DIY installation of AVIC & other aftermarket HU's for W203 (Warning! lots of images!)
02-25-2008, 12:03 PM
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Is it necessary to replace the amp(s) and all of the speakers? I want to do a simple swap of the headunit for a Z2 (with bluetooth, ipod, and steering wheel control add-ons) without the hassle or expense of changing everything else in the car...
02-25-2008, 03:21 PM
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02-28-2008, 06:17 PM
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Just for those people who are planning on using this guide, the Metra 70-9401 harness does NOT work with all W203 models. My radio has 2 plugs from it and only one of them fits into the metra harness and the pins don't line up properly. There must be different harnesses out there? 
02-28-2008, 06:20 PM
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I have a 2002 C320 with the tape-deck stereo and 10disc CD changer in the glov box. As far as I know I don't have the Bose stereo or anything special like that. I have Metra harness 70-9401 and it has two equal size plugs on it. The mercedes plugs are different sizes, one being too wide to fit in the metra harness. I had to order this one from egay because no one local had the metra harness...
02-29-2008, 12:24 AM
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Everyone went to Carpi131 but I decided on Pac's Swi-X+Swi-Can for the steering wheel button interface and they are made here in the US thus shipped from here and they are even sold on Ebay...
02-29-2008, 08:51 PM
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'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
C-class (W203) Jun-04 > CAN With Steering wheel control and Fakra connector CA-R-PI.133
for your car I think you will need the 133
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIONE...spagenameZWDVW
02-29-2008, 08:54 PM
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Guys, where did you connected the 3.5mm (headphone type) plug of the interface!?
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
02-29-2008, 11:24 PM
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Guys, where did you connected the 3.5mm (headphone type) plug of the interface!?
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
02-29-2008, 11:29 PM
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Now question I have on steering wheel adaptor: I am using the Pac's SWI-X+SWI-CAN(one plugs into the other then to radio/metra harness.)
1. Cam someone draw me what wires to tap into from the radio and metra harness? To install the SWI-X+SWI-CAN?
1. Cam someone draw me what wires to tap into from the radio and metra harness? To install the SWI-X+SWI-CAN?
02-29-2008, 11:50 PM
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Here is the link its the top picture for the SWI-CAN it shown together with the SWI-X
2nd link is PDF of install...
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...el%20Interface
http://pac-audio.com/instructions/swi-can.pdf
3rd connection diagram which I just noticed...
http://pac-audio.com/instructions/sw...pp%20guide.pdf
2nd link is PDF of install...
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...el%20Interface
http://pac-audio.com/instructions/swi-can.pdf
3rd connection diagram which I just noticed...
http://pac-audio.com/instructions/sw...pp%20guide.pdf
03-02-2008, 12:29 AM
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2007 C230 Sport
Sunroof controls and window controls acting up
Ok got my AVIC D3 in and I have to say I really like the unit, and will like it more once i can get the Steering wheel working.
One question, it appears that after installing my sunroof controls are a little wacky to open the sunroof normally I could just pull back on the button once and it would open all the way. now it only goes back about 4" and stops then I pull back again for another 4". Also the windows used to go all the way up with on pull on the window switch and now I have to pull and hold to get the window up.
Does this have anything to do with the Avic Install / CAN system?
Car is a 2007 C230 Sport.
I'm using a BEST harness that the my car-fi supplier indicated fit the car's harness (which it does perfectly)
I appreciate any and all help.
One question, it appears that after installing my sunroof controls are a little wacky to open the sunroof normally I could just pull back on the button once and it would open all the way. now it only goes back about 4" and stops then I pull back again for another 4". Also the windows used to go all the way up with on pull on the window switch and now I have to pull and hold to get the window up.
Does this have anything to do with the Avic Install / CAN system?
Car is a 2007 C230 Sport.
I'm using a BEST harness that the my car-fi supplier indicated fit the car's harness (which it does perfectly)
I appreciate any and all help.
03-02-2008, 03:17 AM
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Guys, where did you connected the 3.5mm (headphone type) plug of the interface!?
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
I have all connected except that plug! Off course my steering wheel buttons aren't working, but I have Pioneer at my cluster!
I don't have the connector n.2, my radio didn't bring it, but I have the connector n.3 with all connections plugged to an 4 channel amp!
The unit is working 100% even without the connector n.2!
What is missing?!
I bumped into the same problem.
That little "Jack" connector is to go to the connector 2 behind your unit. There is no plug in the connector 2 for that !! true! actually you have to conect the harness provided in the box to the connector 2 then you will see this plug on the harness.
03-02-2008, 03:33 AM
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Ok got my AVIC D3 in and I have to say I really like the unit, and will like it more once i can get the Steering wheel working.
One question, it appears that after installing my sunroof controls are a little wacky to open the sunroof normally I could just pull back on the button once and it would open all the way. now it only goes back about 4" and stops then I pull back again for another 4". Also the windows used to go all the way up with on pull on the window switch and now I have to pull and hold to get the window up.
Does this have anything to do with the Avic Install / CAN system?
Car is a 2007 C230 Sport.
I'm using a BEST harness that the my car-fi supplier indicated fit the car's harness (which it does perfectly)
I appreciate any and all help.
One question, it appears that after installing my sunroof controls are a little wacky to open the sunroof normally I could just pull back on the button once and it would open all the way. now it only goes back about 4" and stops then I pull back again for another 4". Also the windows used to go all the way up with on pull on the window switch and now I have to pull and hold to get the window up.
Does this have anything to do with the Avic Install / CAN system?
Car is a 2007 C230 Sport.
I'm using a BEST harness that the my car-fi supplier indicated fit the car's harness (which it does perfectly)
I appreciate any and all help.
03-02-2008, 07:47 AM
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I bumped into the same problem.
That little "Jack" connector is to go to the connector 2 behind your unit. There is no plug in the connector 2 for that !! true! actually you have to conect the harness provided in the box to the connector 2 then you will see this plug on the harness.
That little "Jack" connector is to go to the connector 2 behind your unit. There is no plug in the connector 2 for that !! true! actually you have to conect the harness provided in the box to the connector 2 then you will see this plug on the harness.
The adapter instructions where useless!!
03-02-2008, 11:01 AM
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Thank you very much, you just saved me a night on the couch when my wife drives to work tomorrow.
03-02-2008, 06:34 PM
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03-02-2008, 09:16 PM
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03-04-2008, 01:45 PM
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Something Slow
Question to all who HAD the Factory Navigation Then Upgraded to the Pioneer or any other Brand Navigation Headunit.. How Do You Set the Clock In the DASH???? for Daylight Saving Time??
03-05-2008, 05:33 AM
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