03 E320 Factory Radio Intermittently "Reboots" - Help, how do I fix?
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03 E320 Factory Radio Intermittently "Reboots" - Help, how do I fix?
The factory audio/cd/comand system in our 03 e320 has started to have an intermittent problem. My wife swears that it only happens when I am with her in the car and not when she is driving by herself.
Regardless, the audio system will all of a sudden just shut off and go black, then after a second or so, displays Mercedes-Benz and always goes to the in-dash CD and plays track 1. This happens whether we are listening to the radio or a CD. We have both an in-dash single CD (CD 0) and an in-dash 6 CD changer.
I have no idea why it does this and I wanted to see if anyone else has run into this, is it a loose wire or connection, any ideas? How can I fix it myself?
I would appreciate any guidance and help that anyone can provide.
Thanks!
Bob
Regardless, the audio system will all of a sudden just shut off and go black, then after a second or so, displays Mercedes-Benz and always goes to the in-dash CD and plays track 1. This happens whether we are listening to the radio or a CD. We have both an in-dash single CD (CD 0) and an in-dash 6 CD changer.
I have no idea why it does this and I wanted to see if anyone else has run into this, is it a loose wire or connection, any ideas? How can I fix it myself?
I would appreciate any guidance and help that anyone can provide.
Thanks!
Bob
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
1. Master reset your cluster. (yes, you will have to reset your time and etc )
2. Remove key and go to trunk fuse box.
3. unplug fuse ( can't remember which number for AGW ) for 2 min.
4. Plug the fuse back in.
5. start your car.
If problem exist again, get the firmware update from Mercedes.
2. Remove key and go to trunk fuse box.
3. unplug fuse ( can't remember which number for AGW ) for 2 min.
4. Plug the fuse back in.
5. start your car.
If problem exist again, get the firmware update from Mercedes.
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For those under warranty, mention DTB P-B-82.60/382c to solve “intermittent” malfunctions.
Out of warranty DIY - purchase service update disc/special tool 211589162200 MSRP $12, dealer or online:
- Power up headunit, select radio (make sure CD player is empty)
- Press and release key combination 1, 3, and 8 simultaneously
- When prompted, insert service disc
- Wait until headunit detects disc, id prompted to accept update press “OK” hardkey
- When update is complete, the headunit will eject disc remove wait, as the headunit will automatically reboot
For MY08 & 09 owners, mention DTB S-B-82.60/640a depending on installed SDARS receiver “Generation” type this same disc will update headunit to allow subscription for additional SIRIUS XM channels.
Last edited by konigstiger; Jun 19, 2009 at 07:50 PM.
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My solution:
I own an '03 E320 which just started having these same electrical issues. After further research I found a solution: I found an exact replacement 2nd battery made by Interstate. It cost me just under $100 installed (under the hood) and fixed all of my electrical issues coming through my radio/control center.
This thread helped me a ton!
Thanks!!!
This thread helped me a ton!
Thanks!!!
