Can the navigation be replaced on the 03 and on E-series?
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Can the navigation be replaced on the 03 and on E-series?
I am thinking of getting the 03-04 E55, and was wondering if they can be replaced by the Eclipse navi (touch screen 7 inch screen)? I dont like the factory ones, since it is cumbersom to use and not touch screen. do aftermarkets fit? I feel it may take away from the control buttons.
Like these
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn5495overviews.html
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn6610overviews.html
Thank you
Like these
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn5495overviews.html
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn6610overviews.html
Thank you
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
I am thinking of getting the 03-04 E55, and was wondering if they can be replaced by the Eclipse navi (touch screen 7 inch screen)? I dont like the factory ones, since it is cumbersom to use and not touch screen. do aftermarkets fit? I feel it may take away from the control buttons.
Like these
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn5495overviews.html
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn6610overviews.html
Thank you
Like these
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn5495overviews.html
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn6610overviews.html
Thank you
But, you will need a new amp, speakers,and you lose Steerling wheel function, instrument panel info, possible pro-logic 7 set up and not to mention the fit and finish of after market bracket. (even if you able to get the bracket, it will still look ....terrible.)
If you must have touch screen, Nuvi 660 might be a good choice for you.
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
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yeah first time mercedes buyer. I dont know if mine is fiber optic. How to check? I didnt know that there was such a distinct difference?
The navi i have is Eclipse AVN2454
noclue, fiber optic as opposed to what else? This is educating me. Thanks!
The navi i have is Eclipse AVN2454
noclue, fiber optic as opposed to what else? This is educating me. Thanks!
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
I believed currently there is no after market fiber optic HU.
Your eclipse using old "analog" signal, that has multiple connector, such as pre-amp line, speakers F/ R Aux etc.
Fiber optic equipment, HU, Hard drive, video, internet etc.. using single "plastic tube" to transfer data via light. If you look at back of Mercedes HU, there is only ONE connector. + power, that's all. (as well as the amp)
I am sorry I am not very good in explaining this. But if you know the difference between fiber optic HD vs SCSI/SATA/IDE HD in your PC, then you should know the different. ( nope, there is no adaptor for regular HD to work w/ fiber optic interface )
Your eclipse using old "analog" signal, that has multiple connector, such as pre-amp line, speakers F/ R Aux etc.
Fiber optic equipment, HU, Hard drive, video, internet etc.. using single "plastic tube" to transfer data via light. If you look at back of Mercedes HU, there is only ONE connector. + power, that's all. (as well as the amp)
I am sorry I am not very good in explaining this. But if you know the difference between fiber optic HD vs SCSI/SATA/IDE HD in your PC, then you should know the different. ( nope, there is no adaptor for regular HD to work w/ fiber optic interface )
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2003 E320
Anything can be done with enough time and money. No other nav system "fits" this car, mechanically or electrically. I believe if you do a search, you will find others who have changed. Here is one:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=stereo
The first problem would be to get the unit in mechanically. I suppose it can be done but how much money and trouble do you want to go to?
The entire audio system is involved. You will have probably not be able to use the amplifiers or other components in the system so you will have to have replace those as well. They are not all in the dash of the car but distributed around the car in different places.
Next thing involves connecting electrically. Fiber optics is used in place of electrical wiring. If you could fit some other unit mechanically, then you are going to have to provide the wiring for this. This mean running new electrical cables throughout the car.
Yes, it can be done. Will it be easy? No. Will it be cheap? No. Perhaps you should look at a car that has a nav system you like or that can more easily be modified with another unit.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=stereo
The first problem would be to get the unit in mechanically. I suppose it can be done but how much money and trouble do you want to go to?
The entire audio system is involved. You will have probably not be able to use the amplifiers or other components in the system so you will have to have replace those as well. They are not all in the dash of the car but distributed around the car in different places.
Next thing involves connecting electrically. Fiber optics is used in place of electrical wiring. If you could fit some other unit mechanically, then you are going to have to provide the wiring for this. This mean running new electrical cables throughout the car.
Yes, it can be done. Will it be easy? No. Will it be cheap? No. Perhaps you should look at a car that has a nav system you like or that can more easily be modified with another unit.
