No Aux input!!
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2004 CL55 AMG Kompressor
No Aux input!!
So i just got my 2004 CL55 amy. I believe the car has a NTG1 system. It's the dvd based navigation command system.
I do not have the Aux input in my glove box. So I did some research and thought that I should be able to add the Aux input by adding a harness that goes from the passenger side door sill to the glove box. But after reading more about it on this forum and other ones out there, it looks like that is not possible. I guess that option is available on 2003 and earlier models, but not on 2004 and +. Now that really sucks!!
I know I can add either Dension or Mobridge but would like to find a cheaper way to do this first.
Here's what I would like to do, and hopefully I can get some good advice from someone who has already gone through this:
I would love to have the ability to stream music from my iphone through Bluetooth or A2DP (i already have my iphone set up with bluetooth through the hand rest V60 cradle). If not, I would settle for a wired Aux input.
If in fact i would have to go the iPod integration route, which one is recommended? Dension, Mobridge...etc.
I also noticed some aftermarket audio head unit that's selling on ebay for about $500, that has all the bells and whistles with touch screen and all.
Please share any useful info.
Thanks
I do not have the Aux input in my glove box. So I did some research and thought that I should be able to add the Aux input by adding a harness that goes from the passenger side door sill to the glove box. But after reading more about it on this forum and other ones out there, it looks like that is not possible. I guess that option is available on 2003 and earlier models, but not on 2004 and +. Now that really sucks!!
I know I can add either Dension or Mobridge but would like to find a cheaper way to do this first.
Here's what I would like to do, and hopefully I can get some good advice from someone who has already gone through this:
I would love to have the ability to stream music from my iphone through Bluetooth or A2DP (i already have my iphone set up with bluetooth through the hand rest V60 cradle). If not, I would settle for a wired Aux input.
If in fact i would have to go the iPod integration route, which one is recommended? Dension, Mobridge...etc.
I also noticed some aftermarket audio head unit that's selling on ebay for about $500, that has all the bells and whistles with touch screen and all.
Please share any useful info.
Thanks
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From what I hear the aftermarket unit is garbage. I have a Mobridge integration kit, and it's very old technology now. You would not want to spend the money for it. Your best bet honestly is just to make DVD-CDs.
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im gonna use the denison sice i have an 03 (D2B). agree its a bit outdated but idk what OP is looking for i myself just want ipod in glove box, info on navi screen, the denison gives me that.
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i have an 04 CL55 AMG and it has an aux input in the glove box someone put in ? i plug my iphone into it and it and all my songs are listed on the radio screen and i can scroll through them .
so it can be done .
so it can be done .
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Switta, it sounds like you have a ipod integration system, not an Aux input.
An Aux input should not bring up any information on your screen nor give you the ability to scroll up/down and control your playlists.
I had an integration system in my previous car (BMW E60) and it was great. I'm kind of disappointed that i may have to go back to CDs now. Or i guess i just have to man up and spend $600 on the new Dension BT system.
An Aux input should not bring up any information on your screen nor give you the ability to scroll up/down and control your playlists.
I had an integration system in my previous car (BMW E60) and it was great. I'm kind of disappointed that i may have to go back to CDs now. Or i guess i just have to man up and spend $600 on the new Dension BT system.
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2004 CL55 AMG Kompressor
I read somewhere that some w215's come with TV tuners in the trunk, and the TV tuner has two aux inputs that could be used for audio and video. do you guys know if US cars came equipped with TV tuners?
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no us-bound car should have dvd play capability on the center console where it can be seen by the driver.
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Actually we don't. Video is blocked, we can only get audio. When i try playing a DVD in my car i get a message that says something like "to prevent distraction picture has been faded". The entertainment system in this car is useless!!!
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Are there any new solutions? I find it odd that the little tab is in the glove box and no way to wire something factory. I would love to have control on my NAV unit but I only really NEED a 1/8" jack. A solution that isn't $500+ and isn't burning CDs.
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i own a 2003 w215 and the is no aux input in the glovebox.... do u know any way i can instal one ?
