IPOD Integration--2003 Replacement E
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2003 E500, Sport, Nav, Pano, HK
IPOD Integration--2003 Replacement E
I have a replacement E500 delivered in August, 2003 with dvd NAV. I would like to install the IPOD integration unit, if possible. Other posts on this site have not addressed this particular issue. I believe the car has the 2004 Comand APS even though it is MY 2003. The dealer seems to think it will work, although I have read that there may be compatibilty issues with the instrument cluster. Does anyone know whether it will or will not work? Thanks so much.
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Hey it sounds like you have the same set up as my 2003 replacement E320. These vehicles are special in that they contain the DVD in dash drive allowing you to watch movies on the navigation screen as well.
Since this feature only works with the Euro menu option, I would guess you would have to sacrifice this ability to allow for the Ipod integration, same as Satellite radio on US systems.
My advice would be to switch your NAV to Euro allowing it to watch movies when the car is stopped and having your nav hardware updated. I had mine done by MBenzl and it added MP3 functionality to the in-dash slot (DVD+/-R and CDRs).
Since this feature only works with the Euro menu option, I would guess you would have to sacrifice this ability to allow for the Ipod integration, same as Satellite radio on US systems.
My advice would be to switch your NAV to Euro allowing it to watch movies when the car is stopped and having your nav hardware updated. I had mine done by MBenzl and it added MP3 functionality to the in-dash slot (DVD+/-R and CDRs).
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Originally Posted by rhodesdad
Other posts on this site have not addressed this particular issue.
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
other posts on this site HAVE addresses that particular issue...as long as the W211 has a comand headunit, the MB Ipod kit will work - even in the 2002 W211s (or as US peeps like to call those: 2003 E-classes).
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I am pleased to report that the IPOD installation went exactly as planned and works perfectly. Not so with the planned Sirius radio. Even though the Comand has the satellite radio option, the dealer informed me that the late production 2003 car had not been wired for the radio and that significant alterations would be required to install the radio. I chose not to go that route given the projected cost. Thanks to all who responded.
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Originally Posted by rhodesdad
I am pleased to report that the IPOD installation went exactly as planned and works perfectly. Not so with the planned Sirius radio. Even though the Comand has the satellite radio option, the dealer informed me that the late production 2003 car had not been wired for the radio and that significant alterations would be required to install the radio. I chose not to go that route given the projected cost. Thanks to all who responded.
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The Ipod integration kit is available from your MB dealer. My total cost including install was around $700..The parts are about $300-350. The installation takes out your Aux input in the glove box for good, but the Ipod feed is very very good and you operate the unit through the steering wheel. Songs, etc, show in the instrument cluster..Ipod hookup also recharges the Ipod which resides in your glove box. Much much preferable to FM modulation. Really makes the CD player or changer irrelevant IMHO. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by rhodesdad
The Ipod integration kit is available from your MB dealer. My total cost including install was around $700..The parts are about $300-350. The installation takes out your Aux input in the glove box for good, but the Ipod feed is very very good and you operate the unit through the steering wheel. Songs, etc, show in the instrument cluster..Ipod hookup also recharges the Ipod which resides in your glove box. Much much preferable to FM modulation. Really makes the CD player or changer irrelevant IMHO. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by rhodesdad
the dealer informed me that the late production 2003 car had not been wired for the radio and that significant alterations would be required to install the radio.
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2003 CLK55
Originally Posted by WEBSRFR
Do you loose the in dash CD changer when you do this? I hope not. I wouldn't mind loosing the AUX jack but not the in dash CD changer! Also can you use the car's interface to browse by song, album, artist, genre, or play-list, etc.,? I have nearly 6,000 songs so the UI interface is key. It would be a nice bonus if I could also select songs from the IPOD interface as well.
