Adding Ipod connection to CD20

[Guest angela]

Hi all,

Would like to know where I could get my Ipod kit attached to my CD20 system? Anybody knows of a competent shop with the necessay expertise for this? Also I have a lighted mercedes plate for the front door area which also needs to be installed, has anybody done this before and if so, where?

Many thanks in advance.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Hi,

You can read this thread on IPOD connection.

http://www.sgmerc.com/forum/index.php?topic=52.15

For your "lighted mercedes plate" - You can see Kevin - MBM Wheelpower and tell him U are a SGMerc member.

MBM is one of our site sponsor.

[Guest angela]

Thanks for the info, can MBM do IPOD hookups as well?

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Thanks for the info, can MBM do IPOD hookups as well?

I do not know whether MBM will do IPOD hookup but reading from the thread C&C don't cost an arm or leg.

Maybe you can check with MBM when they do the plate for U to save time.

[Guest wira]

found thia guide for installing the ipod kit.

looks quite complex.

http://www.mercupgrades.com/IPOD+Retrofit+in+A++B++C++CLK++ML++GL++R+Class-article-35.html

anyone knows how much does C&C charges to fix this ?

[Guest angela]

Thanks for the info! Cant believe that it is only $60 for this in C&C....looks quite a bit of work!

[Guest jenvid]

Thanks for the info! Cant believe that it is only $60 for this in C&C....looks quite a bit of work!

Errm I think $60 is for the adapter dude.. labour shld be close to $100 ? I may be wrong.

If it is too cheap, it aint real, it aint C&C..hehe

[Guest wira]

just called C&C and the ipo interface kit costs $500+ and this is exclusing installation costs

[Guest narmi]

Now abit blur liow..

Heard from one of the brothers that got the new C Class,(forgot who ah, paiseh), that he got his ipod connect incld labour altogether is abt $1200.

If wira called and say kit cost $500, does that mean the labour is $700?!?!?!

[Guest frasier]

I paid $700+ (including install) at C&C. Mine is CD20 on a '06 CL203 (same as W203 system).

[Guest redhood]

Walau, still damn confused about this topic. Some of you seemed to have been able to get a mini-jack hooked up to the Audio 20. Does it mean there is an aux-out in the Audio 20? I'm driving R171 2006 pre-FL.

Does the option of connecting a mini-jack cost less than what is referred to as "iPod connection" done by C&C?

I'm now more interested in this cos' I just got myself an iPhone and was hoping to use it as a car phone (with sound coming out of the car speakers), but realised that it can't be done with the iPhone connected via FM transmitter. Too much buzzing interference. So, I need to find a direct connection from iPhone into the audio headunit.

Pls help... ???

[Guest quacks]

Walau, still damn confused about this topic. Some of you seemed to have been able to get a mini-jack hooked up to the Audio 20. Does it mean there is an aux-out in the Audio 20? I'm driving R171 2006 pre-FL.

Does the option of connecting a mini-jack cost less than what is referred to as "iPod connection" done by C&C?

I'm now more interested in this cos' I just got myself an iPhone and was hoping to use it as a car phone (with sound coming out of the car speakers), but realised that it can't be done with the iPhone connected via FM transmitter. Too much buzzing interference. So, I need to find a direct connection from iPhone into the audio headunit.

Pls help... ???

I believe the difference between the two interfaces (mini jack vs proper dock connection) is the ability to control and charge the iPod while it is playing for a proper dock/line out connection.

The mini-jack option is definitely cheaper and if you have an iPhone you should probably go for that option, reason being is the line out on the iPhone has a few different pins from the normal iPod lineout. You can still connect and play music and possibly charge, but the iPhone always goes into Airplane Mode so there is no controls available. Not sure if this runs true for the C&C iPod integration as well, my experiences are with the Harman Kardon Drive+Play which in theory should be the same.

As for the aux jack already being in the Audio 20, you can look around your car. Mine is hidden at the side of my glove compartment. If there is one there already, all you require is a mini-to-mini cable (3.5mm jack) to connect the iPod headphone out to the aux-in. This cable is commonly found for a few dollars, DIY stores and even the local electronics section at Best Denki etc. stock them.

Hope this helps!

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Walau, still damn confused about this topic. Some of you seemed to have been able to get a mini-jack hooked up to the Audio 20. Does it mean there is an aux-out in the Audio 20? I'm driving R171 2006 pre-FL.

Does the option of connecting a mini-jack cost less than what is referred to as "iPod connection" done by C&C?

I'm now more interested in this cos' I just got myself an iPhone and was hoping to use it as a car phone (with sound coming out of the car speakers), but realised that it can't be done with the iPhone connected via FM transmitter. Too much buzzing interference. So, I need to find a direct connection from iPhone into the audio headunit.

Pls help... ???

The people here are connecting their ipod to their Merc audio system to listen to music from their ipod,

whereas U wanna connect your iphone to the audio system as a car phone is a totally different topic.

