How do you fool 98 head unit?
03-30-2011, 08:38 PM
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00'clk soft top, 97'e320 sedan, 98'e320 wagon
How do you fool 98 head unit?
How do you fool 98 head unit into thinking CD changer is present? I am trying to install an Ipod interface and CD changer must present. I don't have a CD changer. Radio won't go into CD mode without changer. Can head unit be fooled by jumping wires?
I do not have optical unit.
I do not have optical unit.
03-30-2011, 09:47 PM
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
For the vintage Becker which was stock in your model you need to have Becker NA install an AUX-IN onto the circuit board of the radio. They can do a change out for the same price. (www.beckerautoradio.com)
I think it's probably cheaper to just replace the headunit with an aftermarket one if you don't mind the irridescent colors.
BTW, I upgraded to a newer model Becker (7882) and had no problem just attaching a cable to the changer connection on the back of the new radio.
I think it's probably cheaper to just replace the headunit with an aftermarket one if you don't mind the irridescent colors.
BTW, I upgraded to a newer model Becker (7882) and had no problem just attaching a cable to the changer connection on the back of the new radio.
