I have a 93' 500 SEL w/no CD. Will the factory head unit support and run one? If so, is there a wiring harness to plug in to?

The 140 car is set up to work with a becker 980 10 cd changer that is out of production. There is a way to add an alpine m-bus 6 cd changer to the factory system controlled through the stock radio. The plug in is at the tuner box(1532) in the trunk behind the left side trim panel. It requires three cables from PIE a translator box from mbz and an alpine cmh-s620 cd changer.

Scott@lajollaaudio

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The Mercedes Specialists Since 1986

So would a Mercedes dealer have the translator? I assume all you do is hook up the translator to the cd changer.

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1985 500SEL 124k miles
2001 Honda Civic EX

Some mercedes dealers stock the translator if not they can order it.

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The Mercedes Specialists Since 1986

Thanks yet again.

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1985 500SEL 124k miles
2001 Honda Civic EX

I talked to my dealer, and they said the plug is an aftermarket item. Should I just talk to Crutchfield?

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1985 500SEL 124k miles
2001 Honda Civic EX

If you want the plugs I have them is stock and can send them.

Scott@Lajollaaudio

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The Mercedes Specialists Since 1986

Thanks I'm going to get the CD changer soon and I'll talk to you then.

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1985 500SEL 124k miles
2001 Honda Civic EX

Scott, are you sure that the interface is still available from MB? I was informed that MB-parts ran out of stock over a year ago.

Last time I purchased them was @ 1 month ago. I can check my source and see if there is any supply issues.

Scott@lajollaaudio

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The Mercedes Specialists Since 1986

what if you already have the becker CD 980 changer and it goes out...is the Alpine unit a plug and play exercise?



Warren
1992 300SD
Columbus Ohio

No it is not . You still need the interface adaptor but you have most of the cables needed.

Scott@Lajollaaudio

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I have 92 600SEL with the factory 10 disk changer that I'd like to replace with Alpine. My understanding is that I need MBZALP9 adapter from Peripferal and some cables from MB. Do I need all 3 cables listed at the Peripferal web site (Q 6 82 0135, Q 6 82 0174, Q 6 82 0175) or some of them are part of the factory CD?

I have all the cables and they are @ 40% cheaper than the factory cables.

Scott@lalollaaudio

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How much would it cost to exchange the becker Unii with the Alpine...in other words what is the cost of the cables needed for the change?


Warren
1992 300SD
Columbus Ohio