2011 e 250 cdi with audio 20 how to add usb ipod sat nav?

[Ian Parkin]

Just got a new to me eclass estate 250cdi with just a bare audio 20
theres a 3.5 jack in the glove box

how can i add ipod to it ? Or usb for a memory stick?
and if i bought a new (s/h) head unit with either a changer cd or one with sat nav would it work or what else would i need to get it all to work?

 

[Srdl]

Can you not just get an iPod to 3.5 Jack cable and plug it in? I’m not saying it will work, just asking the question! Something like this?

3.5mm AUX Audio Jack Cable to 30 Pin Adaptor Converter For iPod iPhone 4s Dock | eBay

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Alternatively, the people to ask are ComandOnline:

Mercedes iPod solutions

Mercedes Benz offers 3 different iPod integration solution depening on your vehicle model and age. The standard type iPod kit enables control of the iPod via steering wheel controls and the instrument cluster display. This is available for most models after mid 2004. No track information or...

www.commandonline.co.uk

They can also advise on changing the head unit to Comand which includes SatNav but it’s very expensive and far from a simple plug and play:

COMAND Retrofit parts

Please select your model from the list below to see the parts specific to your vehicle.

www.commandonline.co.uk

 

[Ian Parkin]

Steve
the ipod connector you linked is a female type that goes onto of a docking station and the the 3.5mm jack goes into any other brand of player.

i only have a jack socket so i could plug my ipod into it like using headphones but wouldn’t be able to control it or charge it.

I’ll give command online a ring tommorow

 

[Hi Flyer]

I’m about to take ownership of an E350 CDI coupe with the same setup. Thinking the Echo Auto may be the simplest solution...

 

[Dean Fletcher]

I hard wired a Bluetooth receiver into mine. Works fine but I never really used it

 

[Ian Parkin]

Apparently £1800 from comandonline to add an ipod !!!

 

[Hi Flyer]

I hard wired a Bluetooth receiver into mine. Works fine but I never really used it

Any details?

 

[sonic]

I’m about to take ownership of an E350 CDI coupe with the same setup. Thinking the Echo Auto may be the simplest solution...

I have a 2011 E350CDI which has a multipin connector on the right side of the glove box. It should come with 3 cables, a iPhone, a USB for memory sticks, & a third for 3.5mm jacks. I run my iPhone from there on long runs, the rest of the time I have my iPod connected to it.

 

[mioba]

good call. Check if it was pre wired for the media interface. Not sure if that was avaialabke on audio 20 though.

 

[Dean Fletcher]

Any details?

Bought a Bluetooth adapter from fleebay, I did buy a half decent one as the sound quality was better. It plugs into the aux in the glove box then wired the USB under the trim to the 12v plug. Saves you having to charge it up

 

[Hi Flyer]

I have a 2011 E350CDI which has a multipin connector on the right side of the glove box. It should come with 3 cables, a iPhone, a USB for memory sticks, & a third for 3.5mm jacks. I run my iPhone from there on long runs, the rest of the time I have my iPod connected to it.

Sadly not. Seems this was specced to the bare minimum where ICE is concerned. But it has the pano roof so…

 

[Hi Flyer]

Tha

Bought a Bluetooth adapter from fleebay, I did buy a half decent one as the sound quality was better. It plugs into the aux in the glove box then wired the USB under the trim to the 12v plug. Saves you having to charge it up

That’s the initial fix. Gone for one that takes a micro SD card as well. I might just keep a power bank in there with it.

 

[sonic]

Tha

That’s the initial fix. Gone for one that takes a micro SD card as well. I might just keep a power bank in there with it.

I did that on our old 2010 SLK with a 3.5mm jack & audio 20. I seem to remember from the audio 20 controls you could only stop & start the music on the iPhone. But this was about 8 years ago & I am sure technology has move on a bit.

 

[Hi Flyer]

I did that on our old 2010 SLK with a 3.5mm jack & audio 20. I seem to remember from the audio 20 controls you could only stop & start the music on the iPhone. But this was about 8 years ago & I am sure technology has move on a bit.

Sadly not. And I can’t find a source level adjustment, as the sound via the aux is very low volume compared to the radio.

 

[sonic]

Sadly not. And I can’t find a source level adjustment, as the sound via the aux is very low volume compared to the radio.

I had no problem with audio level from the aux input, try changing the cable.

 

[Hi Flyer]

I had no problem with audio level from the aux input, try changing the cable.

This is from a Bluetooth adaptor that plugs directly into the aux socket.

 

[sonic]

This is from a Bluetooth adaptor that plugs directly into the aux socket.

Yes correct. The adaptor had a 3.5mm socket & a micro USB.