97 E320 CD changer. Fiber?
05-12-2006, 10:55 AM
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97 E320 CD changer. Fiber?
I've just purchased a 97 with no cd changer in the trunk. I'm reading the forums and see that some are fiber and some are not.
I need to purchase one - either a used stock model or an aftermarket that I can plug in... I was told an Alpine with a Blitzsafe adaptor would work for my car, but still don't know if this is fiber or copper.
Anyone know?
I need to purchase one - either a used stock model or an aftermarket that I can plug in... I was told an Alpine with a Blitzsafe adaptor would work for my car, but still don't know if this is fiber or copper.
Anyone know?
05-12-2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by golfboy
I've just purchased a 97 with no cd changer in the trunk. I'm reading the forums and see that some are fiber and some are not.
I need to purchase one - either a used stock model or an aftermarket that I can plug in... I was told an Alpine with a Blitzsafe adaptor would work for my car, but still don't know if this is fiber or copper.
Anyone know?
I need to purchase one - either a used stock model or an aftermarket that I can plug in... I was told an Alpine with a Blitzsafe adaptor would work for my car, but still don't know if this is fiber or copper.
Anyone know?
Go w/ the OEM unit. W/ aftermarket unit, adaptor could be PITA
05-12-2006, 12:29 PM
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I have an Alpine CD changer with adapter in my car. Works perfectly.
The advantage of going the Alpine route is that you can buy a CD changer like the Alpine CHA-S634, which plays MP3/WMA files burned to CD.
The advantage of going the Alpine route is that you can buy a CD changer like the Alpine CHA-S634, which plays MP3/WMA files burned to CD.
05-15-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Peteski
ZAM: one small correction - they went to fiber in the mid-98 model year.
Thanks for the info, it's appreciated!
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I experienced the same dilemma as you when I bought my '97; thought about all options (fm converter with changer in trunk; changing the head-unit to Apline, which requires re-wiring to all speakers; ...)
finally, zam sold me his used changer and it took me all of 5 minutes to install; the wiring is all ready to accept the mercedes changer, plug and play as they say
do a search with model # 3196, and make sure it comes with the metal casing ("mounting brackets")
finally, zam sold me his used changer and it took me all of 5 minutes to install; the wiring is all ready to accept the mercedes changer, plug and play as they say
do a search with model # 3196, and make sure it comes with the metal casing ("mounting brackets")
05-17-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Civ95
I experienced the same dilemma as you when I bought my '97; thought about all options (fm converter with changer in trunk; changing the head-unit to Apline, which requires re-wiring to all speakers; ...)
finally, zam sold me his used changer and it took me all of 5 minutes to install; the wiring is all ready to accept the mercedes changer, plug and play as they say
do a search with model # 3196, and make sure it comes with the metal casing ("mounting brackets")
finally, zam sold me his used changer and it took me all of 5 minutes to install; the wiring is all ready to accept the mercedes changer, plug and play as they say
do a search with model # 3196, and make sure it comes with the metal casing ("mounting brackets")
