I decided to nuke my factory CD changer and pull out the factory MBZ phone
(I'm saving them in a box.. who knows.. I might 'restore' it some time down the road).

What I'm doing about my audio issue (I really had putting non-factory head units in these cars.. they just look WRONG) is completing the integration (if you can call it that) of an external audio source using and FM modulator but not the type they are selling that plugs into the cigarett lighter or any hokey stuff like that. I'm going old-school. It's hardwired into the antenna and disconnects the external antenna when in use. Problem is right now I have to physically throw a small switch to turn the unit on/off. I'm going to go looking for a device that will look for a signal on the audio line and trigger a relay to enable the device automagically.

This is the device I found one at a local audio shop. They were still pretty proud of it (pricey) but I figured I did not want to soure the net for one so I paid the $49.00 they wanted for it. Pfft. I can go without 2 latte's and make up the extra cost.. LOL

Now it's off to the Radar Shack to get a couple of small 12v relays and see if I can find the parts or a kit that will peform the triggering for me. I hate having to remember to flip switches. When I'm done the little switch in my console will become my first-gear-start switch..

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