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Old 03-28-2006, 10:49 PM
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IPOD Integration Low Volume

I had IPod integration put in my vehicle, what I noticed is at full volume the Ipod sound is about 1/2 of what my normal radio volume is. Has anyone had this problem?

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Yes, although I wouldn't say it's half for me... enough to require a more than minor volume adjustment for sure. I think it's more of a function of the iPod than the integration kit.

I had a Belkin autokit (which included a built-in amp) which allowed me to connect my iPod to the aux RCA inputs of the Becker head unit in my other car (and charge the iPod). I was able to adjust the output level to my head unit to match up the volume of the CD player with it. I think the Dension icelink allows something like 2 or 3 levels of volume adjustment. I don't know if the integration kit has anything like that since I had an installer do it for me and never actually looked at it.

I only listen to the iPod anyway it doesn't bother me.

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Yes, although I wouldn't say it's half for me... enough to require a more than minor volume adjustment for sure. I think it's more of a function of the iPod than the integration kit.

I had a Belkin autokit (which included a built-in amp) which allowed me to connect my iPod to the aux RCA inputs of the Becker head unit in my other car (and charge the iPod). I was able to adjust the output level to my head unit to match up the volume of the CD player with it. I think the Dension icelink allows something like 2 or 3 levels of volume adjustment. I don't know if the integration kit has anything like that since I had an installer do it for me and never actually looked at it.

I only listen to the iPod anyway it doesn't bother me.
My problem is it's so low you can't even get any kind of good tone.
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I have been using my iPod in my ML and I haven't had any problems. I'm using the older iPod ( iPod with dock connector ). I did update my iPod
( http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/ ) to make sure all the software is updated.

Hope this helps.
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Well Mercedes finally confirmed today that they are aware of the problem. They also informed me that there is not going to be a fix for it anytime soon. I am getting them to remove the integration, I paid $875 for it. I can get a great Monster connector for $50

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