Sgt. Schultz

Has anyone attempted to retrofit the OEM iPOD pigtail that came on the '03-only into other year cars???

Seems there'd be a part # for it and that it should be readily available I'd think?

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It'd also seem that the COMAND unit should have some interface for said cable ready and waiting for it - yes? Would only make sense, again, I'd think.

How does one pull COMAND?

Annnnny insight here would be *greatly* appreciated - running mine thru RF modulator is teh SUK!!!!

classyS

Paul - some stuff from the archives



in C2 connector,

pin# 04, 05, 13

aux in right, aux in left, ground.

not sure about part # but user cmpcpro did the install on his 2003 comand 2.0 using a 3.5mm stereo from local store.

"If you decide to do it I recomend you get a 3.5mm patch cable from an electronics store. You will cut the male end off and splice the three wires into the C2 connector if you want AUX, which incidently sounds absolutely crystal clear. That is only three extra wires (ground, left, right) and quite worth it in my opinion."

i did something similar though it works - he said after installing to use the blank button on the comand to activate auxiliary input. hope this helps

classyS

oops didnt mention how to take the comand out..

ashtray out, youll see the 2 torx on the left and right..

once ashtray removed, youll see wiring harness connected to ashtray which simply disconnects and dont worry about the correct orientation, everything including all the c1/c2/gps antenna/canbus/d2b connectors are all proprietary to their inputs..

after ashtray out, the bottom HVAC and wood grain becomes loose and youll see the 6 torx screws holding the comand, once screws all out - just gently pull her out, the wires are somewhat long but like i said, its straight forward from there. i even think theres a youtube video and i didnt even have to type this? lol

marktan

Paul, I'm noticing pin c2-10 is "d2b wakeup", I think our '05 vehicles have a MOST fiber optic command. Not sure if it makes a difference in what you are attempting. Do tell if you get the thing working, I'd love to do the same on mine!

Sgt. Schultz

you guys rule!

I hugely appreciate this data!

Problem is, I have the fecal touch and I'm no electronics Mensa... I'll need to decode exactly what that data above 'means'. Like Mark suggesting we're FO... so the '03s... same car... are not? So, if not, then, this endeavor wouldn't work? I have no idea and am just fumbling thru this 8-/.

but alas - it's a great start!

also appreciate the hand holding on the removal, despite the Youboob vid... I've got that vid post saved and I'll surf to find the specific vid for this but it's also nice to have it written out as well

jnash

Paul, thats enough info for anyone trained in radio install, or electronics to install that for you. If you were in Houston, I'd do it for you. So take the info to a radio install place if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.

classyS

***** marktans right.... before i get scolded by Skylaw - yes ONLY up until 2003 used D2B, 2004+ used MOST fiber-optic lovelyness.

so its a nay using the schematic provided - however Cartronics or even the Dension with their gateway500 offer some nice bundle-of-joy packages.

our moderator Skylaw - has the Dension gateway500 and wrote a nice and thorough install filed somewhere in the archives lol im pretty sure others will chime in with their experiences -

http://www.dension.com/product/iPod-...ts/gateway-500

SkiMiester

Just Burn some MP3 CD's (or even MP3 DVD I think) and play your music through the in dash CD-Slot. Sounds great on my wifes 04 S430.

Fraser

If you can get burned MP3 CDs to work, sure. I couldn't even using ones burned through iTunes.

I got myself the Dension Gateway 500 about 18 months ago and it's rather good, I got it installed and even then the guys had a bit of trouble. They didn't order enough cable to get from the back to the front of the car and the instructions that come with the unit for installation are woeful.

At about $1000 for the unit and installation it's not a cheap way to play MP3s but I'm of the "if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right" mentality.

SkiMiester

When using itunes I assume you right clicked and converted in MP3 format or else it will not work with the default itunes extention.