M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

new radio help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 03-05-2015, 05:47 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
sirdude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ML 500
new radio help

I just got a 2004 ML 500, and I want to replace the stock receiver with my aftermarket unit.

The ML has a Bose system, and someone also told me that it probably uses fiber for audio connections.

Is there any easy way to accomplish this? Do I need a special wiring harnesses?

Last edited by sirdude; 03-05-2015 at 05:51 PM.
Old 03-05-2015, 11:42 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
art_arev's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Posts: 504
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
2003 ML55,2007 ML63
If you are changing just the Head Unit, you cant use the bose amp & you cant use the stock speakers, you need 4 ohm speakers.
If you are installing a new amp as well ,then you can use the stock speakers.
In any case you cant use the bose amp
Old 04-17-2015, 09:31 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
gIzzE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
E320 Estate for wafting and M3 SMG for blasting!
Easiest way is buy a new amp, then put that where the BOSE amp is and use the wiring that comes from that to the speakers, so all you will need to add is power and rca from the new head unit.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: new radio help



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:15 AM.