CLS320 IPOD AUX connection

[Fats25]

I have the standard aux port in the glove box that I use for connecting my ipod. Obviously I cannot then use the steering wheel controls, but that is fine for what I want.

The issue I have is that the ipod is only playing in mono from the left hand side speakers. Is all fine through radio/cd/phone etc. I have tried two cables, and different ipods, connected to this aux port and both are only playing in mono.

Any idea if this aux port is only a mono output? I can't understand why this would be the case - but just wondering.

[Classy6]

It's definitely not mono.

Is it still under warranty? You've checked obvious thinks like the balence/fader & the connection is plugged in properly?

[SLacKer]

Are you sure the cable you are using is not mono. Easy check is you will see two black rings on a stereo lead and only 1 on a mono lead. Also ensure the cable is inserted fully. I know it is obvious so if it is stereo I will and you can me (well my stunt stand in)

I have used my aux without issue on the ML but the volume is dependent on the iPod volume.

[Fats25]

Balance/Fader checked and all as expected. i.e. when listening to radio all works fine. When ipod plugged in, fader works front/back (left only), and balance only works on left speakers.

Is definitely plugged in correctly, as double checked this. I made assumption that cable is stereo, so I will double check when I am home. I think a mate of mine has a different model cable to mine and his works, so I will test with this.

[HUW JONES]

Hello,
If you do find a cable which works correctly would you mind posting details please as I am in the market for one.
Many thanks,
Huw.

[phumy]

Fats25 said:

Balance/Fader checked and all as expected. i.e. when listening to radio all works fine. When ipod plugged in, fader works front/back (left only), and balance only works on left speakers.

Is definitely plugged in correctly, as double checked this. I made assumption that cable is stereo, so I will double check when I am home. I think a mate of mine has a different model cable to mine and his works, so I will test with this.

Is there an "equaliser" in the ipod "settings" that maybe needs to be adjusted? Just athought as that might be only set to left side!!

[DSLiverpool]

I use a cable from Halfords and it works with ipod and my nokia in the CLS, £14.99 a rip but it works.

NOTE if not fully inserted you get left hand mono only

[HUW JONES]

DSLiverpool said:

I use a cable from Halfords and it works with ipod and my nokia in the CLS, £14.99 a rip but it works.

NOTE if not fully inserted you get left hand mono only

Thanks!

[Fats25]

Just to let you know I have a £15 cable from Maplins - this is the 2nd one I have tried - same result. My mate (who I have not got round to seeing has a cable from HMV) - so I will see if this fixes it.

The cable is definitely plugged in fully! But I am beginning to think this is a cable issue, and not a car issue - which is good.

Will let you know when I test with my mates cablem.

[Fats25]

Are you ready for th idiot answer?

Had some time this weekend to test. It is not the car. It is not the cable. It was the bloody podcast I was trying to listen to!

All other music on IPOD is ok. However this one podcast does not play in stereo.

[SLacKer]