enzom

The RF receiver plugs into the top of the ipod, where the headphone jack is. How do you wire the sound from the ipod into the aux jack in the glovebox? Does the RF receiver have a plug on top of it that isn't visible on the website?

W210

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...osts=9&hl=ipod

Apple original remote in ash tray, powered iPod in center console, but may not work with the new center console?

SLK55_AMG

I dont really know about the COMAND in the E class, but i think it would play, because in the SLK 55 COMAND unit it does, so probably and ofcoarse it will play on the E55...

enzom

So I went to 4 stores to find the RF remote controller for the ipod and finally found the Navipod at Harvey's Electronics for $55. Piece of crap. I broke it the first time I tried to close the glovebox as the audio plug female connector within the unit broke with the slightest of pressure. Putting that aside, the remote doesn't work through the glovebox cover. Useless. There has to be an easier way.

scorchie

Umm, well, the Navipod is an IR remote, not an RF remote, so it shouldn't work through the glovebox cover. Which would make it useless for this application, as you have found out.

-s-

korveine

my co-worker mentioned this website www.densionusa.com

he said this is the company that first came out with the link (ice link) of the ipod with the BMW. I've yet to verify this tho.

the details of the ice>link Plus
http://www.densionusa.com/x/index.ph...407&Itemid=109

check out the section for Mercedes http://densionusa.com/merchant/merch...de=IA_Mercedes

they say it is a future product that will link using the fiber-optic method and may become available depending on demand. And demand is measured by how many people Add to the Waitlist.

it's quite a chunk of change tho!

But I believe what their device can do is allow the same controls that operate your CD changer to be used to control the iPod. I wonder can it display the song title/artist info on the COMAND or the dash display? THAT'd be SWEET!

I think we should all get on the waitlist so they will make that product!

Korv

enzom

Lesson learned the hard way. I can't get a response from the company that makes the RF remote. I sent an email and left a voice mail message to make sure that they are shipping. I am kind of nervouse placing an order on a non-secure website for their product. Has anyone else here recently purchased the Remote Remote?

gmdebruyn

2005 has MP3. took delivery a couple days ago.

mastermb

Why so much complication, from mbdoctor.com you get play mp3 comand for you lovely W211 buy $350.

Regards

Torquester

Can you explain the mbdoctor.com solution?

MBDOCTOR

only 2005 w211 US command can play mp3 i do know possible to buy upgrade command to play mp3 from mbdoctor.com you should try possible for dvd

scorchie

The MBenzNL solution is $250, you can send your 2004 COMAND in and it gets upgraded.

I don't know if it's the same or different than the mbdoctor solution, but the explanation might be more understandable...

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t-bone

I have a RemoteRemote. Works great. The company is just really really swamped with all the orders. They will however, eventually get back to you. A very good product.

Wayhin

I have my 04 E55 upgraded the MP3 at dealer (in San Jose). It works great. I can select the song folders and files to play. But it doesn't work for the 6 disc changer. I don't need to use the Aux input now

W210

Thanks for sharing Wayhin, was it a hardware or software upgrade?

Boost&Cubes

I'm in San Jose as well with an 04 E55 (build date 2/04).
What was your build date or delivery date and did you get it updated
at Beshoffs MB ?

gmdebruyn

i have not tried the single disk feed in mine (2005), but the 6 disk changer plays mp3s for me. however, no matter how many folders i have, it always only sees the mp3 files. i cannot navigate between folders.

is the folder navigation something only for the single disk? or am i burning my mp3 disks the wrong way (just dragging and dropping mp3 files to Roxio and burning a disk).

let me know guys.
thanks,
Gareth

scorchie

cd changers = no folders, 99 tracks
head unit = folders, unlimited ?? tracks

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gmdebruyn

as always, thank you dean.

cheers,
Gareth

Wayhin

Yes, it is free upgrade. My 04 E55 build date is 11/03 and delivery on 2/04.

MBDOCTOR

DO YOU LIKE TO UPDATE THE CD CHANGER OR THE CD SLOT ON THE COMMAND?

IF YOU LIKE TO PLAY MP3 CDS FROM THE CD CHANGER YES THERE IS A UPDATE CD CHANGER FOR THE W211

IF YOU LIKE TO UPDATE THE COMMAND POSSIBLE AS WELL NO NEED TO REPLACE THE COMMAND I UPDATE THIS COMMAND TO PLAY MP3 DVD

phatmitzu

+1.

My 05' plays MP3's. It shows different folders to select from on the screen.

MJ50

does navi disc needs to be updated to 05 or later?
or, does COMAND unit's firmware/software needs to be updated?
my in-dash does not play mp3...