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Old 06-28-2005, 10:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

OK, I am going to get a cd changer for the trunk on my 98 e320. I've got the wiring in the trunk near the driver side speaker.

How do I know if I need the fiber optic changer or not?

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Old 06-28-2005, 11:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

Unlikely. If you pull aside your left rear trunk liner and miraculously see bright twin, orange fiber harness,
that's what is needed. But for the most part, 98 did
not come equipped with fiber optic changer.
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Old 06-28-2005, 11:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

Thx - will check.

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Old 06-28-2005, 05:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

Bob,

98 E320 definitely does not have fiber optic. I have a 98, and put in the stock Mercedes 6 disc changer. Check out Ebay. Got mine for $100, like brand new. Don't bother if it doesnt come with the mounting bracket. I just drilled an extra hole and cinched it down with cable ties.
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:22 PM   #5 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

Thank you sir. 247 huh? What team>?

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Old 06-30-2005, 06:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

what is the difference between fiber otic and the other 1
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Old 06-30-2005, 11:50 PM   #7 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

Mostly the teams my kids play on. I coached my daughter's team to the California state championship in 2000. This year her team made the NAIA Final Four and my son's team made the National Championship game.
Did you find a CD changer yet? There are quite a few on ebay.
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Old 07-02-2005, 05:44 AM   #8 (permalink)
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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

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Mostly the teams my kids play on. I coached my daughter's team to the California state championship in 2000. This year her team made the NAIA Final Four and my son's team made the National Championship game.
Did you find a CD changer yet? There are quite a few on ebay.
Yep. 170 from a local dealer in NJ. Thx for the help and good luck with the teams, though it doesn't sound like you all need it!

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RE: cd changer, 98 e320, fiber optic or not?

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98 E320 definitely does not have fiber optic.
Correction, both of my W210's are 1998's, one early and one late, the early one is on normal cables, while the later one uses a fibre optic connection.

One of the easiest ways to check what changer you need is to see if you car has an "Audio" series stereo (audio 10 or Audio 30) or a "mercedes-Benz" series (exquisite, etc). The audio series use fibre optics, the others don't.

(this info is for future reference since you have already purchased yours)
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