you have the last command model with aux input. 96 - 00 models not comes wth this 
.. hahaha
iPOD adapter
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2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE
iPOD adapter
Anyone install this adapter:
Dension Gateway Lite iPod USB Car Adapter Kit Mercedes GWL1DB1
DENSION GATEWAY LITE GWL1DB1 GATEWAY LITE D2B MERCEDES BENZ (USB IPOD) #14473
http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.ph...3#ReviewHeader
If so let me know how much work and how well the unit performs!
Dension Gateway Lite iPod USB Car Adapter Kit Mercedes GWL1DB1
DENSION GATEWAY LITE GWL1DB1 GATEWAY LITE D2B MERCEDES BENZ (USB IPOD) #14473
http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.ph...3#ReviewHeader
If so let me know how much work and how well the unit performs!
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1999 E55 AMG
I got mine in January and LOVE IT! The only downside is that the iPod adapter replaces your CD player. It took about an hour to install, and there's a tutorial video on how to install it in an ML but its almost the same process.
Heres the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5u5aNGiMDc
The sound quality is awesome, identical to CD quality if you ask me. I ran the adapter plug to come out the side of the dash on the drivers side. Two thumbs up for this iPod adapter!
Heres the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5u5aNGiMDc
The sound quality is awesome, identical to CD quality if you ask me. I ran the adapter plug to come out the side of the dash on the drivers side. Two thumbs up for this iPod adapter!
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86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
I just run a male/male ipod adaptor to the female jack in the glove box and use the AUX to play my ipod thru the NAVI unit. Don't have to modify or have the Denison unit. Sounds great thru the speakers. Cost me $2 from amazon.
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86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
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From: Richmond, VA
2004 E55 - 2010 GL450 - 2011 GL550
ESTJ, have you ordered the kit? I am thinking about ordering it also. Autotoys seems to have the lowest price. I see you have to order the ipod cables and iphone4 cables seperately.
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2002 MB E55 AMG
Dension Gateway
I have a Dension Gateway 500 that I installed last summer. Not sure about the 'Lite' bit - maybe a new kit? Sounds and works great but a little quirky. It should prempt the CD player but doesn't always (one ignition sequence corrects this). One hour for install is impressive - it took me a bit longer (but I try to be really careful pulling radios, etc.).
Also, determining the correct pin out for cabling took a bit, as did proper soldering (wire strip on power leads, separate strands, insert tinned power leads to Gateway, soldering and shrink tubing wrap).
Interestingly, during the install my 'faded out' dash displays (clock, temp, etc.) came back on, nearly full brightness, for awhile - gone now however.
Jeff
Also, determining the correct pin out for cabling took a bit, as did proper soldering (wire strip on power leads, separate strands, insert tinned power leads to Gateway, soldering and shrink tubing wrap).
Interestingly, during the install my 'faded out' dash displays (clock, temp, etc.) came back on, nearly full brightness, for awhile - gone now however.
Jeff
Last edited by tjcMBE55AMG; Mar 5, 2012 at 11:27 PM.
