Mercedes Amplifier Location/Removal/Install DIY HD

[@383IROC]

Unbolting the seat takes 15 minutes and saves having to cut the carpet as the carpet has a seam for access.

[@dougantelman2369]

theSHARK who cares? It’s a 12 year old SUV. Reattach carpet with Velcro in case the amp breaks again

[@iRepairAutos]

I could do it the way he suggests and if I was doing it for a customer I would. This is my personal vehicle so... also SRS lights are sometimes triggered by removing the seat. I don't want to suggest viewers do something that will cause further problems. I have the tools to turn off these things but not all of my viewers do. Look on the passenger side of the vehicle. Mercedes has cut the carpet that way too for the battery.

[@dougantelman2369]

Well it does look like the access would be easier with the whole seat removed. If it was my car, I’d have a way to pull up that carpet easily to access the amp. Crazy location.

[@Brocambro1]

@@iRepairAutos I Repair you have 27000 subscribers, that is the number of Mercedes owners who have experienced an issue with their crappy audio system, can't find no one willing to mess with Mercedes unrepairable system, went to their crooked dealer anyway, run away after hearing the quote and are trying to find a good samaritan online to give them a clue about that system that no one wants to fix. (this is me by the way..lol). I own a 2008 GL 450 my radio configuration look similar to this one on your video; it has the same issue: no sound, but it manifested soon after I replaced the aux cable in the glove box that was bad. After I removed the radio plugged in the new aux cable, put back everything together there was no sound anymore. Just like in your video but the only difference on the display on this video the sound button is still present but mine disappeared from the display, and the cd changer button in the audio menu disappears as well and no sound; so I don't know if it's something that requires the dealer to reset these functions with their diagnostic tool, or is there a way I can do to solve this because everything was working just fine before I replace that cable. Can you give me any clue?

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

Exactly what I thought, I don't know why he cut the carpet, it ruined my day

[@yuhkeandain9899]

Good video. I got exactly the same problem this morning with my Wipers, No sound,

[@tomb375]

Check that you have NO water under your carpeting, the lower well, Floor. Drivers Side, move seat all the way back, remove sill panel and lift up that carpeting! Check this out, my control module went bad due to water, then my amplifier blew. Crazy stuff like wipers not working ect. You probably got water coming in from sunroof or under dash. Mercedes Body Control Module - Genuine Mercedes 1649002901 Change control module and amp. Problem solved. Do it yourself, Just don't go to Mercedes or you'll be ripped off!! Control module might have to be programed. Any questions, I'll try to help. I couldn't find this info anywhere. I have 2007 GL450. Thanks.

[@raiderman28]

Great video. would have never thought they would put that amp under there. go figure Mercedes

[@yatesc9246]

@iRepair Autos I too have a 2006 ML350. I watched and liked a lot of your videos. Were you able to confirm your amp was bad? Did you replace the amp with another factory amp or an aftermarket amp? My head unit works, navi works, CD player works but there is no audio, no sound from the speakers. So Im suspecting its the amp. Just curious what route you took and if it's working for you. Thanks

[@EM13_]

did you fix your problem yet was it the amp?

[@georgespyrou9080]

good effort but how do you repair the carpet..?????

[@iRepairAutos]

+George Spyrou the carpet goes back togeher. Look at the right passenger floor. The battery is under the cut carpet as well. That's from factory.

[@tomb375]

Hi Keith was it the Amplifier, or the amplifier control module? Thanks for all you great videos again.

[@ImSafeonSite]

Love the video, and the instruction, will be sitting around for part two. Question and how I landed here. 2011 Mercedes E350 Coupe..radio cutting in and out over the months, Mercedes waste of time, looked at speakers, etc.. now radio has stopped no sound. Please tell me the Harman Kardon amp isn't under the seat... that would be the worst news ever. BTW Merry Christmas, and thanks for the vid. New Subscriber

[@rosec6042]

did u figure out a solution?

[@iRepairAutos]

Yes. Water damaged unit. Repairing multilevel boards with components is beyond what I can repair with my current equipment. Best to buy a working one used from online auction site.

[@borissztorch7954]

Excellent video. Is the amp located in the same place in a 2016 E400 Mercedes Benz convertible?

