SLK/R170: Installing new head unit
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From: Sydney
'98 SLK 230
Installing new head unit
Would anyone have a detailed description for a new head unit install on a '98 SLK?
I've heard about using a VW wiring harness, what is actually involved in this project?
Or are there any other methods?
Cheers
Andrew
I've heard about using a VW wiring harness, what is actually involved in this project?
Or are there any other methods?
Cheers
Andrew
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From: Tampa, FL
ummmmm...slr?
Andrew, I was just about to post the exact same post. I found instruction on doing a 99 SLK radio install here, however I don't know if it would work for a 98 SLK? Does anybody know? Is the wiring scheme different and if so can you post modified instructions please??
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From: Sydney
'98 SLK 230
Removing the stock head unit depends on which head unit ur's came with.
Removing mine was just a matter of pushing to thin objects into the holes on the side of the head unit.and then pulling it out.
I've also read that on others, u have to slide a knife like object underneath them or something.
The installation of the new head unit went as planned, really happy with the new deck as I now got some quality sounding tunes coming out of the speakers.
Another thing, the new deck has seemed to fix the problem of bad radio reception. I find that the reception is now VERY good. This head unit said something about a "Super Tuner" of some sort. Didn't expect it to be THAT "SUPER!".
Won't be needing to install an external antenna anymore
Removing mine was just a matter of pushing to thin objects into the holes on the side of the head unit.and then pulling it out.
I've also read that on others, u have to slide a knife like object underneath them or something.
The installation of the new head unit went as planned, really happy with the new deck as I now got some quality sounding tunes coming out of the speakers.
Another thing, the new deck has seemed to fix the problem of bad radio reception. I find that the reception is now VERY good. This head unit said something about a "Super Tuner" of some sort. Didn't expect it to be THAT "SUPER!".
Won't be needing to install an external antenna anymore
