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Somewhere down the line, someone chopped of the original stereo plug and wired in a 12 pin pioneer one. Now the pioneer stereo is not working and I want to replace it. How do you guys suggest I go about doing this properly? I'm thinking of wiring in a iso connector, has anyone done this...

Hi All, I've currently upgraded my facelift CLK with COMAND and I added the Fiscon pro on the weekend, replacing the existing UHI and iPod setup, as it was getting a little clunky. All working nicely. My next step is to look at upgrading the audio to another stage, nothing thundering and I...

I've just purchased a used cd changer for my 2003 E270cdi with fan & fitting screws included. The new fibre optic & power harness is on order, (expected any day) The head unit is APS 50 audio. I appreciate that 2 of the wires are positive & negative with the 3rd being the wake up, Im just...

Hi everyone, I am currently restoring a 1983 Mercedes W123 200 saloon. When I purchased the car, it came without an engine. I have since purchased an engine but it had already been removed from the car too! I am in need of some under bonnet photos of the engine showing the coolant pipe/hose...

I was wondering. If anyone has the workshop manual or diagram on how the boot seat pump for the dynamic seats connections. It's mainly from the boot pump to the hose kit which has 4 connections labelled S P B D and that connects to a hose kit. I am trying to replace my pump with the updated...

I became aware of a clonking noise from the rear of the E430. It sounded like something was clonking against the petrol tank. I found a very-corroded piece of steel small-bore capillary tube. It was not secured and was knocking about. It traced one end of it to a rubber tube connected to a...

Hi Guys I've had my 2010 C63 5 days and I'm struggling to work out how to play music from my iPhone 5. I've worked out you can't Bluetooth it to the Comand system( which is shocking IMO) so I've been looking for a 3.5mm jack in the glove box, but can't find one, the only thing I can find is a...

Hi guys, I'm swapping the door from my old c180 (w202) to my c230k (w202), the trouble is the c180 is 2000 and the c230 is 1998 and somewhere in that 2 year period mercedes decided to change the airbag connections that sit in the wiring loom under the door sill/kick plate. Am I totally...

As per the title I have NTG2.5 and have 2 phones setup for connection with BT. I was expecting to be able to receive calls on either phone (one work, one personal), but only one connects at a time. When I connect the second phone the first disconnects. Is there anyway to make both work at the...

New CLK owner [ 2004 avant-garde 270 cdi ]. Noticed photo of member's car has cupholder in ash tray, obviously retro-fitted? any idea where i can get one please? Also, don't have comand [ seems best option! ] but would like to connect iPod but heard some bad things about messing with MB...

:dk::dk:Hi Have just purchsed a new C180 and have been told by the dealer that if i want to connect an iPod it will cost £500 aprox. Surely there is a wire/ipod connector that will do the job for less. The MINI we own the wire was only £17. Any help would be appreciated thanks

Evening all, Ive finally aquired all the bits for my electric rear blind retro fit to the coupe gaining bits and bobs from members and the dealers.:thumb: Im having trouble in distinguishing what all the connections are about on the loom and on the blind itself. I hope you guys can help...

I have a sony head unit, with sony cd changer, but i want to change the head unit, does it have to be a sony? or will another make have the same connections?

I'm upgrading the fuel system on my 300TD, which I'm going to write about on my diary thread soon, but in the meantime I have a question. A replacement tank was fitted a few years ago, before I bought the car. The metal fuel lines running the length of the car are both 8mm OD, but the tank has...

Guys, The previous owner of my CLK fitted an Alpine system, which sounds fab! However, I'm pretty sure that they have not hooked up the subwoofer. The Apline has dedicated RCA output for connection to a sub. What's the best way of connecting this to the Mercedes sub? Any ideas? Cheers, Glenn

Anyone know if MB-compatible harness connectors are automobile industry standard and whether they can be made up by hand (subject to the plastic connector bodies and flat / pin M/F connectors being available). I ask since I note that a number of UK auto-electrical suppliers market a range of...

I have to reconnect two wires to a piece called ignition warning switch (color black: A 202 545 0314) which is to the left of the ignition lock... The wires are yellowish with a red line (most probably +) and brownish with a blue line (most probably earth -)... They are connectable both ways...

All, I have had a problem with my '05 rear screen heating for a while, however as winter is on its way I thought it was time to fix it. I have checked the fuses and all are OK, I have checked that when the switch is pressed the relay in the boot clicks. None of the heating elements work, so...

I am really sorry to post this if there is a topic on it already (and there must be) but i have spent all evening searching the forums for it. I am a new owner of W203 200K (pre facelift '04 model) It came fitted with a UHI cradle and Audio 10 CD head unit. I got my head round taking...

Hi I have a strange fault on my lap top, after using the WiFi connection for 5 or 10 mins, its suddenly stops working. Initially I thought it was the routers connections to the internet failing but it turns out that it is just my laptop not any other machine in the house. The WiFi shows...