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Old 04-08-2006, 10:53 AM
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CD Changer install

One thing I did not get with my slk was the cd changer and boy the 1 cd non mp3 player is stinking. Anyone have a rough estimate on how much parts and labor would be?


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Old 04-08-2006, 03:35 PM
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There are quite a few people who have gotten the I-pod integration or just use MP3's and would rather not have the CD changer. I would see if there's someone on this or other forums or check E-bay. I think you might be able to find one without too much trouble.
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There are quite a few people who have gotten the I-pod integration or just use MP3's and would rather not have the CD changer. I would see if there's someone on this or other forums or check E-bay. I think you might be able to find one without too much trouble.

Use mp3s? Don't you need the cd changer to play mp3s? The single cd player wouldn't work for me when I put in a mp3 disk. Do I need the Command to use the IPOD integration, or do they mean using the FM modulation setup?

Regarding the one for sale, I wouldn't have the first clue on installing it
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Use mp3s? Don't you need the cd changer to play mp3s? The single cd player wouldn't work for me when I put in a mp3 disk. Do I need the Command to use the IPOD integration, or do they mean using the FM modulation setup?

Regarding the one for sale, I wouldn't have the first clue on installing it
MBENZNL has a special RADIO (Audio 20) for iPOD without COMAND.
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Originally Posted by thesaintjim



Use mp3s? Don't you need the cd changer to play mp3s? The single cd player wouldn't work for me when I put in a mp3 disk. Do I need the Command to use the IPOD integration, or do they mean using the FM modulation setup?

Regarding the one for sale, I wouldn't have the first clue on installing it
i think he means other mp3 players (like the ipod)
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i think he means other mp3 players (like the ipod)

I mean, the manual says the cd changer will play mp3 disks. I have the basic audio console and no cd changer. My Lexus has the cd changer built right in to the audio deck. Damn MB and their options!!!
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Originally Posted by thesaintjim



Use mp3s? Don't you need the cd changer to play mp3s? The single cd player wouldn't work for me when I put in a mp3 disk. Do I need the Command to use the IPOD integration, or do they mean using the FM modulation setup?

Regarding the one for sale, I wouldn't have the first clue on installing it
What I actually meant was, in the U.S. if you got the Entertainment Package, which many did, it comes with the Command Unit and the CD changer(at least back in 2005). The single CD slot in the Command Unit plays MP3's. It doesn't with the standard Audio20. And unless something's changed, the CD changer that came in 2005 cars doesn't play MP3's.

Also, unless you do something with Steve at Mbenznl, you need Command to integrate the ipod. Otherwise you're stuck with an FM modulator.

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What I actually meant was, in the U.S. if you got the Entertainment Package, which many did, it comes with the Command Unit and the CD changer(at least back in 2005). The single CD slot in the Command Unit plays MP3's. It doesn't with the standard Audio20. And unless something's changed, the CD changer that came in 2005 cars doesn't play MP3's.

Also, unless you do something with Steve at Mbenznl, you need Command to integrate the ipod. Otherwise you're stuck with an FM modulator.
Why wouldnt someone go to Steve ?
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He travels to different areas, but he may not come to your area. That and price would be the only reason. Not that his prices are out of line, it just may be more than you want to spend. From everything I have heard from people who had him do work(not me), his work is top notch.
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He travels to different areas, but he may not come to your area. That and price would be the only reason. Not that his prices are out of line, it just may be more than you want to spend. From everything I have heard from people who had him do work(not me), his work is top notch.
The radio swap is mail order too. You buy a radio and swap it and then send the old one back for a credit. The iPOD kit can also be ordered at the same time.

Any local dealer should be able to do the work itself.

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