mp3 CD Changer
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
CLK 430
mp3 CD Changer
My cd changer starts over from cd one every time I turn the car off. The dealer said I had to replace the cd changer and pay 400 bucks. I figured for that much I could get an mp3 changer or something. Is there any mp3 cd changer that works with the steeringwheel controls and the navigation screen?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,781
Likes: 13
From: The Heights, CA
Tesla Model S
Originally posted by nuttertmf
That was right to the point
. So my only option is to get the factory changer?
That was right to the point
. So my only option is to get the factory changer?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,289
Likes: 9
From: So Cal
W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by nuttertmf
My cd changer starts over from cd one every time I turn the car off. The dealer said I had to replace the cd changer and pay 400 bucks. I figured for that much I could get an mp3 changer or something. Is there any mp3 cd changer that works with the steeringwheel controls and the navigation screen?
My cd changer starts over from cd one every time I turn the car off. The dealer said I had to replace the cd changer and pay 400 bucks. I figured for that much I could get an mp3 changer or something. Is there any mp3 cd changer that works with the steeringwheel controls and the navigation screen?
from my guess, since you say, Nav screen, I assume you have COMAND....
if you have the older COMAND system (where the startup screen isn't the MB sign)... then everytime you turn off your car while you are on the CD Changer mode, your Changer will jump back to Disc 1, Song 1 when you restart the car...
Its the software from your COMAND... it has nothing to do with the Changer....
2 possible solutions:
- Upgrade the software on the COMAND system (some older models can't be updated)
- Hit the AM/FM button before you turn off your car... then when you restart the car, just hit CD to go back to your CD, then you won't lose your spot
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
CLK 430
Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by mmgrad
what year is your car? its not your CD Changer that is at fault...
from my guess, since you say, Nav screen, I assume you have COMAND....
if you have the older COMAND system (where the startup screen isn't the MB sign)... then everytime you turn off your car while you are on the CD Changer mode, your Changer will jump back to Disc 1, Song 1 when you restart the car...
Its the software from your COMAND... it has nothing to do with the Changer....
2 possible solutions:
- Upgrade the software on the COMAND system (some older models can't be updated)
- Hit the AM/FM button before you turn off your car... then when you restart the car, just hit CD to go back to your CD, then you won't lose your spot
what year is your car? its not your CD Changer that is at fault...
from my guess, since you say, Nav screen, I assume you have COMAND....
if you have the older COMAND system (where the startup screen isn't the MB sign)... then everytime you turn off your car while you are on the CD Changer mode, your Changer will jump back to Disc 1, Song 1 when you restart the car...
Its the software from your COMAND... it has nothing to do with the Changer....
2 possible solutions:
- Upgrade the software on the COMAND system (some older models can't be updated)
- Hit the AM/FM button before you turn off your car... then when you restart the car, just hit CD to go back to your CD, then you won't lose your spot
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 3
From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by nuttertmf
My cd changer starts over from cd one every time I turn the car off. The dealer said I had to replace the cd changer and pay 400 bucks. I figured for that much I could get an mp3 changer or something. Is there any mp3 cd changer that works with the steeringwheel controls and the navigation screen?
My cd changer starts over from cd one every time I turn the car off. The dealer said I had to replace the cd changer and pay 400 bucks. I figured for that much I could get an mp3 changer or something. Is there any mp3 cd changer that works with the steeringwheel controls and the navigation screen?
BTW, the problem is the software in the Command Nav system, NOT the CD changer. I suggest that you find another dealer and write MBUSA and the Service Manager and complain.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,289
Likes: 9
From: So Cal
W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Re: Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by nuttertmf
Yea I have a 2000...wait if it isn't my cd player why is my stealership charging me 400 dollars? What could they be fixing?
Yea I have a 2000...wait if it isn't my cd player why is my stealership charging me 400 dollars? What could they be fixing?
if no mercedes logo... I WILL GUARENTEE YOU THAT EVEN AFTER CHANGING CHANGERS, YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM...
the dealers don't know squat... they teach them the absolute minimum about everything... they just need to know enough to convince you that they know what they talking about....
ask them about upgrading the COMAND software... if they don't know what you talking about, talk to another Advisor, talk to the service manager, ask for the master technician... if all fails...
call and check with another dealer... its a fairly well known problem...
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,289
Likes: 9
From: So Cal
W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by E55AMG99
WTF are they trying to pull? Your 2000 is out of warranty by how long? A month?
BTW, the problem is the software in the Command Nav system, NOT the CD changer. I suggest that you find another dealer and write MBUSA and the Service Manager and complain.
WTF are they trying to pull? Your 2000 is out of warranty by how long? A month?
BTW, the problem is the software in the Command Nav system, NOT the CD changer. I suggest that you find another dealer and write MBUSA and the Service Manager and complain.
This is how MB can afford to give us nice loaner cars each time we bring it in for service... they try and screw us owners because they think we're idiots made of money...
i mean, $400 for a changer, $300 for an oil change??? such BS... sigh...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 3
From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
Re: Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by mmgrad
This is how MB can afford to give us nice loaner cars each time we bring it in for service... they try and screw us owners because they think we're idiots made of money...
i mean, $400 for a changer, $300 for an oil change??? such BS... sigh...
