Anybody have a recommendation for a radio with cd player to install in an 82 240d?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Will the radio/cd player from my spare 95 Mercedes work in a 123 body?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Crutchfield: Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, Pro Audio, 4k TV

Can a CD be installed/ejected when the shift lever is in a forward position?

Mercedes with DIN opening.

Is the 123 a DIN opening in the dash?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Do you want an MB radio or do you just need a radio that works? The opening is indeed a standard opening that most any aftermarket radio will fit into. I have a parts car in which I haven't seen the radio in a long time. Don't even remember if it has one in it, but if it does and you can use it, it's yours if you want it.

If it is an MB radio, the problem will be figuring out which wire is which and you will need the theft code.

Mine had a fairly new JVC in it, but was not usable in 3rd gear.

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I have the theft code.....figuring out wiring is not my strong suit.

Thanks Larry!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

You're kidding right?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It depends. In my 300e it had an "active bass" system which had wiring going through the fader to an auxiliary amp and out to 6(!) speakers, and there was also an FM/radio amp that was in the trunk. This is optional, but there are several configurations that have aux amps in the loop. It was easiest to bypass everything and simply wire in new speakers. The speakers in my 126 also had odd impedance ratings which were not really in spec with the head unit so it was best to replace the speakers as well (my assumption is that a period w123 is similar if not identical from a tech point of view). The good thing is running wire in these cars is extremely easy and painless. Anything is possible with the right math and wiring knowledge but it may be more work than it is worth, but certainly get the point of keeping a stock look.


Edit: my 300e is a 1990, I'm not sure if it changed to 95.

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^ I should clarify a bit. In modern head units they often have amps built in to power speakers directly. Often OEM systems have auxiliary amps that provide amplified signals to speakers, their input being a preout (Un amplified signal) from the head unit. It's basically a way of modularizing the system to the OEMs but is a pain from a replacement standpoint. Only gotten worse since the 90s.


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- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Sooo...Buy a $100 receiver/CD unit from Crutchfield with a built-in amp and save yourself the pain...

I looked at your crutchfield link earlier and did not find any with two knobs for controls. The prices were nice though.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Did the shifter get in the way of the controls...?

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