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Old 05-09-2007, 08:48 PM
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question on 2000 s500 cd changer

i want to replace my original cd changer because it has loud static noises between tracks when it gets hot. question is, do i need to buy another mercedes cd changer, or I can replace it with some aftermarket player? has anyone change their 2000 original cd changer here to the aftermarket unit? thanks guys for the help
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question is, do i need to buy another mercedes cd changer
Yes, you need the original which is connected via fibre optic for the comand and the cluster.
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Originally Posted by bamberger_1
Yes, you need the original which is connected via fibre optic for the comand and the cluster.
and thats the only way you'll be able to control through steering controls. Check ebay. You may find good units in working condition.
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thanks bamberger 1 and kenstudios.
so no one here has replaced their stock cd changer to an aftermarket unit (ie. Alpine)?
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People have, but it requires replacement of the HU. No aftermarket unit integrates with your existing equipment. There are many posts by people who have replaced the entire thing, so search if you're interested. However, if you want eveything to function as OE, you'll have to replace the CDC with the proper MB unit.

By the way - I believe Alpine makes your OE unit.
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Originally Posted by Skylaw
People have, but it requires replacement of the HU. No aftermarket unit integrates with your existing equipment. There are many posts by people who have replaced the entire thing, so search if you're interested. However, if you want eveything to function as OE, you'll have to replace the CDC with the proper MB unit.

By the way - I believe Alpine makes your OE unit.
thanks skylaw. so will an alpine unit works with the OE head unit?
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Originally Posted by sammy38
thanks skylaw. so will an alpine unit works with the OE head unit?
No. Your unit is manufactured for MB with a fiber optic setup. I don't know of an aftermarket Alpine that uses fiber optics, or that would be compatible. You will have to replace the malfunctioning unit with the same thing.

By the way - one source of static noise is fiber optic cables that are bent at too tight a radius; it is possible that the static is always present, but being masked by your music. Check your fiber optics (orange cables). See the phone bulletin for your car (which has illustrations/installation instructions for the CD Changer as well) on Paul H. Dick's site at http://home.earthlink.net/~phdwebsit..._bulletins.htm. It also gives you the part number for a replacement unit.

Some contributors have listed alternate sources for the unit - they are expensive. You'll have to do a search of the forum, I don't have them bookmarked.

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Originally Posted by Skylaw
No. Your unit is manufactured for MB with a fiber optic setup. I don't know of an aftermarket Alpine that uses fiber optics, or that would be compatible. You will have to replace the malfunctioning unit with the same thing.

By the way - one source of static noise is fiber optic cables that are bent at too tight a radius; it is possible that the static is always present, but being masked by your music. Check your fiber optics (orange cables). See the phone bulletin for your car (which has illustrations/installation instructions for the CD Changer as well) on Paul H. Dick's site at http://home.earthlink.net/~phdwebsit..._bulletins.htm. It also gives you the part number for a replacement unit.

Some contributors have listed alternate sources for the unit - they are expensive. You'll have to do a search of the forum, I don't have them bookmarked.
thanks for the info, skylaw. i think i am gonna sell this car and lease a lexus because this car has too many electrical and airmatic suspension problems.....

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