Dealer says no CLS's are wired for iPods
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Dealer says no CLS's are wired for iPods
I just got off the phone w/ my dealer and they told me that my CLS is not "pre-wired" for the iPod kit...WTF? He said they called MBUSA and that they told the shop forman that no CLS's are prewired for iPod only the new M and C classes.
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
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He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
I just got off the phone w/ my dealer and they told me that my CLS is not "pre-wired" for the iPod kit...WTF? He said they called MBUSA and that they told the shop forman that no CLS's are prewired for iPod only the new M and C classes.
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
He said that installing it would take them 10hrs or so to retro-fit my car which included removing seats, carpet, dash panels, etc.
Needlees to say I'm pissed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
The dealer is offering the wrong advice for reasons unknown.
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My dealership told me they spent 9 hours on installation. They read me the shop ticket about how much work had to be done including removing the seats, nav. system etc. They also advised that the CLS was not prewired. However check Mercedes web site. It indicates that installation should take between 1 and 3 hours. Dealership tried the "well that is if it is prewired and comes from the factory that way" but that is not stated on web site and does not make sense since web site talks about general installation times.
I raised so much Sh** with them that they cut the labor costs in half. Hope this helps.
I raised so much Sh** with them that they cut the labor costs in half. Hope this helps.
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They are prewired however they require a different kit than the other models which has just become available in sydney this week. Its a one hour install.
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Originally Posted by Rcoxjd1
My dealership told me they spent 9 hours on installation. They read me the shop ticket about how much work had to be done including removing the seats, nav. system etc. They also advised that the CLS was not prewired. However check Mercedes web site. It indicates that installation should take between 1 and 3 hours. Dealership tried the "well that is if it is prewired and comes from the factory that way" but that is not stated on web site and does not make sense since web site talks about general installation times.
I raised so much Sh** with them that they cut the labor costs in half. Hope this helps.
I raised so much Sh** with them that they cut the labor costs in half. Hope this helps.
Clearly that requires the car to be stripped down to the metal and the engine removed. Its a misconception derived from a lack of interest.
Sure you CAN do all those things ..... but do they NEED to be done.
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Originally Posted by SydBenz
They are prewired however they require a different kit than the other models which has just become available in sydney this week. Its a one hour install.
As the term KIT already indicates - the Ipod KIT comes as a KIT - complete with all WIRING needed for the install...and that WIRING is:
1) EASY to install
2) NOT in need of stripping the car down other then some dashpanels and Apillar kickpanels
Nevertheless I must say that who ever engineered these Ipod kits should be fired on the spot...never have I seen a model specific retrofit kit that is sooo freaking impossible to install according to the installation manual as the original mercedes W203 kit (and thus the kit for all other cars with a similar becker comand or alpine MCS II).
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Fletcher-Jones in Hawaii wants $300 for the kit, $350 for the install plus quoted me another $100 (maybe) for misc parts....OUCH
I am thinking of doing this myself. Can anyone post a copy of the installation manual, or give step by step directions involved in installation.
Thanks in advance...
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I am thinking of doing this myself. Can anyone post a copy of the installation manual, or give step by step directions involved in installation.
Thanks in advance...
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Originally Posted by Big Kahuna
Fletcher-Jones in Hawaii wants $300 for the kit, $350 for the install plus quoted me another $100 (maybe) for misc parts....OUCH
I am thinking of doing this myself. Can anyone post a copy of the installation manual, or give step by step directions involved in installation.
Thanks in advance...
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I am thinking of doing this myself. Can anyone post a copy of the installation manual, or give step by step directions involved in installation.
Thanks in advance...
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
Since you are buying the kit anyway then wont the instructions be inside ?
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Just got back from the 1st checkup this morning. No problems.
While there asked about the iPod kit. was quoted a price of $400 and change plus 1-3 hrs labor.
Mentioned about it taking 9-10 hrs and he agreed saying it was a PITA and that was what it was taking at the beginning of the "learning process" They wouldn't charge under any circumstances more than 3hrs time. For the time being I'm going the manual route.
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Mentioned about it taking 9-10 hrs and he agreed saying it was a PITA and that was what it was taking at the beginning of the "learning process" They wouldn't charge under any circumstances more than 3hrs time. For the time being I'm going the manual route.
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Originally Posted by aniantchev
they are charging you extra for parts though. The Ipod kit costs $299.
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Originally Posted by MDCLS
Just got back from the 1st checkup this morning. No problems.
While there asked about the iPod kit. was quoted a price of $400 and change plus 1-3 hrs labor.
Mentioned about it taking 9-10 hrs and he agreed saying it was a PITA and that was what it was taking at the beginning of the "learning process" They wouldn't charge under any circumstances more than 3hrs time. For the time being I'm going the manual route.![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Mentioned about it taking 9-10 hrs and he agreed saying it was a PITA and that was what it was taking at the beginning of the "learning process" They wouldn't charge under any circumstances more than 3hrs time. For the time being I'm going the manual route.
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Originally Posted by Big Kahuna
I want to see how difficult it will be to do myself before I purchase anything.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by benzmodz
It seems like some kind of scam based on people not knowing more about the install. Does someone have a photo so that I may compare the CLS kit to the existing kit photos for other cars seen in cyberspace.
MISCELANIOUS parts are all included in the Ipod kit - I know F&J is way too expensive when it comes to parts - but adding 100USD for something that is not needed?!?!?!
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Had MB install new iPod integration kit. It took 4 days (I kid you not) however they only charged me 3 hours labor. Cost of kit was $299. Dealer said that installation is not as easy as MB corporate states, and that a lot of work is involved. He also admitted that this was their first install so they don't expect as much difficulty in the future. So far, everything works great and I consider it a great investment.
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Its not as quick as in the W203 but I dont see anything like 4 hours work in it. I notice that the iPOD kit comes complete with all the wiring that is required and that the seats dont need to be removed.
Interesting how some of these dealers go about the task of installing these iPODS.
![](http://members.optusnet.com.au/mbenz2005/W219-IPOD1.jpg)
The complete document can be purchased from
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Interesting how some of these dealers go about the task of installing these iPODS.
![](http://members.optusnet.com.au/mbenz2005/W219-IPOD1.jpg)
The complete document can be purchased from
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/