1) I would lie to know if anyone was able to use another brand of cd changer than the Mercedes changer?
2) I heard from a person in the car audio business that Alpine changers could be used with Mercedes.
I would like to know if this is right ?
3) If so, what model of Alpine works.
4) Also would the controls on my steering wheel work?
5) Same wiring in the trunk?
Thank-You.

 

It would be extremely helpful if your post included the specific model and production year of the car... otherwise forum members are just guessing when posting a response.

JR

 

Sorry for the missing info.
2001 E320 4Matic

 

most of merc changers work of fibre optic cable and yes other make would work if its compt able to fibre optic yes it will work......

 

I would like to know if I would buy an Alpinecd changer if it could be controlled with the Mercedes head unit.If anyone has uused Alpine I would like to know what model is compatible.Thank-You.

 

THATS A TRICKY ONE ,OK WAT SYSTEM HAVE GOT NOW IF ITS ALREADY A MERC ONE THAN YES IT WILL BE ABLE TO CONTROL WIT THE STEERING,COZ IT GOES THORUGH THE AUDIO THAN PASSES TO THE CHANGER,TELL U WAT TRY IT AND SEE WAT IT DOES KEEP POSTED,COZ I LL LIKE TO NO...YES IF ITS THE HEAD UNIT NONE MERC THAN ITS GONNA WORK FROM THE STEERING......