Audio 20 Dot Matrix iPod B-Class

[AngryBritain]

Hi Guys

Apologies if this has been covered a million times before but I've searched and can't quite find the answer I'm looking for.

I have a 2007 B-Class with the dot matrix Audio 20. If I press CDC for a few seconds I get AUX Input Active which is cool. Sadly, no connection in the glovebox So, my questions are:

1. What cable do I need to connect an iPod? (Pref an iPod connection and not a 3.5mm jobby)
2. Where do I get it from?
3. Am I going to have to remove the radio to fit it?
4. Is it an P.I.T.A to do and is there a guide somewhere?

I know the AUX connection is a bit of a limited way to get an iPod connection but I don't currently have £400 to get MB to give me the proper one that lets you control it via the steering wheel and see it in the dash (( *sob story*

Thanks a million and apologies again if this is old ground.

AB

 

[npuk]

Well if you prefer an ipod connection and not the 3.5mm socket then you need the ipod kit.

You only have two choices either the 3.5mm aux input http://www.comandonline.co.uk/mb_aux_ntg2.html or the ipod kit http://www.comandonline.co.uk/mercedes_ipod_ntg2.html. Or an aftermarket interface like mCar which costs even more.

Retrofit guides for both on http://www.mercupgrades.com/W245+B-class-11.html

 

[gwwishart]

I found the official Mercedes iPod kit on eBay for a steal - plugs into the rear of the Audio 20 unit, and feeds through to the glove compartment. iPod sits in a special holder fitted to the compartment, and you control everything from the steering wheel controls - sounds great, and very easy to use.