CD-Changer Option...
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CD-Changer Option...
Hi All,
Just want to pass on this information. If you want to add a CD-changer to your W209, you can tell the dealer to add Option 819 to your order. It's a new factory installed 6-disc CD changer for the new CLK/E class and it goes into the glovebox. The cost is $400.
However, if the car is already been built, like mind, it can still be done at the VPC (Vechicle Process Center). The Option # is different, 038, although it's the same thing as 819.
I don't know if it's dealer installable but I doubt it. $400 is much better than their $800 traditional trunk changer.
Good luck!
Ben
Just want to pass on this information. If you want to add a CD-changer to your W209, you can tell the dealer to add Option 819 to your order. It's a new factory installed 6-disc CD changer for the new CLK/E class and it goes into the glovebox. The cost is $400.
However, if the car is already been built, like mind, it can still be done at the VPC (Vechicle Process Center). The Option # is different, 038, although it's the same thing as 819.
I don't know if it's dealer installable but I doubt it. $400 is much better than their $800 traditional trunk changer.
Good luck!
Ben
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From: House of Imports, MBZ (So. Cali.)
'06 ML500 w/Apperance pkg & '07 SL550 w/AMG pkg
Thanks for the post & to my knowledge the dealer will not be able to add the CD to the E/CLK if not ordered from the factory. Don't quote me on this, so if anyone know for sure (RAB or andylien) please let us know.
MarcusBenz
H.O.I. MBZ
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Here's my question and answer.
I know we spoke about getting a CD player installed at the VPC
because the price was $400. Have you conveyed this to the VPC?
Yes, but they aren't doing them for some reason.
I know we spoke about getting a CD player installed at the VPC
because the price was $400. Have you conveyed this to the VPC?
Yes, but they aren't doing them for some reason.
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From: Newport Coast, CA
'00 C280W, Obsidian Black/Charcoal
The official word:
"Factory installation begins in 8-1 decade for most models. Please note that effective with 8-1 decade production, VPC's will no longer install CD-Changers. The CD-Changer can only be added or deleted using option code 819 to units prior to the standard cut-off date for factory Changers. Please remember that the 819 factory installed CD-Changer code does not apply to SLK or E-Class Wagon models, in which case code 038 must be used.
For vehicles requiring the VPC installed CD-Changer (option code 038), effective Wedneday, July 24, the changer can only be added as follows:
-For Priority One vehicles, option code 038 may be added prior to customs clearance (prior to phase code C4 - arrival at the port).
- For Priority Two and Priority Three vehicles, option code 038 may be added up until time of vehicle receipt at the VPV (up to and including phase code C4 - arrival at the port).
Please note that your Distribution Liaison will also no longer be able to add the VPC installed CD-Changer to vehicles after the above phase codes."
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In other words, their way it's $400, anything else and it's your dealer's price you'll pay. ...RAB
"Factory installation begins in 8-1 decade for most models. Please note that effective with 8-1 decade production, VPC's will no longer install CD-Changers. The CD-Changer can only be added or deleted using option code 819 to units prior to the standard cut-off date for factory Changers. Please remember that the 819 factory installed CD-Changer code does not apply to SLK or E-Class Wagon models, in which case code 038 must be used.
For vehicles requiring the VPC installed CD-Changer (option code 038), effective Wedneday, July 24, the changer can only be added as follows:
-For Priority One vehicles, option code 038 may be added prior to customs clearance (prior to phase code C4 - arrival at the port).
- For Priority Two and Priority Three vehicles, option code 038 may be added up until time of vehicle receipt at the VPV (up to and including phase code C4 - arrival at the port).
Please note that your Distribution Liaison will also no longer be able to add the VPC installed CD-Changer to vehicles after the above phase codes."
* * * * *
In other words, their way it's $400, anything else and it's your dealer's price you'll pay. ...RAB
Originally posted by MarcusBenz
Thanks for the post & to my knowledge the dealer will not be able to add the CD to the E/CLK if not ordered from the factory. Don't quote me on this, so if anyone know for sure (RAB or andylien) please let us know.
MarcusBenz
H.O.I. MBZ
Thanks for the post & to my knowledge the dealer will not be able to add the CD to the E/CLK if not ordered from the factory. Don't quote me on this, so if anyone know for sure (RAB or andylien) please let us know.
MarcusBenz
H.O.I. MBZ
