Audio 50 to COMAND retrofit questions on a 2003 e55
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Audio 50 to COMAND retrofit questions on a 2003 e55
Recently, I am dying to get my iPod to play through the cars L7 system.. But I don't have command OR an aux port and have decided to switch to command, with a few questions.
1.is it PAP?
2. In order for nav to work Im aware I'll Need a GPS antenna, but will I have to pay for it like paying for the old tele aid system?
3. Not really a question, but if someone could tell me every thing to know about switching from A50 to comand, such as a DIY or details on what I'll need and etc.
Thanks in advance, - John
1.is it PAP?
2. In order for nav to work Im aware I'll Need a GPS antenna, but will I have to pay for it like paying for the old tele aid system?
3. Not really a question, but if someone could tell me every thing to know about switching from A50 to comand, such as a DIY or details on what I'll need and etc.
Thanks in advance, - John
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Recently, I am dying to get my iPod to play through the cars L7 system.. But I don't have command OR an aux port and have decided to switch to command, with a few questions.
1.is it PAP?
2. In order for nav to work Im aware I'll Need a GPS antenna, but will I have to pay for it like paying for the old tele aid system?
3. Not really a question, but if someone could tell me every thing to know about switching from A50 to comand, such as a DIY or details on what I'll need and etc.
Thanks in advance, - John
1.is it PAP?
2. In order for nav to work Im aware I'll Need a GPS antenna, but will I have to pay for it like paying for the old tele aid system?
3. Not really a question, but if someone could tell me every thing to know about switching from A50 to comand, such as a DIY or details on what I'll need and etc.
Thanks in advance, - John
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and this antenna Antenna
You will also have to have the car star coded for "Nav Present"
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There is a significant sound quality difference between Ipod and CD, just a heads up. I have the factory installed Ipod adapter on my E63 and I convert everything to CD because it sounds sooo much better. Also I have the newest Nano which has the newest sound quality technology.
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There is a significant sound quality difference between Ipod and CD, just a heads up. I have the factory installed Ipod adapter on my E63 and I convert everything to CD because it sounds sooo much better. Also I have the newest Nano which has the newest sound quality technology.
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1. You can get a fiber optic based input for your car that does not require a head unit swap (we have those units). The sound quality is perfect, as it is all digital. It will work with Audio 20, Audio 50, or COMAND.
2. you can swap the head unit, but will need the trunk based CD NAV system if you want NAV. - no subscription
3. Switching the actual unit is really just a plug in style swap.
2. you can swap the head unit, but will need the trunk based CD NAV system if you want NAV. - no subscription
3. Switching the actual unit is really just a plug in style swap.
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The OEM Mercedes input (Plugs into bottom of the IPod), it was a factory option on my car. The volume level is not as loud as CD and the clarity is not as good as CD. The reality is it can never be as good as CD just because of the way the data is compressed to save space.
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Then you run the risk of if things break and do not fit correctly which will run you extra. Thats my $.02s
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You can put music on an iPod in lossless format (W109 W211 6.2L). Which will be the exact same quality as CD. If you use the iTronic Audio iPod (and Aux) interface on the 03 E Class, you will have digital sound all the way.
You do NOT need to change head units to add digital iPod function. Only if you want NAV too.
W109 W211 6.2L - estimates are pretty close. We do this change for clients all the time. Soup to nuts it runs about $1800 - $2000 - Remanufactured and certified units (which is still a form of used), is definitely the way to go.
You do NOT need to change head units to add digital iPod function. Only if you want NAV too.
W109 W211 6.2L - estimates are pretty close. We do this change for clients all the time. Soup to nuts it runs about $1800 - $2000 - Remanufactured and certified units (which is still a form of used), is definitely the way to go.
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Wow! That's not bad at all! I was told a head unti alone was close to two grand from Mercedes. Cartronic, what serums do you sell that allow audio 50 users to utilize iPod input and what are all the parts and price? Feel free to pm the info aswell
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They COULD be serums...lol
Anyway, since prices and systems do change, and these posts live forever, I will send you a PM. You can also read all about it on our site too.
Anyway, since prices and systems do change, and these posts live forever, I will send you a PM. You can also read all about it on our site too.
