Newbie question - 2009 ML with interface in centre console what connectors for bluetooth

[MickysBenz]

Hi members,

Newbie here, have recently bought a really clean 2009 ML320. Have been trying to sift through what connector i need in order to stream bluetooth audio though the factory head unit. My car doesn't have any plugs/sockets in the glove box, all it has is a slightly strange looking plug in the centre console, known as the interface i believe.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what item i need to buy in order to stream audio please? BTW, the phone bluetooth works fine as it is.

I have seen a bunch of connectors that are intended for the outlet in the glovebox but as mentioned, my glovebox is empty.

Many thanks in advance,

Micky

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Hi members,

Newbie here, have recently bought a really clean 2009 ML320. Have been trying to sift through what connector i need in order to stream bluetooth audio though the factory head unit. My car doesn't have any plugs/sockets in the glove box, all it has is a slightly strange looking plug in the centre console, known as the interface i believe.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what item i need to buy in order to stream audio please? BTW, the phone bluetooth works fine as it is.

I have seen a bunch of connectors that are intended for the outlet in the glovebox but as mentioned, my glovebox is empty.

Many thanks in advance,

Micky

Welcome to MBClub and congratulations on your new car. It sounds like you had a media interface which will enable you to connect your phone and play music using the COMAND or steering wheel controls.

This link takes you to where you can buy the cables you’ll need, but I would double-check with COMMANDonline 50to make sure you buy the correct cable for your phone and car:

Media Interface cable set for ML/GL/R/CL/S/CLC

If your car was specified with the Media Interface (which allows iPod, aux-in and USB connection on the Model Year 2009 audio units which have built in phone systems), you will have a MI connector in the glovebox or centre glovebox, into which you plug the appropriate cable set, or a different...

www.commandonline.co.uk

Do you have any electronic fittings in the upper section of the arm rest. That’s where the attachment would be if your car has a factory integrated telephone telephone set-up.