Newbie C220 CDI Owner

[kem01]

Guys,

I will start with an apology . As a New and Very Happy MB owner, I want to get the most from my new car and have a few questions.

My car is a 56 register C220 CDI Aventgarde with Sport Pack (Is this a W203???)

1. I think I have Phone Pre-wiring (there is a connection in the the central console is this likely to be the UHI and therefore all I will need is the appropriate cradle to make my phone compatible.

2. I see there is a lot of talk about the IPOD connectivity, but either I am thick or just cant see what I am looking for. My Stereo is the Factory fitted Audio 20. I want to get the IPOD connectivity but have an IPOD Nano or soon the IPOD Touch. Is there a connectivity solution that will fit and not cost me the earth.

For all of you diehard MB enthusiasts these might seem like the same old questions and again I apologies, but would be eternally grateful for any help that you can give.

 

[television]

There may be a socket for the Ipod in the glove compartment, not sure.

With the phone it would appear that you just need the holder, for the 6210 and 6310 they are on Ebay often

 

[kem01]

Thanks again for quick response. Checked the glove compartment and no connection :--(.

I have a Nokia E50 but it looks like Bury have a suitable handset

 

[kem01]

Spoke to bury today full of hope that I would get a cradle for my Nokia E50 only to be disappointed :-(.. Unfortunately it appears that MB (in their wisdom and to protect their aftersales business chip the phone setup and the cradle and therefore only a cradle sold by Mercedes is compatible with the factory fitted phone pre wiring.

And guess what MB dont have a cradle for the e50 but did offer me an alternative for £350 excluding fitting.

Has anyone had a similar problem and solved it, other than replacing their phone