Integrating ipod into 2005 ML350
10-17-2005, 02:40 AM
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Integrating ipod into 2005 ML350
OK subject is pretty self explanatory, but I was wondering how I would go about integrating an ipod into my 2005 ml350, it has MCS and not COMAND, i already have a cd changer that was factory wired and coded, ive searched and have found solutions, 1. cassette adapter, 2. FM Modulation hardwired and non, 3. http://benzworld.org/forums/forums/f...iew.asp?fid=29, 4. Dension Icelink Plus/Neo Ion from neocaraudio.com 5. Ipod Kit from MB
Don't wanna do cassette adapter and fm modulatoin really because sound quality isnt that great. Also with a cassette adapter the MCS doesnt close properly. So ive narrowed the choices to Dension/Neo. However my question is if anyone knows if this is possible. The install mentioned here for a Dension on an ML55 says it was installed with a Comand unit. My 05 as far as I know has the MCS nav system from Alpine, and on both sites Dension/Neo it shows no compatible products for a 2005 ml however on a 2004 there are. Also if this is possible does anyone know a way where i would lose cd changer functionality. I know its pointless to have a changer if you have ur ipod but it bugs me for some reason
Also if anyone knows if the MB Kit from mercedes can be installed on an 05 instead of an 06.
If anyone knows if any of this would be possible plz reply
Any help on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
Don't wanna do cassette adapter and fm modulatoin really because sound quality isnt that great. Also with a cassette adapter the MCS doesnt close properly. So ive narrowed the choices to Dension/Neo. However my question is if anyone knows if this is possible. The install mentioned here for a Dension on an ML55 says it was installed with a Comand unit. My 05 as far as I know has the MCS nav system from Alpine, and on both sites Dension/Neo it shows no compatible products for a 2005 ml however on a 2004 there are. Also if this is possible does anyone know a way where i would lose cd changer functionality. I know its pointless to have a changer if you have ur ipod but it bugs me for some reason
Also if anyone knows if the MB Kit from mercedes can be installed on an 05 instead of an 06.
If anyone knows if any of this would be possible plz reply
Any help on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
11-04-2005, 08:57 PM
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Hi,
i already ask this once,
and the two things you list are the only possible solution to get ipod music playet on the mcs system,
the new mb ipod kit will not work on the w163, it will work only on the w164
so that it,
i already ask this once,
and the two things you list are the only possible solution to get ipod music playet on the mcs system,
the new mb ipod kit will not work on the w163, it will work only on the w164
so that it,
11-13-2005, 11:31 AM
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there's a way to do it.
there's a product called icelink.
it connects into the fiber optic of the cd changer and lets the command unit thinks the ipod is your cd changer. you will lose the use of the changer though.
i'm in socal, there are shops down here called al and ed's autosound that does it.
talk to your local autosound shops (not circuit city, bestbuys, or the large shops)
good luck
there's a product called icelink.
it connects into the fiber optic of the cd changer and lets the command unit thinks the ipod is your cd changer. you will lose the use of the changer though.
i'm in socal, there are shops down here called al and ed's autosound that does it.
talk to your local autosound shops (not circuit city, bestbuys, or the large shops)
good luck
