Audio Sys. - iPod(R)/iPhone(R) Will Not Charge
iPod/iPhone 3G is not chargedTopic number LI82.60-P-047990
Version 3
Design group 82.60 Radio, audio/video systems
Date 03-18-2010
Validity Model 164, 169, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 219, 221, 230, 245, 251 with media interface (code 518) or retrofitted iPod interface kit (MBA)
Reason for change Model designation added
Reason for block
Complaint:
1. Apple iPod or iPhone 3G is not charged when used on media interface (code 518).
Affected consumer cables:
A001 827 65 04 (supplied with ECE straight connector)
A204 827 04 04 (iPod cable with straight connector)
A001 827 70 04 (supplied with ECE straight connector)
A001 827 68 05 (iPod cable with straight connector)
B6 782 45 26 (supplied with ECE angled connector)
B6 782 45 25 (iPod cable with angled connector)
A204 827 05 04 (supplied with USA straight connector)
A001 827 69 04 (supplied with USA straight connector)
B6 782 45 27 (supplied with USA angled connector)
2. Apple iPod or iPhone 3G is not charged when used with the iPod interface kit (Mercedes-Benz Accessories retrofit).
Affected iPod interface kits:
B6 782 2890
B6 782 4239
B6 782 4246
B6 782 4253
B6 782 4254
B6 782 4258
B6 782 4094
Cause:
Discontinuation of the 12V charging circuit by the Apple Corporation in Apple iPhone 3G and iPod Nano 4G, iPod Touch 2G and iPod classic 120GB.
Note:
Previous iPod/iPhone generations could be charged with 5V and 12V. The iPods/iPhones listed above and future generations can only be charged at 5V.
Note on model series 221, 216:
Due to the power management in model series 221 and 216, the iPod/iPhone is charged only when the engine is running in vehicles with iPod interface kit installed.
Note:
The change in charging circuit from [5v/12v] to 5v is Apple Corporation responsibility and not Mercedes-Benz/Daimler AG. Any unnecessary replacements will be debited.
Remedy:
1. Replace iPod consumer cable (see parts note).
Note:
Occasionally, the message "Charging not supported with this accessory" appears on the display of the iPod Nano even though the iPod Nano is being charged. This message can be ignored if the charging symbol of the iPod nano indicates that the rechargeable battery is being charged (see picture in attachment).
2. Replace iPod cable set of iPod interface kit (see parts note).
Note:
The iPod interface kits listed are not approved for the iPhone 3G or iPod Nano 4G, iPod Touch 2G and iPod classic 120GB.
Note:
Older iPods can be charged with both the old and new consumer/charging cables.
Note:
Occasionally, the message "Charging not supported with this accessory" appears on the display of the iPod Nano even though the iPod Nano is being charged. This message can be ignored if the charging symbol of the iPod Nano indicates that the rechargeable battery is being charged (see picture in attachment).
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Symptoms
Parts
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Validity
Attachment - iPod charging symbol