I have a 2003 ML500 (W163), which comes standard with the MCS display and the DVD navigation. On the W163s, the CD/DVD drive for the navigation is right behind the navigation screen, but it also plays CDs. Obviously, you can't have both the navigation disc and a music CD in there at the same time, and I'm getting pretty sick of it and want to install a cd changer.

I definetely want a CD changer that can integrate with the vehicle's pre-wired cables in the trunk. Is the best option OEM? Does anybody have instructions on how to install it??

I know I can get the OEM changers off of ebay, but does anybody know if I can use the OEM wiring and get some kind of MP3 changer instead that would still integrate with the stock headunit?

 

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you can install one that goes to the rear right of the trunk.

 

I thought they were standard equiptment in the 500...

 

I had a '99 ML320 and currently have an '03 ML320. Both have had the OEM CD players with no problems. Only pain is - like you have experienced - removing NAV CD if you want to play a single CD other than the six you have in your CD located in the rear. I've been happy with mine. I don't know anyone that has done aftermarket.