Problem with installing a screen in my W124

pupsi · 08-07-2008, 07:58 PM

As the title, have come across a problem with the flip-out screen i have installed in my car.

Pictures below will explain a bit better.

The screen comes out but not far enough before it flips out and hits the wood panel behind. Ideally, the unit needs to be pulled out a bit further and this problem wouldnt occur.

Does anyone have a solution to this or have anyone done anything to remedy a similiar problem?

Cheers

jaymanek · 08-07-2008, 08:16 PM

This is something I thought about when looking at these systems.. I decided its definately not possible to have something like this in the R107 and im going to try one in the SEC..

Basically I cant think of anything that would make it work. Some units will come out horizontally first before they flip up... these may work but i suggest you try one before buying!

andy27168 · 08-07-2008, 08:36 PM

Is that an Alpine unit?
As my 1003r Alpine you can adjust that distance. With the screen open press and hold the button that brings the screen out after a few seconds the unit should send the screen out a bit further at the bottom. Close the screen and open it again it should now open further everytime.
Hope it works ok for you

andy_k · 08-07-2008, 08:49 PM

you may need to engineer a spacer that brings the radio further out, it shouldn't be too hard to make it look as though it belongs in there.

I was looking at a flip screen sat nav the other week and decided that the problem you have discovered was going to arise so I didn't buy it

bolide · 08-07-2008, 11:39 PM

I think the elegant solution is a taxi console and a Double-Din HU with screen

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

aka$h · 09-07-2008, 12:08 AM

The only screen I know of that will work is a Kenwood. The flip the opposite way.

Dec · 09-07-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_k

you may need to engineer a spacer that brings the radio further out, it shouldn't be too hard to make it look as though it belongs in there.

I was looking at a flip screen sat nav the other week and decided that the problem you have discovered was going to arise so I didn't buy it

As andy K, but if you could tilt it.

Dec

pupsi · 09-07-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy27168

Is that an Alpine unit?
As my 1003r Alpine you can adjust that distance. With the screen open press and hold the button that brings the screen out after a few seconds the unit should send the screen out a bit further at the bottom. Close the screen and open it again it should now open further everytime.
Hope it works ok for you

Will try this method first.
I had the screen installed in my old car so just thought id put it in as i had it lying around and its better than the old tape-deck sony that was in there!

If anything i will have to pull it out a little and find a way of securing and making it look OEM.

Cheers for all the advice so far everyone.

andy_k · 09-07-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dec

As andy K, but if you could tilt it.

Dec

tilt won't work (or at least not without some major surgery). The radio "sleeve" is an integral moulding of the console, above it is all the air con/heater controls etc

Adjusting the screen for a longer reach sounds promising though

Andy

nick mercedes · 09-07-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pupsi

Does anyone have a solution to this or have anyone done anything to remedy a similiar problem?

Cheers

Would this help?

http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/PC5-1...io-spacer.html

Alps · 09-07-2008, 09:57 AM

pupsi, andy is correct. I think its the screen open button you keep pressed and it will come forward, hopefully emough to clear where its hitting.

Its a good head unit, i have had one installed for the last 4 years! no problems

pupsi · 09-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alps

pupsi, andy is correct. I think its the screen open button you keep pressed and it will come forward, hopefully emough to clear where its hitting.

Its a good head unit, i have had one installed for the last 4 years! no problems

I tried to do this but nothing happened! It just folded back in. My unit is an Alpine D310R, not the one as mentioned above.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick mercedes

Would this help?

http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/PC5-1...io-spacer.html

I think this will have to be the solution. With an extra 25mm it will sit perfectly when folded out. I will try and ask my local car audio shop but this seems like the only option at the moment.

Thanks for all the help guys.

jaymanek · 09-07-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pupsi

I think this will have to be the solution. With an extra 25mm it will sit perfectly when folded out. I will try and ask my local car audio shop but this seems like the only option at the moment.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Not the best solution as you wont be able to get to ashtray!

pupsi · 09-07-2008, 07:21 PM

Thats fine with me.
I dont smoke and wouldnt allow anyone else to in my car either

jaymanek · 09-07-2008, 08:00 PM

anything to charge? tom tom or phone?

