nickv

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?

nickv

bump.....no one willing to help??

mmgrad

make an aux-in port and get an ipod... or use an fm modulator

nickv

Hey Danny, do you know how to make an aux input? Is the stock head unit prewired?

mmgrad

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...

nickv

Check out this bad boy

scorchie

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.

-s-

mmgrad

yes, the ice link has always been an option... but you said, "I don't really want to spend an arm and a leg"

nickv

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?

tomtomtomtom

Might this help you?
http://frontiernet.net/~dbipes/SLK/m...pter/index.htm

nickv

Wow, that looks like a great solution. What type of sound should I expect?

str8ridin

Any luck on ordering and installing that aux input?

lowphat

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.

str8ridin

Yeah, but only the cars with COMMAND have the aux-in in the glovebox.

mmgrad

you mean.... COMAND? hehe...

str8ridin

Damnit, if I had it, I would know how to spell it! haha