Build or replace stock nav on '02 CLK55
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'02 CLK55 ///AMG '05 Raven R1
Build or replace stock nav on '02 CLK55
I recently picked up a '02 CLK55 and want better sound. I've got some quality componants out of my old car that I'd like to use. Here is the list:
Infinity 6.5 kappa perfect componants. JLaudio 300/2. JLaudio 300/4. Two Infinity kappa 10" dual voice coil woofers. And a Alpine cda-9815 cd/mp3 head unit.
Here's the question:
Can I add the componants minus the head unit to the existing nav-sys on my CLK. Or, do I have to replace the whole thing?
I guess what I really need to know is if the nav unit has any rca outputs that I can run to the amps? If that's the case it would be all too easy!
Any help appreciated.
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Infinity 6.5 kappa perfect componants. JLaudio 300/2. JLaudio 300/4. Two Infinity kappa 10" dual voice coil woofers. And a Alpine cda-9815 cd/mp3 head unit.
Here's the question:
Can I add the componants minus the head unit to the existing nav-sys on my CLK. Or, do I have to replace the whole thing?
I guess what I really need to know is if the nav unit has any rca outputs that I can run to the amps? If that's the case it would be all too easy!
Any help appreciated.
T.I.A.
Davis
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i dont think the alpine head unit would work with this combo while keeping the stock head unit for the nav. on the other hand i dont see why you can't change your components and have two amps and still have the nav.
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Originally Posted by white_w203
i dont think the alpine head unit would work with this combo while keeping the stock head unit for the nav. on the other hand i dont see why you can't change your components and have two amps and still have the nav.
Anyone know the answer?
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Originally Posted by wfoclk55
Yeah I'm wanting to ditch the Alpine head unit and keep the nav but, I still need to know if the nav unit has any rca (low level) outputs.
Anyone know the answer?
Davis
Anyone know the answer?
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Originally Posted by Stack_Hardhouse
If it's COMAND it has fiberoptic connections that won't work with your amps unless you use an adapter.
I'm sure it is the Mercedes COMAND unit. Given that: where would I find one of these mystic adapters, Any clue?
Thanks for the help,
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You have a D2B Command HU and it has speaker level output. Likely best is to use a level compensator and feed that into your amp. The speaker output is a standard ISO type connector, "B" in the diagram.
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Originally Posted by CalifSLK
You have a D2B Command HU and it has speaker level output. Likely best is to use a level compensator and feed that into your amp. The speaker output is a standard ISO type connector, "B" in the diagram.
Maybe I'll try going to some of the highend car stereo places to see if they have a solution. I'd really like to keep the stock nav unit and just upgrade everything else.
More research...!
Anyway here is a pic of the nav sys in my car. It does look to be the D2B system and definitly not the MOST system used on the newer cars.
