Why not get an decent Alpine HU that plays MP3 CDs for like $160? Just a suggestion...the only down side is that you lose the steering wheel controls
Ipod connection in my 01 E?
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Ipod connection in my 01 E?
what are my options w/ hooking up my ipod in my car? i'm using a FM transmitter right now, there's gotta be a better way. is there an AUX input on the factory radio?? thanks for help..
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Unless you have command (plug in glove box) few good options exist.
My 430 has standard radio & cassette HU with Bose, I use a cassette adapter. sounds better than an FM converter. There is a unit that plugs in to the speaker output side of the radio, and allows an input tap for the I-Pod but the only control is what your I-Pod has (no balance/fade, tone, base).
Then there is one that takes the CD player out, and is quite expensive $500+
I just rerouted the wire to cassette (hidden) around radio and in to the compartment below the radio, not the best but that is all I am going to do.
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Unless you have command (plug in glove box) few good options exist.
My 430 has standard radio & cassette HU with Bose, I use a cassette adapter. sounds better than an FM converter. There is a unit that plugs in to the speaker output side of the radio, and allows an input tap for the I-Pod but the only control is what your I-Pod has (no balance/fade, tone, base).
Then there is one that takes the CD player out, and is quite expensive $500+
I just rerouted the wire to cassette (hidden) around radio and in to the compartment below the radio, not the best but that is all I am going to do.
Unless you have command (plug in glove box) few good options exist.
My 430 has standard radio & cassette HU with Bose, I use a cassette adapter. sounds better than an FM converter. There is a unit that plugs in to the speaker output side of the radio, and allows an input tap for the I-Pod but the only control is what your I-Pod has (no balance/fade, tone, base).
Then there is one that takes the CD player out, and is quite expensive $500+
I just rerouted the wire to cassette (hidden) around radio and in to the compartment below the radio, not the best but that is all I am going to do.
Thanks Yacht.. looks like i'm stuck w/ my ghetto FM modulator for a while..
Does your 04 E55 have an Aux input??
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b/c i've never see one that looked 'right' in W210 interior.. most of aftmkt stuff looked pretty ghetto imo.
u got one in your car? can u post some pics? thanks
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I don't think mine looks ghetto. There are not too many buttons and very easy to use.
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the cable that you need is the 3.5 mm male connector on one end that's going to plug into the spot in the glove box (same kind like it's for the head phones) as far as your mp3 player whatever plug it takes to get the line out signal from it. I went to the Radio Shack for that cable and it comes in different lenghts.
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the cable that you need is the 3.5 mm male connector on one end that's going to plug into the spot in the glove box (same kind like it's for the head phones) as far as your mp3 player whatever plug it takes to get the line out signal from it. I went to the Radio Shack for that cable and it comes in different lenghts.
I've read that you can't control the ipods functions through the command...is this true?
thanks a lot.
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Yes it's true that you cannot control the Ipod or any other mp3 player thru the command.
Does your Ipod have a line out port? it should be the same size or plug as your head phone plug.
If it does then go to the radio shack and look for or ask the sales pearson fore the mp3 wire, it should be double male cable I think the shortest length is 1.5' and you're in business.
I hope this link works, and it only shows the male end of the plug that you need on both sides of the cable.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family
Does your Ipod have a line out port? it should be the same size or plug as your head phone plug.
If it does then go to the radio shack and look for or ask the sales pearson fore the mp3 wire, it should be double male cable I think the shortest length is 1.5' and you're in business.
I hope this link works, and it only shows the male end of the plug that you need on both sides of the cable.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family
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If your head unit has a cassette player, you should try the cassette adapter it sounds much better than the FM rig.
And yes my 55 has command W/aux, I use for both I-Pod and/or Inno XM on that AUX port.
I'll keep ya posted, If I find a good work around for the Ipod.
