Need an AUX access
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2003 E500
Need an AUX access
I have 2003 E500 Sport (w211) with HK unit, no AUX in glovebox and none in the back of the unit. I'm trying to hardwire an XM or ipod.. I couldn't find an AUX anywhere so i bought a modulator that hooks up to the FM antenna which I located but there is no way i'm gonna mess with cause it doesn't fit. Now, i could use an FM transmitter but really in Chicago i can't find an empty station since most start at 88.1 not lower. Help me please.. i really don't want to spend 2K to change my command center 
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I have 2003 E500 Sport (w211) with HK unit, no AUX in glovebox and none in the back of the unit. I'm trying to hardwire an XM or ipod.. I couldn't find an AUX anywhere so i bought a modulator that hooks up to the FM antenna which I located but there is no way i'm gonna mess with cause it doesn't fit. Now, i could use an FM transmitter but really in Chicago i can't find an empty station since most start at 88.1 not lower. Help me please.. i really don't want to spend 2K to change my command center
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2003 E500
Need an AUX access
I got the headunit with the tape player 
I just can't believe i can't get access without changing the unit.. I pulled the unit out and only 4 wires going in... very strange. Oh well.. i guess i'm due for an upgrade (car or headunit)
I just can't believe i can't get access without changing the unit.. I pulled the unit out and only 4 wires going in... very strange. Oh well.. i guess i'm due for an upgrade (car or headunit)
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2021 Tesla M3SR+, 2017 GLS550, 2011 E350 Bluetec, 2007 GL450 (GONE), 2003 E500 (GONE)
I would get a new head unit. Your overall experience would be sooooo much better with a larger screen and newer user interface. Plus, you could add navigation. Check into European COMAND units if you want to get DVD and M3 playback. But if you don't need DVD playback then stick with US based COMAND.
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