Stealing power from CD Changer

[Nickos]

Hi All,

I have a CLK 3.2 2003.

I have a CD Changer in the glovebox and like most people I don't use it, but I know that it has power to it, can I take the power from this to power a small device (5amp), or does the power only come on when you select cd from the comand system?

I know that if I want to remove the CD Changer I have to get some plug to allow the FO to work, so I'm going to leave it where it is, I just want to take the power, failing that can I use the power from the light or does that only come "live" when the glove box is open?

Thanks
Nick

 

[richard]

Nick, power to CD changer is fed from the COMAND unit on a 2003 car. Do not use it to feed anything else or you may damage the COMAND unit.

You probably want ignition switched feed, take it from the cigarette lighter, with an appropriate fuse to protect the wiring and equipment (if not fused itself) you are installing.

Richard

 

[Nickos]

Thanks Richard