I don't think Merc. has a cheap solution for you at this moment in time unless your audio system has a bluetooth function. Sorry I am of no help! :-[

[Guest Cklasse]

Check this site to see if there is anything useful;

http://www.maxxcount.de/

[Guest redhood]

hey, tks people. Appreciate ur comments. I think I'll go look for the mini jack. If I can't find it, I guess I

I'll ask C&C the nxt time I'm there.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

hey, tks people. Appreciate ur comments. I think I'll go look for the mini jack. If I can't find it, I guess I

I'll ask C&C the nxt time I'm there.

Please let us know when you have more information.

It will helps the rest of the community here.

Thank you!

[Guest redhood]

Ok, confirm cannot find mini-jack in my glove compartment. I called C&C n was told that they cannot do a mini jack for audio 20. I remember reading somewhere that the mini jack adapter is a STD MB part. If so, how can they not b able to do it? Sigh, the search continues.

[Guest quacks]

Ok, confirm cannot find mini-jack in my glove compartment. I called C&C n was told that they cannot do a mini jack for audio 20. I remember reading somewhere that the mini jack adapter is a STD MB part. If so, how can they not b able to do it? Sigh, the search continues.

Maybe they are confused by the terminology? I am pretty sure that the Audio 20 has a aux-in socket.

[Guest redhood]

Ok, confirm cannot find mini-jack in my glove compartment. I called C&C n was told that they cannot do a mini jack for audio 20. I remember reading somewhere that the mini jack adapter is a STD MB part. If so, how can they not b able to do it? Sigh, the search continues.

Maybe they are confused by the terminology? I am pretty sure that the Audio 20 has a aux-in socket.

U know what? I believe u. Problem is, I dun think the C&C staff really did bother to find out in detail. really dunno where to turn to. Wished they were experts as they claim on the ads. Maybe need to look for an ICe installed familiar w Mb systems to hook it up.

[Guest nightfly]

Hi guys - just thought I would share this. I went to Harvey Norman at Funan Digital Mall today and found that they sell the mini to mini cables. I bought Bossanova HS-100 which had gold plated jacks for the princely sum of $5.90. Of course you could also opt for the normal steel looking ones for $2 less but I thought what the heck - I'll live it up a little.

I like these 1.5m blue cables cos the cable is long and thin enough for me to connect to the W204's Audio 20's Aux In socket at the left side of the glove compartment and out through the bottom (i.e. with compartment closed and cable passing freely through the hinged section) along the side of centre console at the passenger side to the cupholder compartment where I plan to put my MDP. Tried it out and everything works like a charm with the cable being very unobtrusive and the SQ being very decent.

Hope this helps some of you guys!

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Hi guys - just thought I would share this. I went to Harvey Norman at Funan Digital Mall today and found that they sell the mini to mini cables. I bought Bossanova HS-100 which had gold plated jacks for the princely sum of $5.90. Of course you could also opt for the normal steel looking ones for $2 less but I thought what the heck - I'll live it up a little.

I like these 1.5m blue cables cos the cable is long and thin enough for me to connect to the W204's Audio 20's Aux In socket at the left side of the glove compartment and out through the bottom (i.e. with compartment closed and cable passing freely through the hinged section) along the side of centre console at the passenger side to the cupholder compartment where I plan to put my MDP. Tried it out and everything works like a charm with the cable being very unobtrusive and the SQ being very decent.

Hope this helps some of you guys!

Happy it works for U! :thumbsup:

As long as U are able to send an audio signal to be connected to an AUX input U will get sound.

However I believe there's no docking and display of your IPOD on the CD20 or Audio 20 rite?

[Guest redhood]

Batam Cheem ]

Hi guys - just thought I would share this. I went to Harvey Norman at Funan Digital Mall today and found that they sell the mini to mini cables. I bought Bossanova HS-100 which had gold plated jacks for the princely sum of $5.90. Of course you could also opt for the normal steel looking ones for $2 less but I thought what the heck - I' wrote:

Happy it works for U! :thumbsup:

As long as U are able to send an audio signal to be connected to an AUX input U will get sound.

However I believe there's no docking and display of your IPOD on the CD20 or Audio 20 rite?

yes, but to find an AUX input... Ah, that's is the question....

[Guest kepiting1sg]

yes, but to find an AUX input... Ah, that's is the question....

Not easy for the layman but it's a pc. of cake for most ICE installers.

[Guest jenvid]

redhood ]

Batam Cheem ]

Hi guys - just thought I would share this. I went to Harvey Norman at Funan Digital Mall today and found that they sell the mini to mini cables. I bought Bossanova HS-100 which had gold plated jacks for the princely sum of $5.90. Of course you could also opt for the normal steel looking ones for $2 less but I thought what the heck - I' wrote:

Happy it works for U! :thumbsup:

As long as U are able to send an audio signal to be connected to an AUX input U will get sound.

However I believe there' wrote:

yes, but to find an AUX input... Ah, that's is the question....

Just in case you are not aware, there are a few variants of Audio 20. Go check MBworld.org.

Apparently there are 3 known variants, US, Europe & Downunder...

Different model of Merc are fitted with different Audio 20. Dun ask me why... go ask Daimler Benz...

I gave up on my Audio 20 on the E & ripped it out with an after market head unit

[Guest redhood]

Hmm, u r right! The SLK might not hv the input. I kinda like the steering controls so wanna stick to the Audio 20 as far as possible.