inputs.text: wish would work sad disappointed - wish would work girlfriend drives 2005 mercedes clk230 factory ipod docking kit always complains not charge phone wire short dock extension cable quickly fixed short cable no problehem however charging issue much complicated car designed older firewire 12v charging style rather new usb 5v charging iphone 4s says charging not supportedi tried another product different manufacturer immediately noticed one appeared better build quality optimistic plugged worked right away thought would easy fix couple days started charging intermittently next day stopped workingthere serious potential probably order another one hopes first one received defective course amazon quickly refunded money accepted returnalso part compatible 30pin lightening converter cable supports audio charging part dock extension 30pin lightening converter able user ipad iphone 5 charging audio car charging adapter would reliable