W211 aux input for mp3 player

[st4]

I would like to know how to do this, if its possible or whether its a trip to the dealer. It would be a simple aux input I'd want as I chop and change my tech a fair bit. Having the mp3 display on the car's head unit isn't vital, I'd make a mega long playlist and away I'd go. It would be like Clyde 1 minus the DJ and ad breaks sorta thing.

I have a creative Zen Xtra 60gb and i'd like to plug it in via its headphone socket into the car, I would be using a male/male headphone cable.

I do not have COMAND but do have the indash cd system. On an aside the speaker set up in the E class I have is top notch.

 

[rf065]

Not sure about the W211, but on my 2005 W209 with an Audio 20, I fitted part number A2104405005 which gives me an aux input with connection in glovebox (in the W209, this connects to a connector in the passenger door trim & not at the back of the Audio 20). I have a Creative Zen Xtra 40gb which I use through the headphone socket & it works fine. I've since ran an extension cable from the glovebox connection into the centre console box so the MP3 player is a bit nearer if I want to change tracks when stopped at lights etc. Works well for me, £20 total cost against £450 from MB albeit with steeering wheel controls & track listing on display.

Russ

 

[st4]

Thanks, I will look into this at my dealer, then for parts on eBay if they quote silly money.

 

[piestore]

aux inpu

HI

I am not sure but I don't think the head set has that function. The easy way to tell (i am asuming you have audio 20 radio) is to press and hold the CDC button for about 3 seconds if the set then reports "AUX active" your Ok a lead costs about 15 quid and takes 10 minutes to fit. If you dont get any result then the head set is not capable and your best bet is an FM modulatore