W163 2003 Ipod or AUX added to Command 2.0 radio upgrade

[Kiwi_Benz]

Upgrade of the Command 2.0 Bose sound system without MOST etc is possible. I purchased a cable (and the head unit removal keys) from the guys at Command Online in the UK and it came with instructions to attach 4 wires into the back of the head unit into C2.

You then fit the other end of the cable (which is the AUX in plug) wherever you want, within reason... the cable is quite short. It is suggested it goes in the glovebox but I installed mine in the passenger seat footwell area beside the Accessory power plug (see pics). 18.5mm hole to be drilled - that made me nervous!

I did get confused as there was a plug in C2 already, with two wires. I took that plug apart (after carefully taking note of the pin position of the wires) and then just inserted the 2 original wires and the 4 new wires onto the correct pins. Done!

If I can do this mod, anyone can - I am the guy that if you give me a hammer everything looks like a nail!

Ipod now plays through the AUX option (found in the system menu).

 

[Kiwi_Benz]

These are pics of the plug in C@ with the two wires (pink and grey - we can argue that but they look pink and grey to me ) .

 

[AnthonyUK]

I also went this route but it really was a stopgap for me as the input is line level so requires an amp really or the audio is quite quiet.
I ended up selling the COMAND 2.0 for what I paid and fitted an Android unit which looks OEMish and is just so much better audio and functionality wise.