I'm probably the last one to the party, but I had my dealer install the iPod integration kit in my '05 earlier this week. All I can say is I have no frickin' idea why I waited so long to get this mod installed! Albums, songs, and playlists all show up on the dash display and all of my favorite music is now easily availabe to me in the car. And it sounds great.

For anyone who spends some serious commuting time like I do, and is sitting on the fence about whether this mod is worthwhile, all I can say is do it; you won't regret it.

 

Yep I love mine too! If anyone wants to tackle the DIY it's not bad just time consuming.

BTW Keenan Motors on eBay has then for $99 plus shipping Can't be that!

 

I DIY'ed my Renntech lowering module, but was hesitant about tackling this one since I have a known history of breaking interior trim pieces. Felt this one was best left to a pro.

 

Cost?

 

Dealership charged me 3.5 hours labor for the install. Probably would have taken me 5 or 6. $99 is the current list price for the kit, plus with later model Apple iPhone and iPods, you also need the little charging adapter link. I'm running my 4S with it and it works perfectly. I got 25% off on the parts from one of the online parts places.

 

You need one of these for a 3G/GS or 4/S phone or iPod Touch to charge the phone while plugged in. http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CGkQ8wIwAg#

 

Wish I'd known about that one. I paid a few bucks more for the factory piece.

 

Yeah, the iPod adapter is pretty sweet.


Music/song info from Pandora and Spotify get displayed in the instrument cluster, and the controls work to change songs!

 

yeah i would like to do this mod to do you know if the ipod charges while you have it plugged in and were is it mounted? Also do you use the steering wheel functions. P.S i have a 04 i belive there similar i hope?

 

This one right?

 

The standard location for the connector is the glove box. You can actually buy a craddle to protect it in the glove box and stop it sliding around. I have seen a few terminate it in the center console.
The iPOD coonector takes over the AUX input and menus on the iPOD can be controlled from the steering wheel buttons
If you have on older generation iPOD you'll have no problem with charging while connected but iPOD Touch or iPhones need the Sosche connector shown in the thread above.

 

Yep but this ones cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IPOD-INTERFA...item3a6351b8b6

 

Thank you Grant!!! exactly what i wanted to know greatly appreciate your assistance . One more quick question do you think mercedes has to install this or do you think a knowledged sound shop can do the job? Im definitly intreasted in doing this.

 

I will have an OEM kit for sale soon if anyone is interested.
$125 FedEx'd to your door.

 

The istall could be be by a competent radio installer. There is a connection that has to be made in the trunk area to the MOST loop but besides that it just routing wires and firber cable to the fron glove box area. The thing that took me the longest was getting the cables routed bown the passenger kicj panels. It really is an easy DIY but it just takes time.

 

anyone have a part number

 

Done i will diy myself then lol. I have a repair shop and wasnt sure if u had get behind the head unit. Last question for you Grant before u kick my *** haha does it come with instructions? or will have to pull a turdster and put up 400 threads haha. I LOVE YOU TURDSTER!!!!.

 

I believe the part# is B 6 7 82 4238

 

The kit I got had full instructions and I believe that in some of the newer kits there's a DVD.

You do have to make a connection behind the head unit but honestly get that out is a piece of cake.

 

Here is the DIY

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...d-install.html

 

so i should get this one you posted? I did'nt realize it would be this basic to get this function to work im pretty happy now i figured it would be a pain in the ***. THanks again my friend.

 

USE THIS^^^^

Yatch has done the Authoritative guide to most things Benz wise and I used his guide.

 

Here's another one but I don't think it'll last long after the interest in this thread..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPod-Mercede...75951347424509

 

That is perfect Yacht Master thank you and all your DIY are all the best and very helpful i will order and do it myself Thanks again for the O.P for posting this and the rest of the guys for your help.

 

Sweet just called my dealer and i can get it for $85 tomorrow this is a good day !!!