allows
you to watch videos on the monitor of your COMAND Online – while the vehicle is
stationary. Various video sources (e. g. camcorder, iPod video, iPhone, video player,
etc.) can also be connected to the Media Interface via the AUX connection
Only in conjunction with Media Interface (Code 518). "
Source: http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/con...cessories.html
So my question is, do I need to buy another special cable in order to get the video functionality since I already have the standard iPod media interface cable?
"Media Interface video cable
Transforms your Mercedes-Benz into a cinema: the Media Interface video cable allows
you to watch videos on the monitor of your COMAND Online – while the vehicle is
stationary. Various video sources (e. g. camcorder, iPod video, iPhone, video player,
etc.) can also be connected to the Media Interface via the AUX connection
Only in conjunction with Media Interface (Code 518). "
Source: http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/con...cessories.html
So my question is, do I need to buy another special cable in order to get the video functionality since I already have the standard iPod media interface cable?
10-22-2011, 09:06 PM
#29
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I will be the first to tell you, this thing is a pain in the butt. I was just like you, very frustrated with the whole procedure. I was ready to take it back for a refund. The only thing that I wanted was my contact list uploaded, Pandora was a plus in my mind. I screwed around with this thing for about a week, with little success. So I went back to the dealership, and learned that a salesman, has it installed in his car, and he helped me set mine up. It requires three pairings, phone to car, interface to car, phone to interface. If either of these pairings aren't executed, that it won't work. I have updated the software to the latest configuration from Mercedes. The text and email functionality does work with iphone, as the iphone doesn't support text and email thru MIP (Media Interface Plus). Just don't give up, if you just can't get it, take it to Mercedes and have them fix it for you. It should be at no cost, since their only pairing it for you. Have faith it will work.
Last edited by DuaneC63; 10-22-2011 at 09:08 PM.