Still id be interested to see pics of the finished article..

08-07-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
pupsi Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Car: W124 E500 Posts: 602	Problem with installing a screen in my W124 As the title, have come across a problem with the flip-out screen i have installed in my car. Pictures below will explain a bit better. The screen comes out but not far enough before it flips out and hits the wood panel behind. Ideally, the unit needs to be pulled out a bit further and this problem wouldnt occur. Does anyone have a solution to this or have anyone done anything to remedy a similiar problem? Cheers __________________ Pupsi E500

08-07-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
jaymanek Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: 560 SEC AMG Widebody, 560 SEC AMG, W124 500E, W123 280CE, W123 200, R107-500SL Posts: 10,210	This is something I thought about when looking at these systems.. I decided its definately not possible to have something like this in the R107 and im going to try one in the SEC.. Basically I cant think of anything that would make it work. Some units will come out horizontally first before they flip up... these may work but i suggest you try one before buying! __________________ Mercland is listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available. 1969 280SL Pagoda in Met Light Blue 1980 123-200 in Sahara Yellow 1985 123-280CE in Champagne 1988 500SL in Met Light Blue Now with Leather 1988 560SEC AMG in Midnight Blue 1989 560SEC AMG Widebody 1989 190E 2.5 Cosworth Dogleg Manual 1993 E500 Brabus in Silver with lots of toys! 1 of 29 UK Supplied Cars Gallery Link

09-07-2008, 08:00 PM	#15
jaymanek Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: 560 SEC AMG Widebody, 560 SEC AMG, W124 500E, W123 280CE, W123 200, R107-500SL Posts: 10,210	anything to charge? tom tom or phone? Still id be interested to see pics of the finished article.. __________________ Mercland is listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available. 1969 280SL Pagoda in Met Light Blue 1980 123-200 in Sahara Yellow 1985 123-280CE in Champagne 1988 500SL in Met Light Blue Now with Leather 1988 560SEC AMG in Midnight Blue 1989 560SEC AMG Widebody 1989 190E 2.5 Cosworth Dogleg Manual 1993 E500 Brabus in Silver with lots of toys! 1 of 29 UK Supplied Cars Gallery Link

08-07-2008, 08:36 PM	#3
andy27168 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southampton Car: W202 230K 97, C43 AMG 99. Posts: 1,205	Is that an Alpine unit? As my 1003r Alpine you can adjust that distance. With the screen open press and hold the button that brings the screen out after a few seconds the unit should send the screen out a bit further at the bottom. Close the screen and open it again it should now open further everytime. Hope it works ok for you

08-07-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
andy_k Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bexhill, East sussex Car: Alfa GTV 3.0 Posts: 5,867	you may need to engineer a spacer that brings the radio further out, it shouldn't be too hard to make it look as though it belongs in there. I was looking at a flip screen sat nav the other week and decided that the problem you have discovered was going to arise so I didn't buy it

08-07-2008, 11:39 PM	#5
bolide Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton Car: W124 E300 Diesel Multivalve Estate Posts: 1,828	I think the elegant solution is a taxi console and a Double-Din HU with screen Nick Froome www.w124.co.uk

09-07-2008, 12:08 AM	#6
aka$h Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,539	The only screen I know of that will work is a Kenwood. The flip the opposite way.

09-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#11
Alps Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London\Essex Car: E55 2004 Silver Posts: 3,024	pupsi, andy is correct. I think its the screen open button you keep pressed and it will come forward, hopefully emough to clear where its hitting. Its a good head unit, i have had one installed for the last 4 years! no problems

09-07-2008, 07:21 PM	#14
pupsi Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Car: W124 E500 Posts: 602	Thats fine with me. I dont smoke and wouldnt allow anyone else to in my car either

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