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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Hey guys. I own a 2005 C230 with the H/K system. I wanna put subs and an amp in. I know there is a way to tap into the rear speaker wire...but i dont know where it is or how to. Ive searched.. but im totally lost. Also, is the cleansweep worth getting and how does one install it?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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you can tap in before the H/K amp in the trunk...

the cleansweep is worth it, its only like $100
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Ok.. the only problem is i am totally clueless to what wires are what and where things are possitioned. The mercedes is much better concealed and hidden than my other two cars were. I feel totally lost =S
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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take out the trunk liner and look for an amp
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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alright. Take it out by just popping out the clips right?

Then with the wire, how exactly should I go about tapping into it?

((I know i sound totally helpless.. and ill be honest, i kinda am. I am awsome at wiring brand new stereos on an aftermarket headunit, ive worked at a best buy doing it even...just this car is 1: to nice to mess up on, and 2: complicated >.<))
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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alright. Take it out by just popping out the clips right?

Then with the wire, how exactly should I go about tapping into it?

((I know i sound totally helpless.. and ill be honest, i kinda am. I am awsome at wiring brand new stereos on an aftermarket headunit, ive worked at a best buy doing it even...just this car is 1: to nice to mess up on, and 2: complicated >.<))
Note to self:
Don't take my car to Best Buy for a stereo install.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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=S yeah ha ha. I stand by my case, i am really good at installing stuff.. i just dont wanna mess anything up. Anyways..

So I found the amp...now how exactly do you go about tapping into the wire bundling.


or... if i went and bought the cleansweep, does that connect to the wire harness at the headunit, or at the amp? I really dont wanna try and take out the headunit if it does...

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Whats the "cleansweep"? I STF and nothing..
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