'02 c230 coupe: sub install - HELP!
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'02 c230 coupe: sub install - HELP!
OK, the weather is finally nice here, and I'm ready to install my amp/sub. I have an 02 c230 coupe - with the Bose system, and COMAND 2.0. I saw a few posts on here regarding this issue, but couldn't find any definite answers. I know where to run the power/ground for my amp, this isn't an issue. I have no clue where I should run the remote wire for the amp, or where I can tap into the sound system to get the sound into the amp. I bought a speaker wire to RCA converter in case I need it. My amp also accepts speaker level inputs as well. Do I need to disconnect my factory amp/sub? When I installed my Comand, I noticed that there isnt any speaker wire coming out of the harness because of the bose system. Can I wire the harness to my amp somehow to get signal directly from the COMAND? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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You can tap RCA line out signal from the rear decks in sedans so maybe your rear speakers (don't really know how the config is in the coupe), that's what I hear most people do when they keep ther factory head unit. The remote turn on I think can be wired to the factory deck somewhere (?), possibly the ACC wire to trigger it when you start the car.
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Yea thats what i did in my last car. the c-coupe only has speakers in the doors though. None in the back, only the subwoofer. It has the BOSE system too, so I think the wiring is different. It ended up raining all weekend, so i didnt have a chance to pull anything apart. I know there is def. no speaker wire behind the COMAND though.
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Originally Posted by morph860
Yea thats what i did in my last car. the c-coupe only has speakers in the doors though. None in the back, only the subwoofer. It has the BOSE system too, so I think the wiring is different. It ended up raining all weekend, so i didnt have a chance to pull anything apart. I know there is def. no speaker wire behind the COMAND though.
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@ morph860
Please STFF since the turn-on signal and speaker taps have been discussed numerous times.
@ davis4949
W202 is different form W203. Lets make sure we pass correct info when we do it; i.e. ACC wire.
Please STFF since the turn-on signal and speaker taps have been discussed numerous times.
@ davis4949
W202 is different form W203. Lets make sure we pass correct info when we do it; i.e. ACC wire.
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