iPod Integration Kit
03-02-2012, 10:40 AM
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iPod Integration Kit
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.
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.
03-02-2012, 10:44 AM
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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.
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.
BTW Keenan Motors on eBay has then for $99 plus shipping
Can't be that!
03-02-2012, 10:54 AM
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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.
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03-02-2012, 11:21 AM
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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.
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.
03-02-2012, 11:35 AM
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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.
03-02-2012, 11:44 AM
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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.
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03-02-2012, 12:43 PM
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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!
Music/song info from Pandora and Spotify get displayed in the instrument cluster, and the controls work to change songs!
03-02-2012, 02:09 PM
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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?
03-02-2012, 02:38 PM
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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.
03-02-2012, 02:40 PM
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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.
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.
. 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.
03-02-2012, 02:47 PM
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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.
03-02-2012, 02:53 PM
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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.
03-02-2012, 02:57 PM
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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!!!!.
You do have to make a connection behind the head unit but honestly get that out is a piece of cake.
03-02-2012, 03:00 PM
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Yep but this ones cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IPOD-INTERFA...item3a6351b8b6
03-02-2012, 03:02 PM
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Yatch has done the Authoritative guide to most things Benz wise and I used his guide.
03-02-2012, 03:03 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPod-Mercede...75951347424509
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