Network Jack in Armrest...

Jason1000RR · 06-11-2009, 02:19 AM

What's it for? Just got a CLK55 last week!

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Stiggs · 06-12-2009, 01:15 AM

What does it look like? Can you snap a pic?

gregory13lil · 06-12-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason1000RR

What's it for? Just got a CLK55 last week!

The RJ45 connection is for your Phone cradle system.

Greg

Jason1000RR · 06-12-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggs

What does it look like? Can you snap a pic?

gregory13lil, is there any way to adapt it to an iPod?

gregory13lil · 06-12-2009, 02:56 PM

I dont think theres a way to do that since it goes through a different system and not just directly to the car stereo BUT ...I may be wrong

You should have a direct AUX connection in your glove box on the right hand side if you have the factory NAV unit.

Greg

agtman · 06-15-2009, 11:21 PM

i have an 04 CLK55 also and the jack in the armrest is for bluetooth device. They sell cradle adapter kits which come with the device (V60) that enables bluetooth in the car. I havent bought one yet but they are like $300 bucks on ebay. I did put a DICE D2B mercedes iPod conversion kit into my car to replace the crappy CD changer and it works GREAT. They go for like $350 plus installation. Here is a pic of my iPod kit (with my iPhone) and the Bluetooth kit.

gregory13lil · 06-16-2009, 11:50 PM

I knew it was for the phone but not for a direct bluetooth connection!! WOW!! Damn W208, they need to make one for us as well!!

Greg

MarcusF · 06-17-2009, 04:45 PM

W208s don't have to be out in the cold.

Alpine makes an iDA-X305 head unit that reads digital files (not through the analog cable, but real digital output) from an iPhone, iPod, or any USB powered hard drive (32Gb thumb drives hold a lot of music). The iDA-X305 is Bluetooth capable (another $100), and using the PAC boxes will allow steering wheel controls to function and supply a balanced signal interconnection (which is what the BOSE amps are looking for). I paid a price comparable to the DICE unit.

gregory13lil · 06-17-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcusF

W208s don't have to be out in the cold.

Alpine makes an iDA-X305 head unit that reads digital files (not through the analog cable, but real digital output) from an iPhone, iPod, or any USB powered hard drive (32Gb thumb drives hold a lot of music). The iDA-X305 is Bluetooth capable (another $100), and using the PAC boxes will allow steering wheel controls to function and supply a balanced signal interconnection (which is what the BOSE amps are looking for). I paid a price comparable to the DICE unit.

VERY Valuable info!!! Thanks!!! I am getting tired of my factory Nav unit so I will start looking into this unit.

Greg

06-12-2009, 01:15 AM	#2
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,188 Drives: 2003 CLK55	What does it look like? Can you snap a pic? __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

06-12-2009, 02:56 PM	#5
gregory13lil MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 1,123 Drives: 2000 CLK430	I dont think theres a way to do that since it goes through a different system and not just directly to the car stereo BUT ...I may be wrong You should have a direct AUX connection in your glove box on the right hand side if you have the factory NAV unit. Greg __________________

06-16-2009, 11:50 PM	#7
gregory13lil MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 1,123 Drives: 2000 CLK430	I knew it was for the phone but not for a direct bluetooth connection!! WOW!! Damn W208, they need to make one for us as well!! Greg __________________

06-17-2009, 04:45 PM	#8
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 1,499 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	W208s don't have to be out in the cold. Alpine makes an iDA-X305 head unit that reads digital files (not through the analog cable, but real digital output) from an iPhone, iPod, or any USB powered hard drive (32Gb thumb drives hold a lot of music). The iDA-X305 is Bluetooth capable (another $100), and using the PAC boxes will allow steering wheel controls to function and supply a balanced signal interconnection (which is what the BOSE amps are looking for). I paid a price comparable to the DICE unit. __________________ Mercedes-Benz spec page Signal to Noise Join the Mercedes-Benz Club of America here

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