My 1999 E300 (now with 125k miles) came with an OE casette tape deck w/ car phone and a radio. A few years back I replaced it myself with an OE (European) Radio/CD player/radio (Becker 10 I think). Trouble is, there's no way to directly connect my iPod. I have tried using those dorky gadgets that broadcast the iPod output to an unused radio station but all the ones I have tried stink. Is there a way to rig up a direct connection? Can I do it myself? I am mildly handy. Can I get somebody to install something to facilitate this? Something short of an entirely new stereo? Or if that's the best way, is there anything that will pop in like the OE models? If a new stereo is the answer I'd prefer one that looks at home in my MB. I plan on at least another 100,000 miles.

 

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1 - DIY Ipod auxillary input on 2000-2002 Benz Radio w/PICS - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

2 - DIY 1996-1998 W210 Becker Radio Auxillary IPOD hack with Pics and video - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum