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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Bose System? Not a Bose System? (And Option Codes/Info please)

Hey Everyone:
I have a 2000 C230 Kompresser and was wondering how I can find out what kind of system/speakers I have installed. AMP location if there is one, etc,etc. Any help would be great...
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Skylaw: You never got back to me on phone system parts, do you have any??? I would like to put a system in but have no idea on what I need... remember me??

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Look at the speaker grilles to see if they have a little Bose logo on them. If not check the rear speaker deck to see if those grilles have the logo.
I believe the amp is located behind the trunk lining on the left side, if you have one, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Bose System/Not a Bose System? (And Option Codes/Info please)

I checked the Grilles and there is no logos? Would it say in the options codes?
I have the following options:

221 left front seat, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978)
231 garage door opener, mounted in the roof frame (с 01.01.1996)
240 outside temperature indicator (с 01.03.1982)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)
254 Unknown code
292 sidebag in front left and right (с 01.01.1994)
345 rains sensor for windshield wipers (с 01.10.1993)
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
460 vehicles for Canada, additional parts (с 01.10.1995)
471 acceleration skid control (ASR) (с 01.07.1984)
494 California version / version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970) front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
580 air conditioner/Tempmatic (с 01.11.1982)
584 electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.04.1970) electric window lifters, fourfold or sixfold
634 elimination of first aid box (с 01.08.1977)
636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)
657 light alloy wheels, 8-hole, 7x15, with 205/60 R15 tires (с01.10.1993)
668
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
679 spare wheel as basic wheel (с 18.06.1997)
800 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
875 heated screen wash system (с 01.02.1988) windshield washer heated (W201)
955 extension tube on the roof, front equipment package elegance (с 01.11.1991)

Also I'm not sure what the following codes mean does anyone have an answer:

254 Unknown Code
460 vehicles for Canada, additional parts (с 01.10.1995) (Not sure what it means.
668 Unknown Code
800 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year. (Mine is a 2000)
955 Front equipment package elegance (What does it comprise of)

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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code 810 is the code for upgraded sound, bose or H/K. it would appear you do not.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
Originally Posted by Spud
Also I'm not sure what the following codes mean does anyone have an answer:

254 Unknown Code
460 vehicles for Canada, additional parts (с 01.10.1995) (Not sure what it means.
668 Unknown Code
800 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year. (Mine is a 2000)
955 Front equipment package elegance (What does it comprise of)

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254 would be Radio MB Audio 30 USA
460 means some Canada specific parts or setup (lights setup etc. ?)
668 related to packaging for shipping from the factory
800 means MY 2000 car but the build date may be 1999.
955 should be Equipment package Elegance, car dependent set of extras.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Bose System/Not a Bose System? (And Option Codes/Info please)

Thanks Diesel Benz and iolithblue for the information.
The 254 Code for the MB Radio, is there a booster in the system or is it a pretty standard setup??
Also I wanted to install a phone in my car and was wondering if anyone had any leads on equipment for sale, all I have currently is the pre-wiring that is installed. I was talking to Skylaw at one time but we didn't keep in touch..
Any ideas on where I can find some cheap equipment??

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Spud

Skylaw: You never got back to me on phone system parts, do you have any??? I would like to put a system in but have no idea on what I need... remember me??

Spud
Yes; but I have no part numbers. I had referenced you to the the phone bulletin for your car, which has part numbers; and to the dealer, as I recall. I'm not a dealership parts guy.
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