C270CDi - Radio

[goody]

The radio in my 2002 C270CDi avantgarde has stopped functioning, the benz dealer has checked (free of charge)the main fuse & now thinks it may be the fuse behind the head unit. However he estimates a charge of £150 just to remove the unit & check the fuse.
The CD changer still has power to it, but the 6230 phone & radio are dead. no malfunction alert is shown & the audio dash board screen displays ---- it's the same for the phone display.
The red light on the front of the radio still flashes.
How can I remove the radio to check the connections & fuse, are special tools req'd or is a case of knowing what unclips & what doesn't.
Cheers in advance.
:(

[speedybiker]

It is a pre facelift and it should have an Audio 10.
You need removal keys for it like these ones:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MERCEDES-RADIO-CD-NAVIGATION-REMOVAL-TOOLS-KEYS_W0QQitemZ220175773913QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3293Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Your local dealer should be able to supply them.



Alex.

[Nibbo]

Are we talking about a W203 model here?
If so then you cannot extract the unit with the radio removal keys.
You will need to dismantle the dash surrounding the unit.
There are a few threads on this here somewhere.
Where are you based?
Could you post a pic of the unit so that we can offer a definate solution?
Good luck

[goody]

It is a w203,there doesn't appear to be any slots/holes that could be used for extraction tools.which part of the surround do you start with as there doesn't seem to be any exposed screws to start on.
:crazy:

[television]

Welcome to the forum goody, I think the the panel just prises off

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=203216&M=612%2E962&GA=722%2E640&GM=716%2E648716%2E649&CT=F&cat=69J&SID=68&SGR=235&SGN=06

[Diesel Benz]

I thought the centre air nozzle needs to be removed first, then the ash tray, and open two clips from the bottom?

[television]

I thought the centre air nozzle needs to be removed first, then the ash tray, and open two clips from the bottom?

Thank you for pointing that out :)

[ckember]

You will need a long torx 20 driver to remove the air console and surround of the radio. this may help you

http://www.buellwinkle.com/Comand/CO...oval%20WIS.pdf

[crockers]

Hi and welcome - where are you based - there may be someone local who can look at it for you much cheaper than a MB dealer

[Diesel Benz]

You will need a long torx 20 driver to remove the air console and surround of the radio. this may help you

http://www.buellwinkle.com/Comand/CO...oval%20WIS.pdf

The direct link did not work for me but selecting the home page first allowed me to browse and find the document.

[goody]

Cheers all,
Info looks good, I will try it out this weekend & let you know it went .;)

[Nibbo]

Cheers all,
Info looks good, I will try it out this weekend & let you know it went .;)

Just a quick note: be careful and patient when removing the centre air vents.
They have some very delicate retaining tabs that will break easily if forced.

[Alex Argent]

Goody

If it is a dead head unit, I have one here that I was going to put on eBay soon.

I removed it from my pre-facelift W203 a few months back to install an APS 30 satnav H/U.

The model is BE6021 (Becker) Audio 10, part # A203 620 22 86. Excellent condition - no marks or scratches, just gathering dust!

PM me if you are interested.

PS: It's about a 30 minute job, but read the 'how-to's' on here for dash removal - the vents are the most challenging part, but easy once you've done it once! (link here: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=28530&highlight=radio+removal

Thanks,

Alex