Green E-300 DT

Asking for my daughter and son-in-law . .

Their original factory radio has given up, and I was wondering if anyone knew what was a
good unit to install instead of the terrible original factory one?

He is mainly interested in good AM reception which the original radio never did at all well.
Not really concerned about hi-fi or music, but a unit that will do what the factory radio never did well.

A good installer in the South Bay area (Torrance, Redondo Beach) would help also.

Any suggestions? Please help, as I haven't a clue!

I'd give him the one from my '99 but mine has fibre optics, and his does not, I think?

Thanks in advance.

fatchance

If he doesn't care too much CD and only needs AM and he's got a pre-fiber car, he should be able to go any stereo shop and buy a simple radio and harness for cheap. Probably, not much more than 200 bucks should be all, if that.

Of course, there's always ebay. Tons of used radios there. Lots of factory radios too.

good luck,

-travis

scorchie

Your 1999 radio should work in his car, but will not operate the CD changer (if one is installed)... so you should not plug in the C connector.

Also, Steve has an Audio 10CD which would work well also.

Note that the poor AM reception may have something to do with the antenna amplifier.

-s-

E55 KEV

Here is the accessory Mercedes in dash single CD player which is not fiber optic. I don't know part number.

mobinakhtar

Never heard of this one, can you post a bigger pic? maybe I can look it up on the web. I have been looking for a while for a single cd that can operate my OEM changer

osiris667

and me too. i have a '97 420 and have been wanting an MB replacement that would also work the CD player.

E55 KEV

I will look to see what info I can find.

E55 KEV

I sent out a couple emails trying to get a part number:

Green E-300 DT

Scorchie . .

Is it difficult to replace that amplifier, and where is it located?

Also, where is the best place to buy a new antenna amp., and how much are they?

I'll try that first and go from there.

Anyone ever deal with Crutchfield?
I'm thinking about buying a replacement radio from them if it comes to that which I'm sure it probably will!

Thanks in advance.

Green E-300 DT

Dean B,

Car is fixed now.
Took a local radio shop fellow less than five minutes to repair.
This shop was recommended by a good independent MBZ shop in the South Bay area. Turned out to be a loose connection I think.
Kevin said it was behind the left rear grip handle, sort of behind the headliner (?)

Before going to the independent MBZ shop and then on to the radio shop, K.
called the local Torrance banditos and was quoted over $600 for the antenna
amplifier plus more than $2000 for a new factory radio! Can you believe?

It's no wonder MBZ is loosing customers. They cannot make profits selling cars, but sure do selling parts.

Thanks again, and I'll be watching for a Pacer for you. I read the L A Times'
classifieds every weekend, so if there is no advertised, I'll let you know.

Derrel

awtrott

Was this radio ever found, and so where?

Thanks

E55 KEV

thanks for reminding me. but no replies.

Green E-300 DT

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