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?

pinebaron

I have an IPOD interface in Aux; the IPOD connector is then located in the glove box where I have my IPOD connected.

Vik888

yup, there is an aux input in the glove. Plug something in, and sound will come out

GeorgeThompson

Cool thanks. I just went outside with a flashlight to find it!

dpalm

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.

Artful Dodger

Hey, George. I'm originally from just down Cowpath Rd. in Souderton; glad to see Hatfield is going upscale!

mdreef

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.

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.

bigmel

the input jack is in the glovebox.

mdreef

Darn, I have an 03 with tape deck so out of luck! thanks for your help!

MB500

If you upgrade to a COMAND (either US or Euro version) you could add AUX cable/jack. It's not that complicated.

murman

Threading the AUX cable, though, is a textbook PITA.

mdreef

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...

MB500

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.

b_rashed

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).

Barry45RPM

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.

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.

dpalm

Radio Shack has them for under $10.00.

Barry45RPM

3.5mm STEREO cord, Male on BOTH ends.

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?

bigmel

Yes only audio is received via AUX

pinebaron

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.

b_rashed

that clears that up then. i really appreciate it guys.