On my '81 300SD I was able to remove the amp and drive the car without a problem.

Peter at GDL fixed my amp and it has worked perfectly for the last 4000 miles.

http://www.gdl-online.com/begin.html

Made my trip from Austin, TX to Cape Cod, Mass a lot more pleasant.

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Anders

1995 E300
2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K
1977 240D (197K)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's)
Gone but not forgotten:
2005 Buick LeSabre
1998 C230
1984 300D
1983 240D
1981 300SD
1974 240D
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1968 Triumph TR250