I report the same as above with exception of where I found the cable in my '95: left-side of trunk behind the cowl above the battery.

Bought the adapter and a new alpine unit $200 total.

Regards,
- Ryan

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'95 E420 - 'Shadowfax' 138kmi.
'92 Volvo 740Turbo Bard 193kmi
'74 240D - 'Ol' Green' 4spd Manual 104kmi. (sold )
'77 300D - 'Red' 223kmi (sold)
'75 240D - 'Bianca the Blue Bomber' (sold)