...regardless of year and options? Is it just plug and play?

No.

And "plug and play" refers to computer devices that never do.

-s-

I believe the AUX input comes with the HK upgrade system or the Entertainment pkg...and thas been there since the 03 I believe?.....

Aux is not included in the 03' even with the HK upgrade. We are stuck with FM modulation or a tape deck(which we have) adaptor.

You're not "stuck" with it.

My 2003 car has been upgraded to include auxiliary input in the glovebox.

-s-

2003 211s don't get STUCK with anything...I have seen lots of 2003 W211s with comand...AUX input...TV...DVD playback...SAT radio...owning a 2003 W211 does not mean that you get STUCK with the no-good-for-nothing audio 50.

greetingz,

I've had two 2003 E-500's with the HK audio and both had the Aux input so I believe you are correct. It's a nice feature and I use it with my iPod every day. SUPER sound!!

Nope, aux requires COMAND. Only cars with COMAND have aux. Car with aux have COMAND.

-s-

scorchie how did you add an AUX if you didn't have command on the HK? What is the cost and what parts are needed?

He has a 2003 W211 with retrofitted comand (and AUX).

greetingz,

Hello,

I know this an old thread but I was hoping someone could shed some light. I have a 2003 E55 with HK sound and also have the Audio 50 without an aux input. I have been using the tape adapter to listen to my Sirius for a couple years. The sound is okay, but I would like to have a 3.5mm aux adapter. Which comand h/u is compatible with my 2003 with changer and H/K sound? Does anything need to be programmed by the dealer or is it a straight head unit swap?

Thanks,
Steve

Sad to say this thread still hasn't been updated to shed light on how the 2003 W211 owner can update his/her sound system to provide an aux plugin. I'm guessing it involves pirating one of the other modalities (i.e. cd player or fm radio).

You should probably start a new thread.

I have it, it's at the top of the glove box. I was gonna relocate it to the center console but the mount was too hard to take off and I didn't wanna break it. I'm just gonna order a new wire from Mercedes and connect it to the back of the COMAND and then run it under the center console, drill a hole in the center console and mount the female end. Not sure why they put it in the glove box.

hello
on my mercedes w211 I have an audio 20 without the cd changer
how can I improove the interface to add a Aux at least?
thanks

I also have a question. I have a 2004 E500 with the HK upgrade. I can see the place where the AUX should be, but there is not any port there. Is there supposed to be a lid for the port? It looks like it is but it may also be glued in place because of no port installed. Or should I try and pry the lid off?
See very bad photo below.

I have the iPod interface for sale if anyone is interested.