installation of cd changer
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installation of cd changer
hi guys,
i originally bought my car without the cd changer. i am interested in installing the oem cd changer to my 97 e320. has anyone ever done that and if so, any suggestions on how to do it. i know it is a plug and play system but i would like to know how to get to the cable wire itself.
thnx
i originally bought my car without the cd changer. i am interested in installing the oem cd changer to my 97 e320. has anyone ever done that and if so, any suggestions on how to do it. i know it is a plug and play system but i would like to know how to get to the cable wire itself.
thnx
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The E320 is prewired for the cd changer just lift up the rear trunk carpet at the Drivers side ,it will be taped to the wiring harness for the rear tail lights at the l/r wheel well..and the wiring is there (plug and play)
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007,
For your 97 E320, like my 98 E430 which does not use the fiber optic wiring, you can also use the Alpine CHM-S620 or CHM-S630 CD Changer. Mine was installed under the trunk hat rack where the speakers are located. To use the Alpine you also need a wiring interface called 'MBZIL'. Any good Auto Audio shop will be able to do this type of install if you are not a Do-It-Yourself type of guy.
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/PERMBZIL
For your 97 E320, like my 98 E430 which does not use the fiber optic wiring, you can also use the Alpine CHM-S620 or CHM-S630 CD Changer. Mine was installed under the trunk hat rack where the speakers are located. To use the Alpine you also need a wiring interface called 'MBZIL'. Any good Auto Audio shop will be able to do this type of install if you are not a Do-It-Yourself type of guy.
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/PERMBZIL
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There is also an in-dash CD Player made by Mercedes for most models up to 1999 (non fiber optic). You can buy it at the dealer or www.bekkers.com for $645.
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cd changer
thanks mark and kev for your response,
mark, yesterday i tried to look for the wiring like you had suggested. i pulled out the easily removable panel where the tailights are and did not see the cable wiring. i lifted up the trunk carpet and saw a rubber mat that was held firmly in place.
did u mean that i have to remove the entire panel over the left rear tire. they are held inplace by fasteners.
thnks.
kev, and oh by the way , a long time ago u mention about tinting. did u recommend 25 percent on the rear side windows and 30 percent on the rear window.
mark, yesterday i tried to look for the wiring like you had suggested. i pulled out the easily removable panel where the tailights are and did not see the cable wiring. i lifted up the trunk carpet and saw a rubber mat that was held firmly in place.
did u mean that i have to remove the entire panel over the left rear tire. they are held inplace by fasteners.
thnks.
kev, and oh by the way , a long time ago u mention about tinting. did u recommend 25 percent on the rear side windows and 30 percent on the rear window.
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CD Install
1 Remove the center floor carpet
2 Remove the Drivers side Trunk carpet (The one that covers the L/R quarter panel and the wheel well) the wiring will be taped to the main harness going to the tail lites the Plug is visable there.
Let me know if you cant find it
2 Remove the Drivers side Trunk carpet (The one that covers the L/R quarter panel and the wheel well) the wiring will be taped to the main harness going to the tail lites the Plug is visable there.
Let me know if you cant find it
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007, I have not tinted the windows of my new E55 yet, however I may go with 50% metallic reflective type. I had 50% metallic on my E430. 25 & 30% seems truly dark almost approacing 'limo' tint.
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