'99 E320 CD Changer - Help please
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'99 E320 CD Changer - Help please
I have been trying for a long time now to buy an OEM CD changer on EBay to fit my 99 E320. The problem is most of the sellers do not know what the correct unit is even though they sell them. What I need is the correct model # of the unit that fits my MB then I can match it with what's available. I have tried the MB website 
, no help; the local dealers 
, will not help unless I buy a stock unit from them. Would really appreciate some help here. Thanx.
Last edited by Malik3444; Nov 4, 2004 at 11:18 AM.
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I have a 1998 E320. I bought a genuine used MBZ 6-disc changer on EBay and it plugged into the wiring harness already in place behind the driver side trunk fender lining. The particular changer in my car has a label that says 002 820 5989 and MC3196NA. I don't know which year MBZ changed to fiber optic cable (mine is not fiber optic). Hope this helps. Tom
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99 E320
A 203 820 90 89 [ MC 3010 model ]
A 002 820 79 89 [ MC 3198 model ]
..are the two most recent models to fit fiber compliant head unit of the E320
for that year. THere was one earlier version but I cant find the part # at
the moment.
A 208 540 44 08 - do NOT get this one. not fiber and one of the older units
A 002 820 79 89 [ MC 3198 model ]
..are the two most recent models to fit fiber compliant head unit of the E320
for that year. THere was one earlier version but I cant find the part # at
the moment.
A 208 540 44 08 - do NOT get this one. not fiber and one of the older units
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I just went through this with my '00! It's definately Model #3010 or 3198, and the code should start "A203..." They went fiber optic in mid-98, so the early ones from that year are the non-fiber optic plug 'n play types; after that you definately need the above models.
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I made a mistake by buying a cd changer from Ebay from an S class 1996 for my 1999 E320. It did not fit. As everyone else is telling you here, your model has fiber optics that run between the Head Unit and the Changer. Even if you do get the right CD Changer from E Bay, your dealership needs to install it because some computer is suppose to configure the Head Unit. I have given up on cd changers and instead I am going to a shop to install an after market radio that matches the interior. However, even if you were to install an after market cd player, be careful because if they rewire your car, your bose amp will be bypassed and the sound will sound like crap. You really need to find someone who has skills doing this and has all of the converters.
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another CD changer inquiry
I'm just on the verge also of buying a changer for my wife's 01 E320. Has anyone else had any problem installing the changer? I've been assuming that I can plug it into the existing fiber optic line in the trunk. Am I in for a rude awakening? Also, does anyone know if the #3198 and 3010 are interchangeable? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by annasdad
I'm just on the verge also of buying a changer for my wife's 01 E320. Has anyone else had any problem installing the changer? I've been assuming that I can plug it into the existing fiber optic line in the trunk. Am I in for a rude awakening? Also, does anyone know if the #3198 and 3010 are interchangeable? Thanks!
With an existing OEM Bose system, installing the matching OEM CD changer will take you 45 seconds at most and it will automatically work as your Head unit will immediately detect the changer. I am not aware of any need to go to the dealer to re-program your computer for the CD changer. The more important issue to consider is whether or not your car uses the newer fiber optic system or not and whether or not you have a bracket that can accomodate the CD changer. Normally, the Bose amplifier bracket has space for the CD changer. I have changed mine three times already and eventually converted all my cables to fiber optic when I got the Comand installed. Once I even tried a 12-disk OEM CD changer which I bought this fellow from the Netherlands and they are all plug and play.
Good luck.
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2001 E430
Hi,
My husband did this install a few months ago on my 01 E430....was quite easy.
Here is the link to that post. https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/78859-photo-s-cd-changer-install.html
Best of luck!
JoAnn
My husband did this install a few months ago on my 01 E430....was quite easy.
Here is the link to that post. https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/78859-photo-s-cd-changer-install.html
Best of luck!
JoAnn
