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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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How to add MP3 capability
So I really want to add MP3 capability to my 99 CLK, but I don't really want to spend an arm and a leg to do it. Anyway to do it without either replacing the head unit or using a tape adapter?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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bump.....no one willing to help??
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make an aux-in port and get an ipod... or use an fm modulator
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Hey Danny, do you know how to make an aux input? Is the stock head unit prewired?
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Hey Danny, do you know how to make an aux input? Is the stock head unit prewired?
if you have comand, then, its easy to add in aux-input. if using the stock cassette deck, not too sure if its possible on the w208 headunit... although, its been done on the w203 headunit here-1 here-2

another option is, if you are using an ipod, there are several wireless fm transmitters...
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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I'm not sure what you consider an arm & a leg, but I think $450 just for an auxiliary input is a little high if you're on a budget. Consider that you could buy a brand new aftermarket head unit for $100-200 with an aux input on it, and $5 for a wiring harness so it all just plugs in. If you're concerned about the "look", there are inexpensive head units out there that don't look too out of place in a CLK.

So it seems "not replacing the head unit" and "not spending and arm and a leg" are at odds.

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Hey Danny, do you know how to make an aux input? Is the stock head unit prewired?
yes, the ice link has always been an option... but you said, "I don't really want to spend an arm and a leg"
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Yup, the ice is nice, but $400 is a lot for an aux input. Looks like an aftermarket head unit. Question: Will a single DIN fit flush in a CLK?
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http://frontiernet.net/~dbipes/SLK/m...pter/index.htm
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Wow, that looks like a great solution. What type of sound should I expect?
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Wow, that looks like a great solution. What type of sound should I expect?
Any luck on ordering and installing that aux input?
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Didn't someone post a thread talking about some CKL's having a factory aux input inside the passenger's side glove box? Mine has some sort of input jack there.
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Didn't someone post a thread talking about some CKL's having a factory aux input inside the passenger's side glove box? Mine has some sort of input jack there.
Yeah, but only the cars with COMMAND have the aux-in in the glovebox.
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Yeah, but only the cars with COMMAND have the aux-in in the glovebox.
you mean.... COMAND? hehe...
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you mean.... COMAND? hehe...
Damnit, if I had it, I would know how to spell it! haha
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