Aftermarket command
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ML550
Aftermarket command
Hi
I just bought a 2008 ML550 in very good condition. However, the command center is totally outdated - every little thing needs an adapter from blue tooth to IPOD.
What I want to do is to replace the command center with one that has GPS HD navigation, WIFI, bluetooth, IPOD adpter etc. and keep my 11 Harmon Kardon speakers intact.
It looks like the 11 speaker Harmon Kardon speaker harness will be the major stumbling block. Is that correct? If it is correct then can I get an adapter for the Harmon Kardon speaker harness which I can plug in to the after market system and play it through the existing Harmon Kardon speakers. Can somebody help me please?
Thanks
I just bought a 2008 ML550 in very good condition. However, the command center is totally outdated - every little thing needs an adapter from blue tooth to IPOD.
What I want to do is to replace the command center with one that has GPS HD navigation, WIFI, bluetooth, IPOD adpter etc. and keep my 11 Harmon Kardon speakers intact.
It looks like the 11 speaker Harmon Kardon speaker harness will be the major stumbling block. Is that correct? If it is correct then can I get an adapter for the Harmon Kardon speaker harness which I can plug in to the after market system and play it through the existing Harmon Kardon speakers. Can somebody help me please?
Thanks
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05 CL65 AMG, 07 Ferrari F430, 03 Range Rover HSE
We have one that will be a drop in replacement for that car. It will give you NAV, Bluetooth, A2DP, iPod, Video, Backup Camera, etc. - You can keep the whole speaker and AMP system intact.
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No, it is not Dynavin, although I know we use a similar board manufacturer for the touchscreen interface. This is our own unit and it is assembled in Germany at our EU building. We have a very complete unit with several additional items than I understand they do not include (however, since Dynavin is very rare in the US, we have not personally tested their unit). These are manufactured to our specifications and include EVERYTHING needed to install in a North American vehicle and not cause several errors on the MOST and CAN system (the units made for the rest of the world will cause several problems).
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No, it is not Dynavin, although I know we use a similar board manufacturer for the touchscreen interface. This is our own unit and it is assembled in Germany at our EU building. We have a very complete unit with several additional items than I understand they do not include (however, since Dynavin is very rare in the US, we have not personally tested their unit). These are manufactured to our specifications and include EVERYTHING needed to install in a North American vehicle and not cause several errors on the MOST and CAN system (the units made for the rest of the world will cause several problems).
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From: Brunei
2007 Mercedes ML500
There are a lot of aftermarket products out there. I'm gonna go for an android head unit for my 2007 ML500. As for the Harman Kardon speaker system there is a fibre optic module that you can buy which converts the signals from the head unit. Have a look around as the prices vary with specs
