Replacing Radio for SLK230, 2001 model
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Replacing Radio for SLK230, 2001 model - 2/13/2006 11:44:04 AM
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TheBenzMan
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I am thinking about replacing the factory radio and would like to know if this is a staight forward job. I know I need the key tool to pull the radio, any other advise from anyone that has done it.
Pics would be great too
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RE: Replacing Radio for SLK230, 2001 model - 2/13/2006 9:47:15 PM
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benztech823
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if you have the keys to do it its really easy. Just make sure you have the radio code for the new radio otherwise it will not work. I also recommend writing the radio code for your old radio on the back with permanent marker, incase you decide to use it later.
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RE: Replacing Radio for SLK230, 2001 model - 2/13/2006 11:09:11 PM
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BikerDrew
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I wrote my code on the sticker in the back of the glove box, so I have it anytime the battery is disconnected.
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Drew
2001 Black SLK 320
now someone else''s bone stock daily driver
171,300+ miles and still going strong.
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RE: Replacing Radio for SLK230, 2001 model - 2/21/2006 7:30:15 PM
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new_hampster
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I found it pretty easy to remove the radio without the special tools. I used a thin, flat blade screwdriver. One side, then the other.
I replaced the stock radio with the Becker Audio 10. It has a single CD player instead of cassette, and I believe the sound quality is better. Although I have the 6 disc changer in the trunk, I find the convenience of a dash mounted CD for 'mood' music is worth the $250 I paid for it. Run this search on Ebay - http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=merce*+audio+10
It's a direct replacement for the factory radio, and still allows the use of the CD changer over the factory fiber connections. Installation took about 5 minutes. The only problem I had was that it does not support the factory voice control option like the stock radio did, but it really isn't a lot of trouble to press a button.
BTW, my SLK is 2001 320, but I imagine it is the same for 230.
< Message edited by new_hampster -- 2/21/2006 7:32:30 PM >
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-Dennis
''new_hampster''
2001 SLK320
2002 SL500 Silver Arrow
His and Her ''98 SL500s w/Pano tops (black and white)
2004 Volvo C70
Wife (2nd edition)
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