I wrote a reply yesterday and for about the fourth time something caused me to loose it. Its real inconvienient to not be able to go forward or backward from this screen without loosing the message.

Anyway, Since I own Continental Imports and Bill asked me to reply I figured I'd give it another go.. I actually am quite lacking in Radio knowledge as my brother is a genius there; so I have used him as a crutch in those matters. I am fairly knowledgable about the state of communication hardware and software in modern autos though.

The previous posts leave me thinking that the world isn't in touch with this situation. Modern MBs and other cars have their communications systems tied to the data buss system in the car and can have some real problems when disturbed. The radios use road speed signals for volume control and are hooked at least to the security system in most models.

Redesigning this system for aftermarket installs ain't what it used to be!!! I would go with whatever unit can work with the fiber optic system (and protocols) designed for the car. If you alter this system you loose the ability to add navigation or telephone which will affect the cars resale value, if not now, later when people realize the loss of engineering that has been by-passed.

If you still have problems with the locations email me personally and I will look up the install procedure (subsequent installation procedures are given in the WIS).

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Steve Brotherton
Owner 24 bay BSC
Bosch Master, ASE master L1
26 years MB technician