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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 08:59 AM
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Simple Q: Does D2B CD changer require programming?
I just bought an MB/Alpine cd changer for my 2002 C320 and the seller (an MB tech) says that, unless the car has had a changer before, a reprogramming by the dealer is needed to have it recognized. However, I had heard otherwise.

Is dealer programming required?
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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It will need to be programmed eventually. Fault codes will build up until the changer stops working. Sometimes this takes months, but it happened to one person in a few daysl
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks. That's what I needed to know.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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I am trying to install an optical cd changer to a 2002 E320. Is the reprogramming necessary? I don't have command option. If necessary, is it easy that one can do it himself?

This is the first time I heard one has to reprogram HU for CD changer. I installed 4 cd changers before.....

Your advise is greatly appreciated.

Ben

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It will need to be programmed eventually. Fault codes will build up until the changer stops working. Sometimes this takes months, but it happened to one person in a few daysl
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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If the E is like the C, eventually you will need to have someone with a DAS computer program the D2B controller.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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Hi Lynn,

Thanks. How do I find out if E is like the C class?
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Try calling you service advisor at the dealer, or the the MBUSA customer assistance center at 1-800-FOR-MERC
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It's been 9 months, and I haven't had any fault codes and I haven't had the changer stop working.
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No HU of MB needs to be configured to get the functionality. But your dealer should do a DAS configuration of the D2B ring to make sure you will not get an additional error code.
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