This is how MB can afford to give us nice loaner cars each time we bring it in for service... they try and screw us owners because they think we're idiots made of money...
i mean, $400 for a changer, $300 for an oil change??? such BS... sigh...
Still, no one should put up with this kind of BS.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
CLK 430
Re: Re: Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by mmgrad
ok, confirm this for me... does your comand start up with or without the mercedes logo?
if no mercedes logo... I WILL GUARENTEE YOU THAT EVEN AFTER CHANGING CHANGERS, YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM...
the dealers don't know squat... they teach them the absolute minimum about everything... they just need to know enough to convince you that they know what they talking about....
ask them about upgrading the COMAND software... if they don't know what you talking about, talk to another Advisor, talk to the service manager, ask for the master technician... if all fails...
call and check with another dealer... its a fairly well known problem...
ok, confirm this for me... does your comand start up with or without the mercedes logo?
if no mercedes logo... I WILL GUARENTEE YOU THAT EVEN AFTER CHANGING CHANGERS, YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM...
the dealers don't know squat... they teach them the absolute minimum about everything... they just need to know enough to convince you that they know what they talking about....
ask them about upgrading the COMAND software... if they don't know what you talking about, talk to another Advisor, talk to the service manager, ask for the master technician... if all fails...
call and check with another dealer... its a fairly well known problem...
Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
2001 CLK430 Cab.
As one who just recently switched out my Mercedes radio/cassette with a new Alpine CD/MP3 player in my 2001 C. L. K. 430 Cabriolet, may I offer of another suggestion. If it is truly MP3 that you are interested in, there may not be a need for any changer at all. I have a single disc player and find it is sufficient to hold all the songs that I want to listen to on just a few disks. An 80 min. blank C. D. disc will hold up to 10 complete albums (120 individual songs) on a single disc.
So as you can see, three disks will hold 30 complete albums that you can listen to in a random fashion by simply pushing the mix button. The only reason for a changer is to allow you to keep a large number of songs available. The great part of a MP3 player is that you can hold those same number of songs on just a few CDs that are easily stored in your glove box.
You do lose the ability to utilize the steering wheel controls however. But to me that's a small price to pay for the convenience and the excellent sound quality of a good car CD/MP3 player.
I purchased an Alpine player that allows me to listen to CDs, MP3's, or W. M. A. formats for less than $300 installed professionally and it is much better than the original Mercedes radio. This may meet your needs much better than the very expensive Mercedes changer.
p.s. I'll most forgot, I did not have either the COMAND system or the Bose radio. I had the standard Mercedes radio. Maybe things are not as simple if you have the Bose or the COMAND. Don S.
So as you can see, three disks will hold 30 complete albums that you can listen to in a random fashion by simply pushing the mix button. The only reason for a changer is to allow you to keep a large number of songs available. The great part of a MP3 player is that you can hold those same number of songs on just a few CDs that are easily stored in your glove box.
You do lose the ability to utilize the steering wheel controls however. But to me that's a small price to pay for the convenience and the excellent sound quality of a good car CD/MP3 player.
I purchased an Alpine player that allows me to listen to CDs, MP3's, or W. M. A. formats for less than $300 installed professionally and it is much better than the original Mercedes radio. This may meet your needs much better than the very expensive Mercedes changer.
p.s. I'll most forgot, I did not have either the COMAND system or the Bose radio. I had the standard Mercedes radio. Maybe things are not as simple if you have the Bose or the COMAND. Don S.
Last edited by CLK 2001 Cab; Nov 29, 2003 at 01:07 PM.
Super Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 960
Likes: 0
Does the woofer between the rear seat arm rest say bose? My 99 clk 320 does, and to my understanding the bose is standard?
Im not sure, but I want to do the headunit, I already added a sub, but the headunit has this anti distortion crap that keeps the bass reducing at higher volume.
Im not sure, but I want to do the headunit, I already added a sub, but the headunit has this anti distortion crap that keeps the bass reducing at higher volume.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,289
Likes: 9
From: So Cal
W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by nuttertmf
Thanks just called my service guy and let him know. I DO have the old command without the mercedes logo. Thanks so much I will let you know what he has to say. Silly dealers
Thanks just called my service guy and let him know. I DO have the old command without the mercedes logo. Thanks so much I will let you know what he has to say. Silly dealers
I'd be much more appciative of the money versus your dealer... hehe
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
CLK 430
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: mp3 CD Changer
Originally posted by mmgrad
After they fix your software, maybe you can treat me to something worth $400... hehehe
I'd be much more appciative of the money versus your dealer... hehe
After they fix your software, maybe you can treat me to something worth $400... hehehe
I'd be much more appciative of the money versus your dealer... hehe
Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: USA
CLK
I have been searching for that MP3 player myself....
Not a changer though but a mp3 player that can be fit under the MB radio.
Do you know anyone that has done it before?? I went to best buy and none of the mp3 player that they had was compatible with CLK.
Mine is 2000 CLK320 bose.
Any suggestions??
Not a changer though but a mp3 player that can be fit under the MB radio.
Do you know anyone that has done it before?? I went to best buy and none of the mp3 player that they had was compatible with CLK.
Mine is 2000 CLK320 bose.
Any suggestions??
