CD Changer
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'93 300TE 4-Matic
CD Changer
Hello,
My '93 300TE has the original radio-cassette head unit with CD controls but no CD changer or player. I called the dealer and they said that the changer is no longer sold for this model. What is the best/cost effective way to put in a CD changer if I want to keep the original radio?
Is the junkyard (or perhaps eBay) my only option?
My '93 300TE has the original radio-cassette head unit with CD controls but no CD changer or player. I called the dealer and they said that the changer is no longer sold for this model. What is the best/cost effective way to put in a CD changer if I want to keep the original radio?
Is the junkyard (or perhaps eBay) my only option?
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The changer is still availble from Becker in NJ , I'm almost positive. If not they have re-built ones with warrantys. Newer W124s had Alpine units also...SW Stereo in New Bern, NC will probably have them as well.
You can also find used OEM ones on eBay or the forums ...best to find one before changing evrything out for a new system...unless you wan to go that route.
I'm very happy with my OEM Becker Silverstone system w/10 disc changer in my 500E...works great after all these years.
You can also find used OEM ones on eBay or the forums ...best to find one before changing evrything out for a new system...unless you wan to go that route.
I'm very happy with my OEM Becker Silverstone system w/10 disc changer in my 500E...works great after all these years.
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Thanks guys.
I will check with Becker NJ and see what they have.
From what I could gather, an Alpine would work but it needs some adapters and what not and it will end up costing a lot of money (according to a guy down in TX). The Pioneer changer I had in my Maxima lasted 8 years and was still flawless when I sold the car.
I will check with Becker NJ and see what they have.
From what I could gather, an Alpine would work but it needs some adapters and what not and it will end up costing a lot of money (according to a guy down in TX). The Pioneer changer I had in my Maxima lasted 8 years and was still flawless when I sold the car.
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Originally Posted by mazzam
Hello,
My '93 300TE has the original radio-cassette head unit with CD controls but no CD changer or player. I called the dealer and they said that the changer is no longer sold for this model. What is the best/cost effective way to put in a CD changer if I want to keep the original radio?
Is the junkyard (or perhaps eBay) my only option?
My '93 300TE has the original radio-cassette head unit with CD controls but no CD changer or player. I called the dealer and they said that the changer is no longer sold for this model. What is the best/cost effective way to put in a CD changer if I want to keep the original radio?
Is the junkyard (or perhaps eBay) my only option?
you can purchase an alpine... really any alpine will do.. S601, S620, S630.. they work with the factory cd controls.
youll need a changer and an adaptor..... the adaptor runs like $50... but there are currently 2 on ebay right now for $1.00 (starting bid)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38655
i installed the a cd changer in my car like a month ago... its plug and play... took me like 15 minutes to mount the changer (hardest part).. total 30 mins
all in all... it cost me around 150 bucks
-charles
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95 e320, 01 c5 vette
pm sent. i have one i just pulled out last week out of my 95 e320. works perfect; i put in complete aftermarket in its place. make me a fair offer, i have no use for this thing now. perfect condition, 6 disc magazine. thnx
