installing aftermarket stereo, need instructions for E Class w210
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
i believe, if the stereo is the same as the 98-02 CLK, there is a CD-Key you buy. stick it in the slot, and you pull the stereo right out. Very easy.
Just check for the two slotted holes on the bottom 2 corners.
Just check for the two slotted holes on the bottom 2 corners.
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Yes, my stereo does have the 2 slots. I cant believe its that easy to remove it. Is this all I need to remove to install an aftermarket stereo? Does anyone sell adapters to connect to aftermarket stereo?
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Yes, my stereo does have the 2 slots. I cant believe its that easy to remove it. Is this all I need to remove to install an aftermarket stereo? Does anyone sell adapters to connect to aftermarket stereo?
Yes, my stereo does have the 2 slots. I cant believe its that easy to remove it. Is this all I need to remove to install an aftermarket stereo? Does anyone sell adapters to connect to aftermarket stereo?
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Yes, it is that easy to remove the head unit. The keys make it real simple.
As for harnesses, I'm not sure about the antenna, but I belive a VW stereo harness is the same and compatible with MB.
As for the amp, i'm not sure about the old models, but if it uses a digital amp, I'm not sure if you can do it. If you have a non-digital amp, then it might be easy.
Not too sure about this subject. However, I would suggest just using an aftermarket amp to run the headunit. Much cleaner sound, better output overall.
As for harnesses, I'm not sure about the antenna, but I belive a VW stereo harness is the same and compatible with MB.
As for the amp, i'm not sure about the old models, but if it uses a digital amp, I'm not sure if you can do it. If you have a non-digital amp, then it might be easy.
Not too sure about this subject. However, I would suggest just using an aftermarket amp to run the headunit. Much cleaner sound, better output overall.
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
As for harnesses, I'm not sure about the antenna, but I belive a VW stereo harness is the same and compatible with MB.
Do you have any additional information about this? Theres not a single harness i can find premade.
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1996 S 420
You can find instructions with pictures on radio removal at this url:
www.perfectmarketaudio.com
Harnesses are kind of tough, not knowing what kind of radio you want to install...
www.perfectmarketaudio.com
Harnesses are kind of tough, not knowing what kind of radio you want to install...
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Radio removal was cake work, now I just need to know if the vw harness and antenna converter works before buying, then about running the additional wire from an accessory and ill have the basics done.
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You can use the VW harness. There are a couple of them so the easiest way to be sure is to pull your stock stereo out and make note of the connectors and how they look. Then match up the VW connector that will do the trick.
The only thing you'll need to custom wire is a remote turn on lead. I usually tap into the cigarette lighter postive terminal as that only gets power when the car is on.
The only thing you'll need to custom wire is a remote turn on lead. I usually tap into the cigarette lighter postive terminal as that only gets power when the car is on.
