I always wonder why someone doesn't make a similar looking radio but with all the modern features such as HD radio & Bluetooth etc built in. There will be so much demand for such units. The modern radios, for the most part, are chintzy looking with doodads that look so out of place in the classic cars.
Unique Question, I think. This unit was in the trunk of my 300sdl when I bought it. Sold the car; kept the radio. I’d like to use it outside; ang reason it couldnt be powered by my 12v landscape transformer?
Nice quality explanation but you did not mention the three pin line out and how it works. The cable from the three pin port is no longer available from Becker USA.
Hi I have a 1991 500SL fitted with a Becker Mexico Cassette electronic837. Do I remove this the same way by just pulling it out as you described ? Many thanks Kieron from across the pond
Now, what they don't tell you is these are a pain in the a$$!!!!!!! Lose power, or as in the video remove the radio for any reason and the radio locks up - requiring a code to be functional again. Just replace this garbage with an after market and you'll be much happier! You won't have to call Mercedez or beg some repair outfit to give you the code. Mercedez never thought about the idea that these cars might become classics and that somewhere in their past someone replaced the radio and the radio code didn't get passed along. So your VIN number does no good. The repair centers only want to soak you for giving up the code, by the radio's serial number, far more buying a new and modern radio with BT, AUX, and Alexa built-in.
