jagata

I need help running a aux cable from the glove box to either the ashtray or the sunglass drawer. I have a IPOD and it's getting old trying to scan through songs by reaching over to the glove box. Can someone tell me how to run the cable through to get to the ashtray or the little sliding drawer. thanks

nantucketsleigh

why not just get a longer rca cord. the door on the glove compartment easily closes around the cord and i keep the ipod & ipod remote in the center console.

jagata

I did get a longer cord, but I'm trying to keep the clutter down for a clean look. The cord gets snagged on my brief case, grocery items, whatever I have on the front.

SUNILP

I installed a ipod kit in a 211 (Troy's) and ran the cable to the center console.

bmwm3e46

looking to do the same, anyone done it?

unclebenz

where can i find out about buying one of these ipod kits, and what do i need to install it..thanks

konigstiger

“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 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.” Courtesy of member rhodesdad 5/06: https://mbworld.org/forums/members/35438-rhodesdad.html

It is my understanding that as long as the vehicle has a COMAND head unit, the MB IPod kit will work.

SPIKES

i did it on my clk. it did not have glove comp. feed. made my own from connection under carpet and fed it to ashtray. i have sold that car and getting a e350 and will "divert" a new connection to ashtray. i will take pics if someone is interested.
b.t.w i tried it to armrest but found that i was distracted more trying to see the screen on the ipod when driving.

aceman

I did it then removed it prior to MB sirius install. Drill a hole through the glove box then run a long stereo cable from the back of glove box thru the back side of the center console, into the ashtray cavity. Its tight - a hanger and some tape may help, but it works fine.

this is the link i posted - hope it helps...

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=aceman

knguyen

I will post some pictures tonight.

knguyen

I am so sorry guys for the pictures. I was so busy and didn't get a chance to do it. Here are the pictures.

jagata

Thanks for the pics, where did you get that charger cradle thing, and how much? Thanks again for the pics.

knguyen

I bought the cradle from Amazon. I will take everything a part again and write up step by step instruction this weekend with pictures. It's only take about 20 minutes max.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...311006?ie=UTF8

sgaar

Details here http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/tuneflexnano/. It looks like it only works with iPode Nano.

jagata

Anyone has anything like that nano cradle for ipod mini?

sharky

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Finally, i got time to take these apart today and took a lot of pictures. It's very simple and should take about 20 minutes.

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FirstMB

Hey, thanks a million for the pics. I have a question. Can't you go directly from the light (inside the glove box) to the cigarette tray? I looks like from the pictures, you went down, and then back up. Maybe, that's the only way, but I am just checking to be sure.

Thanks again, great job!

knguyen

Yes, you can go directly from the light to the cigaretter tray. Because I already did it and took it apart again, that's why it looks like im going up. Basically, just open the light inside the glove box and drop the cable down and use something flexible from the tray to the other side, like the picture.