2007 W219 CLS - How to install aux-in socket?

[Peter C1974]

My 2007 CLS has an Audio 20 system, no Command, no aux-it socket.

I've seen aux-in adaptors on Ebay for £10 that apparently connect to the back of the unit but I haven't a clue where the cable would plug in. Is there an input socket on the back of the Audio 20 unit?

Second question, how do I remove the Audio 20 unit from my CLS?

At the moment I am using an FM transmitter to connect my phone to the car (to play music) but the quality is not great.

Any advice please?

 

[television]

I will try and find what you need.

 

[KennyN]

YouTube is your friend Peter.

Removal -

Kenny

 

[Peter C1974]

Kenny, thank you, I didn't think to look on YouTube, that is a very useful vid.

Malcolm, any idea what I do next? Are you aware of where the Aux-In adaptor plugs in?

 

[JBell]

Wouldn't it be easier to just put one of these in???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-6...100869?hash=item1a2999e3c5:g:Of8AAOSwhQhY7M~H

 

[Peter C1974]

I want the aux-in socket to occasionally play music from my phone. A £300 outlay for a new headunit cannot be justified.

 

[JBell]

I want the aux-in socket to occasionally play music from my phone. A £300 outlay for a new headunit cannot be justified.

Just this isn't it??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...677494?hash=item210c2514b6:g:BC4AAOSwuYVWpRZM

looking at it there is probably only 1 socket o the rear of the stereo that will take the plug, probably the CD changer one to adapt it.

There are also Bluetooth ones

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUX-IN-Bl...410165?hash=item3abdbd68f5:g:KgAAAOSwhcJWJfxk

Seems a relatively straight forward thing to do, you just need to decide where to have the cable routed so it is easily accessible

 

[Peter C1974]

Just this isn't it??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...677494?hash=item210c2514b6:g:BC4AAOSwuYVWpRZM

looking at it there is probably only 1 socket o the rear of the stereo that will take the plug, probably the CD changer one to adapt it.

There are also Bluetooth ones

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUX-IN-Bl...410165?hash=item3abdbd68f5:g:KgAAAOSwhcJWJfxk

Seems a relatively straight forward thing to do, you just need to decide where to have the cable routed so it is easily accessible

That's right, that's the cable.

Do all Audio 20 units have a function to connect to a CD changer? I don't think I have a changer in the boot but to be honest I really don't know as it's not something that matters to me (although it does now!)

 

[Peter C1974]

JBell I love you!

I've just checked the manual and had a look in my car. My headunit does have a CDC button but no changer (in place there is a cool hidden compartment).

So problem solved, buy cable, remove the headunit, install the plug and play music from my phone. Woo hoo!

Thank you for your advice.

 

[Peter C1974]

Cable purchased from Amazon, will be here on Friday, I'll be fitting it first thing on Saturday.

Thank you again.

 

[JBell]

JBell I love you

Easy tiger

No problem, you can route the cable anywhere you want, you could even get a USB adapter so you can put it all on a USB stick then never have to bother touching it

 

[Peter C1974]

Help!

I've got the plug, I removed the existing plug from the back of the headunit, put the new plug in, but when I press the CDC button the display says No Disc and there's no sound.

What am I doing wrong?

 

[Peter C1974]

I've also just noticed that the plug on Ebay does not suit a W219 CLS.

 

[Peter C1974]

And to top everything off, I put a blank CD into the headunit (based on advice found on another thread) and the ****** thing won't come out now.

 

[EmilysDad]

Help!

I've got the plug, I removed the existing plug from the back of the headunit, put the new plug in, but when I press the CDC button the display says No Disc and there's no sound.

What am I doing wrong?

I assume my Audio 20 is different from yours, but I fitted an aux input to the glove of my R Class using a lead from MB (apparently for a Sprinter ) and to use it i press & hold the CDC button for a few seconds until the display reads 'aux input active'

 

[Peter C1974]

I tried holding the CD and CDC buttons for a few seconds but that didn't work.

Fortunately I have a Bluetooth FM transmitter that actually works ok but ideally I would still like a wired connection.