johnny--2k

I know I'm probably beating a dead horse here, but I can't find the answer I'm looking for. I have Command and the ipod cable in the glove box. The problem I have is it's so damn quiet! The volume is up all the way on my ipod, and I have to crank it to get any sound.

I've read about the updated adapter with the inline amp, but when I took that part number to the dealer, I was told it's no longer available.

Anyone have any other options? I can deal with not having info on command screen, but the volume issue is a real downer!

Thanks

CMC-63

What about a third party adapter? Have you taken it to a shop that focuses on sound system installs? They might know a solution and maybe can find a third party adapter for you, if thats the main issue.

johnny--2k

I have not yet... unfortunately I travel every week for work and I'm only home on the weekends. Had the car for just about two weeks now and only driven it on the weekends when I'm home. I will try that though, thanks!

JonMBZ

what part number ? 204 870 3994 is still available.

roadtalontsi

pn 2048703994?

johnny--2k

thats the part number I gave him, and he gave me a print out stating no longer available.

roadtalontsi

there should also be a volume boost selection in the command also. Does it play loud in other devices? Ive seen some ipods have strange volume differences between songs and artists that were changed in itunes aswell. There's also the possibility that the chord is screwed up too.

Razzy

You could always try running it from bluetooth. Boost function is available through bluetooth.

I don't know if all C63's with the upgraded HK sound system are like this, but my 2012 C63 P31's treble is really sharp. To the extent it hurts my ears. I have to have it at -10 to be able to bare it at higher volumes. Same song on my S550 with HK system wasn't like that.

m a x i m u s

you could also try to download an equalizer of some sort onto the iPod and boost it that way.

JonMBZ

call them again, no longer available doesn't always mean that. If there is enough demand they will have the vendor make it again.

glennhl

I have Command with the IPod cable and it works great. I can get plenty of volume and I have never had to turn up the iPod itself. In fact, when you hook up the iPod through the 30 pin connector, normally the iPod volume has no effect. For some reason did you hook up the iPod through the headphone jack?

johnny--2k

No volume boost on mine, tried to find that already. It played fine in my company car (dodge charger) and in my moms porsche and my dads s550.

it's an iPod classic, no BT capability and my car is an 09, so no BT streaming as far as I'm aware.

It is hooked up through the 30 pin. I may try the opposite and go through the jack.


I have a feeling I have a bad cable. It is certified so I'm going to try to get them to replace it for me.

JonMBZ

925 units in USA available.

johnny--2k

That liar! I'll have to go to my dealer today and check! How do i known which part number I already have?

m a x i m u s

FYI, if anyone is interested, there's some on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272419632980

I bought one and it works great! There's another listing on eBay for a few bucks less but the seller has no feedback. Also, I don't know if the dealerships restocked, but last time I checked (a while ago), this was discontinued.

glennhl

Link didn't work for me. Darn.

m a x i m u s

Just search for the pn: 2048703994

m a x i m u s

Btw did I mention that I love this thing?

glennhl

That works, thank you.

m a x i m u s

Cool. I just checked and looks like the cheaper one has a review now, so do what you will. But for about $20 this is a great "mod". My car finally feels complete.