SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 09-12 Head Unit Backwards Compatible With Older R230?
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2005 SL65 AMG, Motorcycle
09-12 Head Unit Backwards Compatible With Older R230?
Is a newer style 09-12 head unit plug and play for the older R230's (03-08)? My 2005 head unit has spots and I am looking to upgrade the interior anyways, this one looks a little more modern different style buttons and was included in cars as late as 2012.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/09-12-R230-...ry!75061!US!-1
Has anyone done this or know if it is possible? Thanks in advance
https://www.ebay.com/itm/09-12-R230-...ry!75061!US!-1
Has anyone done this or know if it is possible? Thanks in advance
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I don't know why you would actually spend money to "upgrade" to a 2009 unit, because it's still not very good. I would go with either one of the knockoff Android units or a new double DIN aftermarket unit with a dash kit.
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I guess I've heard of other having trouble with those knock-off Android units I wanted to keep it as close to OEM as possible 1 for looks and 2 for function.
Previous owner already installed bluetooth so I'm good to go there, it's just that my (plasma?) screen has developed spots over the years. In thinking about replacement I think I will have to decide between the Tavarish screen or just upgrade/replace existing screen.
Previous owner already installed bluetooth so I'm good to go there, it's just that my (plasma?) screen has developed spots over the years. In thinking about replacement I think I will have to decide between the Tavarish screen or just upgrade/replace existing screen.
