W140 Bose Amp: '97 to a '93? - Benzworld.org

ackvig · 01-08-2004, 09:57 AM

Would a '97 S420's stock amp plug and play in a '93300SE? I've called the dealer and they said the part numbers changed in '94, but he could no REALLY say it wouldn't work. Has anybody had any experience in this area?

ackvig · 01-09-2004, 01:45 PM

For the knowledge pool's future reference. I followed this up with a local premium stereo shop today recommended to me buy the local MB dealership. A '94 and up W140 amp will NOT work in a 1993. I've found some great deals on this dealer listed $2400.00 (!!!)amp, but they were all too new.

FYI.

rsmcmahon · 01-09-2004, 03:58 PM

Radio system from MB year models 91-93 are quite different from 94-up. The BOSE amp in your car is a 7 channel with the radio divided into a head unit in the dash and the tuner and amp in the trunk.

I had my Bose 7 Channel Amp in my 92 400se serviced by http://www.soundrepair.com/html/vehicle.htm in Florida. It's very easy to remove and send to their location. The company specializes in repairing this model amp. Mine works great now. The repair cost me $440 to have the unit.

Russell

ackvig · 01-09-2004, 07:38 PM

Thanks, but I have a bead on a local one for $500 dollars. GOing to see if I can arrange a little trade;)

Peter Guenther · 01-10-2004, 06:29 AM

Rather than buy new, have it rebuilt. Becker offers a rebuild service with warranty (better than BENZ) there are also some auth. repair facilities, mine in FL gave me a one year warranty and fixed the tuner (same capacitors) for $400 something

ackvig · 01-10-2004, 11:56 AM

I know where to get a working '97's amp for no more than $150.00!!! I know where to get a working 93's anp for $500. I'm debating to go on and get the 97, and see if I can straight trade for the '93 or trade and sweeting the pot a little. Hmmmmnnn...