Ipod integration A Class 150

[NUFFSED]

Hi All,

Just ordered an ex demo A150 on a 58 plate but it doesn't come with standard ipod/mp3 player integration. I called the dealer to ask if this could be fitted and they said it would be £600ish because it would take 3+ hours to install + parts as the whole dashboard would need to taken apart in order to get to the head unit!

Does anyone know if this is true? If so, are there any stereo fitters in the south east of the UK that someone could recommend which don't charge £125 an hour like the merc dealers!

Any advise greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Nuff.

[Mr T]

This is the work required:
Mercedes IPOD Retrofit

However, that's for the older pre-09 audio equipment. If you have the newer colour screen Audio-20 (which it may/may not be on a 58), then by the sounds of things the install/parts will be slightly different.

Comand.co.uk - Great Deals on Mercedes Comand & Retrofitting Installations - these guys are probably considered one of the best/the best in the country for Mercedes options retrofits - they are based down in Surrey.

[NUFFSED]

Thanks Mr T

Yes, I think it must have the audio 20 system as the display is in colour.

I'll give those chaps at comand a call and hopefully they'll a) be able to do it and b) charge less than Mercedes @ £125 per hour!

[Mr T]

Let us know the outcome. I have the Media Interface fitted so the iPod connects in the glovebox to the Audio 20 - the control is v. good subject to a few niggly points (length of track name display in the MFD being the main one).

[J400uk]

Hmm I'm 99% sure the current (UK) A-Class has a standard fit 3.5mm input in the glovebox. If yours has this its not really worth going to the extra trouble of getting the iPod kit fitted, as both fundamently do the same thing.