thesaintjim

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?


Thanks,

Jim

bmwnomore

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.

Freddyboi

i got one for sale..shoot me an offer.

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

benzmodz

MBENZNL has a special RADIO (Audio 20) for iPOD without COMAND.

rrpnow

i think he means other mp3 players (like the ipod)

Freddyboi

its pretty simple... ill get you the details tomorrow or something since its pretty late.

thesaintjim

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!!!

bmwnomore

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.

benzmodz

Why wouldnt someone go to Steve ?

bmwnomore

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.

benzmodz

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.