$130 for MB to recognize my cd changer??
08-22-2002, 02:39 PM
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$130 for MB to recognize my cd changer??
I bought the MB in-glove 6 disc changer and installed it, but the head unit doesnt seem to recognize the changer exists (showing "no cd changer" on the display). I figure I have to have the car's computer updated to look for the cd changer. According to previous threads here, this doesnt usually happen, but it can happen.
I call around to the dealers here (northern VA) and the closest dealer wants $130 to do it. $130 bucks to update the chip? What is involved in this that it would cost so much money? I bought the CD changer and installed it myself in order to save money.
-Mark
I call around to the dealers here (northern VA) and the closest dealer wants $130 to do it. $130 bucks to update the chip? What is involved in this that it would cost so much money? I bought the CD changer and installed it myself in order to save money.
-Mark
08-22-2002, 02:47 PM
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I remember reading about cutting the battery power for a while. Then when power is restored, the computer searches for options. Try that first - cut the ground (not the pos).
Worst case, you lose your clock time and the engine adaptation to your driving style.
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Worst case, you lose your clock time and the engine adaptation to your driving style.
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08-22-2002, 04:04 PM
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My Audio 10 CD was not recognized after installation and battery disconnect. I had my car serviced to adjust the Bose AudioPilot and my technician made the appropriate changes for the Audio 10 CD at the same time so I wouldn't have to pay for it.
08-22-2002, 04:56 PM
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When I had the MB CD changer installed by the dealer, they installed the software recognized the changer. I believe I also read this on another previous posting. The dealer charged me $120 to install the unit - also included a bracket that did not come with the original kit and cd-changer.
08-23-2002, 09:02 AM
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I thought all the dealer had to do was hook up the laptop to the computer, and just enable the cd changer (just like what they do to enable the Xenon's). $130 is over 1 hour of labor..kind of high just to enable a cd changer. 
Wish there's a way we can get a hold of that software! Hehe...
Wish there's a way we can get a hold of that software! Hehe...
08-23-2002, 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by SLK Boy
I thought all the dealer had to do was hook up the laptop to the computer, and just enable the cd changer (just like what they do to enable the Xenon's). $130 is over 1 hour of labor..kind of high just to enable a cd changer. Wish there's a way we can get a hold of that software! Hehe...
I thought all the dealer had to do was hook up the laptop to the computer, and just enable the cd changer (just like what they do to enable the Xenon's). $130 is over 1 hour of labor..kind of high just to enable a cd changer.
Wish there's a way we can get a hold of that software! Hehe...
