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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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In the Audio menu I have an "Aux" input. When i select it no sound comes from anywhere. Is there an audio input in the car? Like a 3.5" jack for a mp3 player?
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I have an IPOD interface in Aux; the IPOD connector is then located in the glove box where I have my IPOD connected.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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yup, there is an aux input in the glove. Plug something in, and sound will come out

Originally Posted by GeorgeThompson
Hey Guys,

In the Audio menu I have an "Aux" input. When i select it no sound comes from anywhere. Is there an audio input in the car? Like a 3.5" jack for a mp3 player?
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Cool thanks. I just went outside with a flashlight to find it!
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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You bet, there should be one

located in the glove box. Mine's located inside the glove compartment, the top of the box casing, centered, almost hard to find.

Good luck.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Hey, George. I'm originally from just down Cowpath Rd. in Souderton; glad to see Hatfield is going upscale!
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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Wait a minute folks....are you telling me that it's possible that I might have an AUX-in somewhere in my glove box? This would be a tremendous discovery!!! I don't have an AUX button on the head unit, so I'm afraid I know the answer.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Wait a minute folks....are you telling me that it's possible that I might have an AUX-in somewhere in my glove box? This would be a tremendous discovery!!! I don't have an AUX button on the head unit, so I'm afraid I know the answer.
AUX jack appeared on 2004 models. Unfortunately, the 2003 cars came without it. However, there is a way to add it if you have a COMAND unit (the one without the tape deck)

Hope this helps.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeThompson
Hey Guys,

In the Audio menu I have an "Aux" input. When i select it no sound comes from anywhere. Is there an audio input in the car? Like a 3.5" jack for a mp3 player?
the input jack is in the glovebox.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MB500
AUX jack appeared on 2004 models. Unfortunately, the 2003 cars came without it. However, there is a way to add it if you have a COMAND unit (the one without the tape deck)

Hope this helps.
Darn, I have an 03 with tape deck so out of luck! thanks for your help!
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Darn, I have an 03 with tape deck so out of luck! thanks for your help!
If you upgrade to a COMAND (either US or Euro version) you could add AUX cable/jack. It's not that complicated.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MB500
If you upgrade to a COMAND (either US or Euro version) you could add AUX cable/jack. It's not that complicated.
Threading the AUX cable, though, is a textbook PITA.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Good to know...what's the cost of a COMMAND? what other advantages are there to upgrading? The AUX is enough, but I'm just curious...



Originally Posted by MB500
If you upgrade to a COMAND (either US or Euro version) you could add AUX cable/jack. It's not that complicated.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Good to know...what's the cost of a COMMAND? what other advantages are there to upgrading? The AUX is enough, but I'm just curious...
When you upgrade to a COMAND unit you will lose your antiquated cassette player. This is the only downside.

Here are the positives:

1. a large screen and a much better interface
2. With a Euro COMAND -- ability to play DVD Movies, MP3s, and watch TV (by adding a TV tuner into the system).
3. With US COMAND -- ability to play MP3s and add SAT radio broadcasts
4. AUX input on all COMAND units (doesn't matter if it's US or Euro Version)
5. Better experience with your Navigation system (if you have one installed).

You should be able to find a US COMAND for about $500-$600. Euro COMAND sell for higher prices due to added capabilities.

Hope this helps.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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ok this might sound stupid but quick question. i have an 03 e500 with the aux port in the glovebox but what can i hook up to it. and how do i do it. and lets say i hook up the ipod to it does that mean i can watch movies on my command system (US version).
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Its an Audio (only) input. You can connect the audio output (Headphone Output or non adjustable volume output) from any source to it, press the soft key marked AUX, & the sound will now be amplified & delivered thru the cars speaker/amp system, with volume adjustability, just like you would adjust the volume of the radio.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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i understand that part but what is the wire then-- is it a 3.5mm on both sides of the wire for the aux port.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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you got it, a 3.5mm male on both ends

Radio Shack has them for under $10.00.
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Originally Posted by b_rashed
i understand that part but what is the wire then-- is it a 3.5mm on both sides of the wire for the aux port.
3.5mm STEREO cord, Male on BOTH ends.
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thanks guys and so after i get that i can just play the music from my ipod or what not. and i cnt play movies off the ipod?
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by b_rashed
thanks guys and so after i get that i can just play the music from my ipod or what not. and i cnt play movies off the ipod?
Yes only audio is received via AUX
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by b_rashed
thanks guys and so after i get that i can just play the music from my ipod or what not. and i cnt play movies off the ipod?
It is not an equivalent to the Ipod interface; the Ipod interface permits navigating the Ipod menu's through your steering wheel controls and lets you see your selections on the dash.
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that clears that up then. i really appreciate it guys.
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