gaazmon

Hi everyone,

I've noticed that the pre-03 CL's have a extra button on top of the Comand screen that is blank. I've heard in europe this was a TV button. I'm wondering if I can use this to hook up an iPod adapter to play an iPod in the car or if I can just hook a adapter to have an AUX cable come out of it to hook up any sort of MP3 player? Or can I hook up a DVD player or another CD changer? What are my options?

Bo CL500

Yes you can, but you have to send it in so they can put a chip in it to allow it to do that. see the previous thread Ipod/Chip https://mbworld.org/forums/cl-class-...chip-ipod.html
This is what I have, i hit that extra button and i can play my ipod and watch movies

gaazmon

Who do I send it to? Is there any in the Los Angeles area that does this?

Bo CL500

Yes, there is a place in Northridge that does that. Thats where I did mine. I can have you look at mine if you want, just let me know. The place where I had it done at is called Galaxy Auto Sound.

brokenstunter

Does it allow control from the steering wheel? How much?
I was lookin at getting a Denison Gateway 500 but now have second thoughts.

Bo CL500

No, the one I have you can't control from the wheel. I dont know what Denison Gateway 500 is. What is it?

fatmike

Gateway 500 allows steering wheel control, but I've been told it can get slow sometimes. I would go with the gateway for ipod control considering the price is around the same as this "reflash" (at least where I got quoted).

brokenstunter

If the reflash is near the same cost (500.00) but doesnt have steering wheel controls im goin with the Denison.
Mike you say you have heard it gets slow, what do you meen by this?

fatmike

I was informed it takes a while to load songs, switch songs etc. Like how a computer slows down when its loading information etc. Only on the steering wheel controls though. He also said that 04+ might not be slow. You will lose cd changer with the gateway also.

gaazmon

Northridge, sweet. I'm in the valley as well.

brokenstunter

My Denison dealer here says I will retain full use of my changer and he has never experienced a slow down yet either. Then again he is tryin to sell it to me and has never sold one to a CL customer yet so.........
Just curious, will I be able to watch video while driving with the Gateway 500?

jkirk

Check with your dealer. I just received this via e-mail. Good luck..

The new Universal Media Interface would make the perfect Holiday Gift for yourself or a loved one. It providessFree Lifetime Real-Time Traffic Asistance with automatic rerouting to help you avoid delays and frustrations on the road..

This is a standard upgrade for the Standard Audio System for any C-Class and for the GLK Class..Having your map navigation and in-vehicle music integration enables youuto keep your finger on the pulse while you drive.. Pricing starts at $1,985.000

The universal Media Interface also has plenty of impressive features:

Free life-time real-time traffic assistance
Cutting edge 3-D Map Navigation, including free real-time traffic reports
The ability to conveniently use your iPod/iPhone interface through your center console
USB interface that allows MP3 play through a UBD stick or memory card
AUX interface that allows you to play your cassette walkman

http://www.mbusaondemand.com/EmailIm...tom/EB0123.jpg

Bo CL500

ist this just for the CL550?

Patentmat

More on the device:
http://www.motorauthority.com/merced...interface.html

Not sure if it would retrofit onto CL though.

jkirk

I didn't think much about it, until I received an e-mail from Mercedes with my vin # on it, listing all the new features.

Has anybody installed this:?

Neo Prolink v1 - PODMBV1
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL