Ipod Help please

lesleyta · 26-05-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi

We have just got our E220 CDI 08 plate with Audio 20. Is there anyway of adding an Ipod to it?

I've no idea what that number that starts with a W means let alone what ours is (sorry for being a bit dim!)

I have a feeling it can't be done

but will be very happy to be prooved wrong!

Thanks
Lesley

splang · 26-05-2008, 09:21 AM

look in the glove box for an audio in socket (standard size - like earphone socket). You can connect ipod via that if you have it and then go to AUX on the audio headunit...

You can also buy retro fit ipod integration for about £350 fitted iirc...

richard · 26-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Not using a Mercedes kit - the only E class head unit with an AUX input is COMAND, so thats all the Merc iPod kit will work with.

However, it should be possible to fit a Dension Gateway 500 - I have not had a chance to play with those - I beleive they work better if you dont have / want a CD changer as they pretend to be a CD changer

Richard

Alfie · 26-05-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lesleyta

Hi

We have just got our E220 CDI 08 plate with Audio 20. Is there anyway of adding an Ipod to it?

I've no idea what that number that starts with a W means let alone what ours is (sorry for being a bit dim!)

I have a feeling it can't be done

but will be very happy to be prooved wrong!

Thanks
Lesley

Your car is a W211 which means it is an E class. The rest of that number is your chassis number and is used to identify your car and all its components.

You can fit a Mercedes Ipod interface only if you have comand i'm afraid. Otherwise its a third party device such as a Dension.

splang · 26-05-2008, 11:40 AM

Crumbs - so audio 20 doesn't have aux in! Wow...

My ford has aux in on its head unit (plays my ipod stuff brilliantly)..

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26-05-2008, 07:42 AM	#1
lesleyta New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Ipod Help please Hi We have just got our E220 CDI 08 plate with Audio 20. Is there anyway of adding an Ipod to it? I've no idea what that number that starts with a W means let alone what ours is (sorry for being a bit dim!) I have a feeling it can't be done but will be very happy to be prooved wrong! Thanks Lesley

26-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
richard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Car: 07 ML500, 04 SL55 Posts: 2,287	Not using a Mercedes kit - the only E class head unit with an AUX input is COMAND, so thats all the Merc iPod kit will work with. However, it should be possible to fit a Dension Gateway 500 - I have not had a chance to play with those - I beleive they work better if you dont have / want a CD changer as they pretend to be a CD changer Richard __________________ Of course i'll take it apart. Comand Online Ltd: We're listed on MBClub - please click to see our products and discounts available. Latest Mods: R230 Distronic. Next Mod: 04 SL NTG2.5 . . . Previous Mercs: W163 ML500, W169 A, R230 SL55, W163 ML430, W208 CLK55, R129 SL500, W208 CLK320, R170 SLK230, 1st Merc = R129 SL320.

26-05-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
splang Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Car: W212 E250 Avantgarde Posts: 1,159	look in the glove box for an audio in socket (standard size - like earphone socket). You can connect ipod via that if you have it and then go to AUX on the audio headunit... You can also buy retro fit ipod integration for about £350 fitted iirc...

26-05-2008, 11:40 AM	#5
splang Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Car: W212 E250 Avantgarde Posts: 1,159	Crumbs - so audio 20 doesn't have aux in! Wow... My ford has aux in on its head unit (plays my ipod stuff brilliantly).. Ford 1 MB 0

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