IPOD fibre optic cable. wanted

[white van man]

where can i buy this cable to link the ipod via the cd changer port that also runs off the steering wheel.

 

[bitonw]

google ice gateway 500

 

[white van man]

cheers mate for the instant reply,googled it and got it,just need to get one asap for the new car coming....

 

[blassberg]

works off steering wheel?

 

[white van man]

thanks men for the replys,i looked into this today as well in glasgow,there seems to be a few people who can sort this.one guy told me the display shall not work is this right or is he thinking of an older version of linking head unit to ipod.i want it to work of the wheel as you say blassberg but i would also like to be able to read the display to see what is available,cheers

white van man

 

[bitonw]

i have the manual if you want to download it so you can see how it works...

 

[white van man]

bitonw,saw a merc dealer online selling the cable itself for £172,guy on fleebay £200 but only £20 fitting charge,i have contacted the dealer that i bought the car from and they say they will give me the cable at cost,so all i need is a good cheap installer in the glasgow area!!
car was meant to be here tomorrow,got call today saying it has to be ferried in fom abroad!! sure chestnut.prob the transporter is not coming up north until next week!! wish they were honest!!

 

[white van man]

here is the link to the cable as above.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-IPOD...oryZ3293QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[bitonw]

Thx for the link.

 

[Alfie]

The parts for this are available from Mercedes as follows;

MB6 7 82 4213 - ipod interface £132.00
MB6 7 82 4229 - ipod cradle £9.15

Add VAT and its £165.85

why buy it from eBay???????

 

[white van man]

cheers alfie,i shall note the numbers and get a hold of these parts soon,just need to find a fitter now!! anyauo sparks in the glasgow area on here!!

 

[bitonw]

why buy it from eBay???????

Yeah, most people always thinks that eBay is cheaper... :lol:

 

[mlawson]

iPod integration

Alfie, I am contemplating the same upgrade on my W203 (2002) with an Audio 30 I have retrofitted (Becker BE4718, MB part A 203 820 46 85).

I get different answers from different dealers on compatibility with my radio, that is after the initial astonishment that I dare to retrofit my own radio withou using a dealer

My research suggests that it wouldnt work because of the optical bus. Audio 30 uses D2B whereas the models that are being shown as compatible on the MB website are all MOST bus. But I dont know that much about them.

I am almost at the point of buying it anyway to see, from a dealer that says yes - but feel a bit exposed as I would be fitting it myself and may invalidate the integration kits warranty and thus be prevented from getting my money back if they were wrong.

Any advice would be appreciated.

2nd choice is Dension Gateway 500 - but this is quite a bit more expensive.

 

[jberks]

I assume it doesn't work with an late 04 E Class though? (Audio 20)

As an aside, I have discovered (after a year) that my cd changer does play MP3s. I now have most of my CDs loaded and still have 2 free slots in the changer and another in the head unit! No track names though.

 

[Shambolic]

I still use my monster cable with ipod mini just sitting in front of gear lever.
Ok I cant use the steering controls to change or see the tracks but I have different playlists set up for driving so just start b4 I set off and it automatically stops when engine off.
When I set off again I press play again nae bother Only problem is I have it set to 107 Fm and there is a station in Lanarkshire that is the same frequency so can interfere!!
That is only drawback I can see and a wee loss of quality which is barely noticeable!!
Cost approx$40 when in New York the other year

 

[Alfie]

Alfie, I am contemplating the same upgrade on my W203 (2002) with an Audio 30 I have retrofitted (Becker BE4718, MB part A 203 820 46 85).

I get different answers from different dealers on compatibility with my radio, that is after the initial astonishment that I dare to retrofit my own radio withou using a dealer

My research suggests that it wouldnt work because of the optical bus. Audio 30 uses D2B whereas the models that are being shown as compatible on the MB website are all MOST bus. But I dont know that much about them.

I am almost at the point of buying it anyway to see, from a dealer that says yes - but feel a bit exposed as I would be fitting it myself and may invalidate the integration kits warranty and thus be prevented from getting my money back if they were wrong.

Any advice would be appreciated.

2nd choice is Dension Gateway 500 - but this is quite a bit more expensive.

The only way to 'factory' fit an IPOD to a pre facelifted W203 is via the Aux in if you have COMAND. I'm not sure if the Becker unit has this capability. If it does, then all it will give you is an MP3 input with no charging of the IPOD or control from the steering wheel. You may be better off with a Dension or similar.

 

[bitonw]

The Audio 30 APS (Becker BE4718) doesn't have any Aux in and uses D2B interface. As Alfie writes or change it for a COMAND or use some Dension kit like the Gateway 500 etc.

 

[mlawson]

Many thanks

Thanks guys. The dealer finally admitted that it was not compatibile with the iPod integration. Dension Gateway 500 looks promising, COMAND a bit exensive and nowhere to put my sunglasses

Mark

 

[white van man]

have now sorted the fitting out,still need a cable,been quoted £165 by local MB dealer,any cheaper out there!! help as the wife is biting my ear due to the return of xmas presents,this may be the answer to my prayers!!

 

[Alfie]

have now sorted the fitting out,still need a cable,been quoted £165 by local MB dealer,any cheaper out there!! help as the wife is biting my ear due to the return of xmas presents,this may be the answer to my prayers!!

Thats a good price you wont find the genuine parts much cheaper.

I fitted another IPOD interface to a W203 (2005) today. Took less than an hour to have the comand out, the interface in and working. Its not too difficult. Most awkward part is getting the glove box off, drilled and back on!