CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Stock amplifier wire identification.

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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Stock amplifier wire identification.

Hi guys, I just got a 01 430. It doesnt have a manual and I'm needing to figure out which amplifier wires are which in order to hook up my subwoofers.

Can anyone help? Is there a pdf file or something to help?

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Old May 4, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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I'm gonna get a manual off of ebay. Does anyone know if it has a wiring diagram for the amplifier I have mounted on the left side of the trunk?

I'm new to mercedes and dont wanna guess at which wires are which.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Mm.. I think that there's a website where you can join and download a virtual manual. Maybe someone else on the forum can shed some more light on that?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Wiring for Bose amplifier.

Gundo,
The manual does not have the wiring schema for the amplifier. Only trick you can do : use the back (back shelves) speakers as the trigger switch for you amp (I used that trick for my bass box amplifier). Leave the wiring intact, connect the power for the amp. from the battery (direct wired). Hope this will help.
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Originally Posted by Gundo
Hi guys, I just got a 01 430. It doesnt have a manual and I'm needing to figure out which amplifier wires are which in order to hook up my subwoofers.

Can anyone help? Is there a pdf file or something to help?

Thanks,
See the Sticky: W208 How to's...
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Old May 5, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Thanks guys, That sticky is exactly what I need.
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