Bose audio,mercedes e320 1999
12-13-2017, 06:52 PM
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Mercedes-Benz E320 1999
Bose audio,mercedes e320 1999
Can i install an aftermarket radio on my MB e320 1999 Bose audio system?..(without re-wiring the speakers or the amp),just with a kit?...wondering if anyone done it before?...any answer is much apreciated.
12-15-2017, 01:17 AM
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There are adapter plug/harness available - the key is to choose a replacement head unit that has a "high V pre-out" meaning preferable 3V+ pre-amp output.. a lower pre-out voltage won't drive the Bose electronic amplifiers well.. again, focus on pre-amp output voltage
12-15-2017, 06:09 PM
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
That is correct. I had completely forgotten about that. As soon as I read it I remembered it took extra effort to find a stereo for that reason.
12-16-2017, 06:35 PM
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And - by and large - you will lose steering wheel controls for your new head unit - unless you go into another whole different round on "steering wheel control adapters".... that said - adding the features available on newer head units can be a good thing - IF you have acceptable pre-amp output voltage - 3V or better..
