Aftermarket Head Unit Verification
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W203 C320
Aftermarket Head Unit Verification
Hey guys,
Tried doing the AUX solder DIY last night. Got everything working then accidentally ripped one of the wires off which pulled the board off. So now it's time to get a new head unit.
I did my research and found some old resources and wanted to verify/clarify before I order everything.
First off, I've got 2001 C320 with Bose setup but no navigation.
I'll be following this guide for reference: http://www.marcusfitzhugh.com/CLK/DIY/headunit2.html
And to hook the head unit up, I'll need the following parts:
1. 2. 3.
If I want steering wheel controls, I'll get the PAC SWI stuff, but I think I'm going to opt out of that for now unless you guys think it's crucial (speed sensor, etc)
Does this look right? Everyone, including Crutchfield likes to make a big deal about putting aftermarket head units in this vehicle. Like that the entire system is fiber, or that you have rewire all the speakers/amps. I don't believe this.
Thanks
Tried doing the AUX solder DIY last night. Got everything working then accidentally ripped one of the wires off which pulled the board off. So now it's time to get a new head unit.
I did my research and found some old resources and wanted to verify/clarify before I order everything.
First off, I've got 2001 C320 with Bose setup but no navigation.
I'll be following this guide for reference: http://www.marcusfitzhugh.com/CLK/DIY/headunit2.html
And to hook the head unit up, I'll need the following parts:
1. 2. 3.
If I want steering wheel controls, I'll get the PAC SWI stuff, but I think I'm going to opt out of that for now unless you guys think it's crucial (speed sensor, etc)
Does this look right? Everyone, including Crutchfield likes to make a big deal about putting aftermarket head units in this vehicle. Like that the entire system is fiber, or that you have rewire all the speakers/amps. I don't believe this.
Thanks
Last edited by henrybayuzick; Jun 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM.
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Crutchfield is right the radio sends the signal over fiber to the Bose amp in the trunk where all the speaker wire is run to. So to put in an aftermarket radio you would either have to run new wire to the wires at the amp or to each speaker from the radio. Also remember Bose speakers do not play nice with any other system so the speakers should be replaced as well as they run at 2ohm.
Remember to search this has been discussed many times on here and as the 01 is over 12 years old now pretty much anything and everything that can be done to the car is on here if you search for it.
Good luck with you install I would find a DIY guide specificity for the w203 as the clk looks to have the older system installed.
Remember to search this has been discussed many times on here and as the 01 is over 12 years old now pretty much anything and everything that can be done to the car is on here if you search for it.
Good luck with you install I would find a DIY guide specificity for the w203 as the clk looks to have the older system installed.
