When did the Mercedes SL500 audio system come out?

The SL500 is prewired; today you can buy the same Alpine unit Mercedes used for about $250 and drop it in. My dealer installed an Alpine CHM-5630 at the recommendation of Mercedes’ parts dept. in New Jersey in June of 2004.

Where is the cassette player on the SL500?

Late Radio: 1999 – 2002 The cassette player slot is hidden behind the folding screen! Late SL500 Radio: 1999 – 2002. This radio also has diect numeric station tuning, and integrates with the optional phone for dialing. For the first time the function buttons are variable: you’ll see what they do over the buttons.

How big are the speakers on a Mercedes SL600?

Front speakers are two 2″ tweeters and two 6.5″ midrange/woofers. Rear speakers are two 2.5″ in the back deck. Mercedes called the 6.5″ and 2.5″ mid-to-high range speakers “twiddlers” in the 1994 brochure. CD Changer 6 disk trunk-mounted CD changer optional. It was standard on the SL600.

How do you change bass on Mercedes SL500?

For instance, to change thhe bass or treble, press AUD, which brings up the ability to adjust the bass. The left and right buttons become the + and – controls. Press AUD again to get to treble, balance and fade. Amplifiers

What causes a Mercedes Benz to have no sound?

Some common problems with the Mercedes-Benz COMAND system include issues such as: 1 Head Unit / Radio stuck on Mercedes-Benz logo 2 Turns on and then off 3 Shuts off randomly 4 COMMAND will freeze 5 Radio powers on but there is no sound 6 Audio Gateway (AGW) drains the car battery 7 Radio panel doesn’t turn on. (Hint: Check fuses.) More …

Where is the cassette player on a Mercedes SL500?

The cassette player slot is hidden behind the folding screen! Late SL500 Radio: 1999 – 2002. This radio also has diect numeric station tuning, and integrates with the optional phone for dialing. For the first time the function buttons are variable: you’ll see what they do over the buttons.

Why is the radio not working on my Mercedes Benz?

Is the radio on your Mercedes-Benz not working? Some common problems with the Mercedes-Benz COMAND system include issues such as: Radio panel doesn’t turn on. (Hint: Check fuses.) The fist thing you should try is to do a soft reset of the COMAND unit.

Where can I get a Mercedes audio troubleshooter?

Part Number 000-545-33-84 Available from the dealership Part needed for troubleshooting Our example for troubleshooting will be for the E430 Read through instructions before attempting to troubleshoot. 1) The Mercedes E430 contains all the components in the fiber optic system in the trunk, driver’s side wheel well.

Why does my Mercedes E430 have no audio?

1) The Mercedes E430 contains all the components in the fiber optic system in the trunk, driver’s side wheel well. Except the stereo. We have found no particular pattern for which equipment is next in the fiber optic loop. 2) Removing the fiber optic cable from the stereo or amplifier will cause no audio output.

What kind of car is Mercedes Benz SL500?

The Porsche 911 Cabrio offers more performance, the BMW Z8 more exclusivity, the Jaguar XK8 has a more coddling interior and classically evocative lines, and the Lexus SC430 is more avant-garde. The old SL may have been content to be timeless executive wear, but the new SL wants to be this season’s sauciest slip-on.

When did the Mercedes Benz SL500 come out?

From the April 2002 issue of Car and Driver. Say what you will about the cheese-block lines and frumpy two-tone paint schemes of the outgoing Mercedes-Benz SL, it was no slave to fads.

What kind of steering does the Mercedes SL500 have?

The SL now enjoys more lively rack-and-pinion steering, but there’s still too much cushion in the weights and responses, too much old software left over from the luxury-car department to make the wheel as sharp as it could be.

What kind of sound does a Mercedes SL500 make?

However, the draining of the sound swamp did expose at least one evolutionary throwback wriggling in the mud. At about 2100 rpm, a hollow, moaning resonance disturbs the cabin, thanks to an offensive frequency in the exhaust or powertrain that excites the surrounding body.

What are the dials on a Mercedes SL500?

The substitute is a pair of sculpted, hooded dials that take the most direct cue not from the lumpy 300SLs of the ’50s or the pagoda-roofed SLs of the ’60s, but from generations of dearly departed Alfa Romeo spiders.

Is the audio system the same on a 2003 SL500?

I owned the 2003 SL500 and while there are some cosmetic changes to the car it’s basically the same system. The audio controls do scan all radio stations when you hit the arrow key. Refer to your owners manual . If you have the hands free phone there should be a separate manual that is actually a pamphlet on all the controls.

Where is the CD changer on a Mercedes SL500?

As you can see in the pictures, we removed the existing CD changer behind the driver’s seat and made a concealed, custom metal rack to hold those two pieces of equipment in the same location. By our doing this, the client lost none of the already-precious cargo space. It also makes servicing the equipment easier, should the need ever arise.

What did I get with the SL500 upgrade?

He gained Bluetooth for both hands-free calling and music streaming. He owned an iPod with an extensive music collection, so we gave him control over that as well. Adding SiriusXM Radio and HD radio gave him a much larger selection of radio stations that now sound noticeably better than traditional, analog FM radio.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLK audio system cost?

The 2005 SLK brochure lists it in the pkg which listed for $1600, while the 2006 list price on the 280 model is listed for $1700. What gives? Sirius is added and the glove box located CD changer has been removed. The CD changer is a standalone option now. There were many changes for 2006.

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