Dash speaker Buzzing
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From: Plymouth, MA
2008 SL550
Dash speaker Buzzing
Hey All,
Does anyone know how to access the front center speaker on a 1012 C250? Mine has started to fail (buzzing sound) and is quite annoying. I appreciate any help, thanks!
Does anyone know how to access the front center speaker on a 1012 C250? Mine has started to fail (buzzing sound) and is quite annoying. I appreciate any help, thanks!
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my11 c250 cdi avantgarde
the dash speaker fails due to exposure to the sun too much. i had the same problem in my w204 c250. i went to mercedes and they changed it for free and only had to pay for the part. approx 100$au. they used a fork shape tool and replaced it in 2 seconds.
best of luck
best of luck
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2008 SL550
Ok, so I tackled the speaker replacement this afternoon. Not a bad job after all just keep in mind that plastic is all around you.
1. Simply pry the left hand corner (closest to you) with a plastic body clip removal tool. Gently move the tool across the panel until all four metal retaining clips pop off.
2. There is an electrical connector that is squeezed to remove (releasing small tab). Grab the panel with both hands and gently, but firmly, pull it toward you to release the plastic tabs from the dash near the windshield.
3. The speaker is secured by two plastic tabs built into the speaker frame. Simply grasp the speaker and pull straight up and disconnect the speaker wire connector.
This is a five minute job once you perform it once.
Also, please note which speaker to order. I purchased (#1728200602) which is for the Audio 20 system whereas I have the HK system which calls for (#1728200702) (who knew? The dealer certainly didn't). Both speakers have the same dimensions but I'm assuming there are dynamic audio differences. At least the buzzing is gone so I'll wait it out and replace with the proper speaker at some point, now that I know what I'm doing...
1. Simply pry the left hand corner (closest to you) with a plastic body clip removal tool. Gently move the tool across the panel until all four metal retaining clips pop off.
2. There is an electrical connector that is squeezed to remove (releasing small tab). Grab the panel with both hands and gently, but firmly, pull it toward you to release the plastic tabs from the dash near the windshield.
3. The speaker is secured by two plastic tabs built into the speaker frame. Simply grasp the speaker and pull straight up and disconnect the speaker wire connector.
This is a five minute job once you perform it once.
Also, please note which speaker to order. I purchased (#1728200602) which is for the Audio 20 system whereas I have the HK system which calls for (#1728200702) (who knew? The dealer certainly didn't). Both speakers have the same dimensions but I'm assuming there are dynamic audio differences. At least the buzzing is gone so I'll wait it out and replace with the proper speaker at some point, now that I know what I'm doing...
