CD changer upgrade
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CD changer upgrade
Does anyone know if it's possible to replace the factory-installed cd changer with a unit that will read CD-RWs? I can play CD-Rs fine, but the CD-RWs don't work (although they do work in the in-dash single-cd in my Z4).
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Correct me if I'm wrong guys....but I think the CLK cd player is connected via fiber optic wiring(obviously not normal wiring) meaninf you can't swap it out unless you replace the whole deck/head unit. Try doing a search to see if anyone has posted about this before.
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Yes, this is true, you would have to replace the entire changer. I was hoping the newer alpine units, perhaps those in the 2003 model, would be compatible, and that they would supprort CD-RW.
Mine is a 2000 with COMAND. I was hoping I could just purchase a new changer and install that instead.
Mine is a 2000 with COMAND. I was hoping I could just purchase a new changer and install that instead.
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I do not think it is possible to use an aftermarket CD Changer with an OEM Mercedes Headunit. I could be wrong, but any sound system equipped with the fiber optic deal will not work unless you swap the whole deal out.
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Originally posted by SoCalCLK
I do not think it is possible to use an aftermarket CD Changer with an OEM Mercedes Headunit. I could be wrong, but any sound system equipped with the fiber optic deal will not work unless you swap the whole deal out.
I do not think it is possible to use an aftermarket CD Changer with an OEM Mercedes Headunit. I could be wrong, but any sound system equipped with the fiber optic deal will not work unless you swap the whole deal out.
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There also are a few that work with the non-fibre optic units, but the most popular is certainly the whatever's-current Alpine M-Bus changer.
I can't remember for sure, but I think the latest W203 changer may read CD-RWs. I'm fuzzy on this one though, but if it does, you can just hook it up in place of your old one.
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