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fgwinn
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| W211 iPod integration installation
Is it feasible to do a self-install of the iPod integration kit? I purchased a kit which does not include installation instructions. I could probably find the instructions somewhere. I am wondering if the activation with Star Diagnostics can be handled at the very end after everything is installed. Has anyone had their dealer activate the iPod kit after doing a self-install?
One annoyance is that the iPod module is installed in the same exact spot that I installed the Motorola IHF 1000 car phone kit. So the first thing I have to do is relocate the car phone kit.
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mark cummins
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: W211 iPod integration installation
Its a Lot of work to install the OE I Pod kit into the W211...Try the WIS it WILL have all the Info you may need
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fernweh
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany
Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa
| RE: W211 iPod integration installation
mark cummins - 10/12/2006 9:19 AM
Its a Lot of work to install the OE I Pod kit into the W211...Try the WIS it WILL have all the Info you may need
Question: is the i-pod controlled only with the buttons on the steering wheel? Are all the regular ipod functions available, with display on the Command/Nav screen?
I have to make up my mind if I want the ipod interface or the sat radio installed - don't need both.
Thanks for you input.
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mark cummins
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: W211 iPod integration installation
fernweh - 10/20/2006 11:09 AM
mark cummins - 10/12/2006 9:19 AM
Its a Lot of work to install the OE I Pod kit into the W211...Try the WIS it WILL have all the Info you may need
Question: is the i-pod controlled only with the buttons on the steering wheel? Are all the regular ipod functions available, with display on the Command/Nav screen?
I have to make up my mind if I want the ipod interface or the sat radio installed - don't need both.
Thanks for you input.
Karl
All Functions remain....
I Would go with the I Pod over Sat radio...NO Monthly fee  |
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samhmbz
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: W211 iPod integration installation
fernweh - 10/20/2006 11:09 AM
Question: is the i-pod controlled only with the buttons on the steering wheel? Are all the regular ipod functions available, with display on the Command/Nav screen?
I have to make up my mind if I want the ipod interface or the sat radio installed - don't need both.
Thanks for you input.
Karl
Yes the ipod is controlled only via the steering wheel buttons, except bass/treble ect are controlled on the comand.
The regular main ipod menu is available playlists/artists/ ect. in the instrument cluster, no other menus/settings in ipod.
No options or menus are viewable on the comand screen.
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samhmbz
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: W211 iPod integration installation
fgwinn - 8/8/2006 4:29 PM
Is it feasible to do a self-install of the iPod integration kit? I purchased a kit which does not include installation instructions. I could probably find the instructions somewhere. I am wondering if the activation with Star Diagnostics can be handled at the very end after everything is installed. Has anyone had their dealer activate the iPod kit after doing a self-install?
One annoyance is that the iPod module is installed in the same exact spot that I installed the Motorola IHF 1000 car phone kit. So the first thing I have to do is relocate the car phone kit.
The control unit for the ipod has a little room to move around. The programming could be perfromed afterwards if it is even required alot of vehicles are already programmed............ The IPOD install in the w211/c219/v221 and r171 are not DIY in my opinion.
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