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Question: no audio coming from the radio or cd player, any idea what this is?,

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ddnissan, Fort Washington, MD, January 30, 2012, 17:39
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it seems to be working fine, locating stations....but no sound, what do I do now on how to fix.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, January 30, 2012, 20:04
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    There are two stereos listed. Have you checked the fuses? Mercedes wiring diagrams are a little complicated to rad (but not too difficult). There is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars.. The information is year make and model specific, covering repair procedures, torque specifications, fluid capacities and specifications, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online
    Alldata show the fuses that supply power to the radio, it shows stereo removal, and how to test for voltage at the specific pins at the back of the radio. Go to A/Z search type in stereo, then select "electrical diagrams" and later look at "connector view".A lot of places specialize in the repair of original factory equipment stereos, you will find them online and be able to get a quote.

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    ddnissan, March 12, 2012, 07:11
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    the fuse was blown in the amp, thanks. The sound is incredable in these cars.

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    csubak30 January 31, 2012, 00:42
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    Check fuses, if these are ok your problem is probably a blown out amplifier which will need replaced. Check outputs for power on amp.

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    ddnissan, January 31, 2012, 04:08
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    do the fuses control the output? The radio has power, comes on, it powers up find, JUST NO SOUND!. How do you ckeck the output for the amp? I understand these prior yr models do not have the fiber optic coupler install only after the 2000 yr. are equip with fiber optic coupler.

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