[@josefarias2041]

Can this amp be located in the trunk as well ?

[@rp1268]

Where did you find a replacement amp and how much was it? I am having an issue with my R350 where I get no sound yet everything else seems functional. I don’t even get a hissing sound. I looked online and see this part costs over 2k! Used ones on eBay cost 450 which is also expensive considering it will still be prone to failure.

[@AndyNav1]

Thanks for the video, it's the only one dealing with the issue. If the volume works by the steering buttons but not on the radio knob, would you say it'll still be the amplifier? Thanks for your time.

[@Andrewtafelklavier]

Thanks for this helpful clip. I had to cut across that plastic cover to get access. What a sight! The recess had 1/2 inch of water in it and the amp module was corroded and the tracks cooked. If I buy a replacement amp does it need to be reprogrammed?

[@iRepairAutos]

No reprogramming needed. Just plug and play.

[@fullthrottle339]

Is there fuses inside the amp?

[@berthou73]

Hi Keith, where would I find the power window fuse for a 2009 Mercedes’ benz ml350?

[@lincolnvlogs8965]

Great video and work that you do. I just acquired a 2005 sl500 with a cheapass planet audio unit installed with the existing Bose. Totally distorted sound when streaming or CDs....I never listen to radio. My sense is that the Mercedes amp has been bipassed when they installed this cheap unit because of the distortion. Do you know where the bose system amp is located and can it be connected to the planet audio head> I read somewhere that it cannot....very confusing and not much in the way of resources. Thanks for any reply or opinion. Rick

[@talalalhadidi4940]

What was the problem in the amp. ? Did you repair it or change it ?

[@iRepairAutos]

Water damage. I ended up replacing it.

[@talalalhadidi4940]

In some cases cleaning the electronic circuit from moisture salt make it work. My Ml bluetec front turn signal stuck on , when I open the front Sam found it salty , clean it with spirit and mount it made it normal again .

[@steviesteviec2622]

Great video. Was the amplifier the issue?

[@iRepairAutos]

Yes. It was dead.

[@TheMcs33]

Is that the location of the amplifier on a 2018 GLC 300 co-op Mercedes Mercedes

[@zeus1442001]

I have a c240 2002 mb. My radio go on but there's not sound. I checked all the fuses and they are good. What could be the problem? Also when I took off the radio the fuse was blown and is replaced now but still no sound.

[@saintjulian1]

Bro I have the same issue. But still haven’t found a solution

[@tlawrenceware3509]

( 2011 W204) Problem: I haven't any sound from the speakers in the rear window. I only have sound coming from the speakers in the door. Do you have any suggestions as to how I should resolve that problem?

[@njoeandjen]

my 2008 GL450 has static for 5 minutes like blown speakers then perfect guessing the amp under driver seat as it was wet there i found one but had no sound at all so hoping the amp is causing this as i ordered one on ebay junkyard no luck

[@ohiremenvictor5183]

Thank you very much.my w203 c180 wagon have same problem.all the fuse are good....how do I go about that?

[@storm_merle_]

I have question can i add extra tweeters on my 2017 c43 cabriolet

[@tippy35075]

great, im Upgrading my 440w hk amp to the 610amp with the 2011 COMAND

[@patrickhenry8576]

Hello can you help me my 2014 b class radio is dead and the fuses are not blown

[@fooleelee6548]

I have 2005 e 320 radio was working perfect until yesterday now I can't open CD changer and radio display logo and turns off why do I need to check the amp ? Is it under the seat ? Please help 🆘

[@meti903]

does this need to be programmed after replacement?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Mets Garage it does not need programming.

[@ChrisEckman]

What's the model number for the amp on a '07? Are there different variations depending on the system you have in your GL 450?

[@ghyherjules3973]

Hey guys, I've had a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 for 2 years now. The Harmon kardon Logic7 sounded amazing with powerful bass. Until one day my CD changer stopped working while I had CDs inside . I've been reading forums and some people said to remove the fuse for AGW, the CD changer and the radio. I followed the steps took the fuses out, put them back, and at the end the CD changer started working again. But ever since I removed the fuses and put them back into place, my sound has not been the same. I used to get powerful bass from the front speakers, and the subwoofer , and an awesome clear surround sound experience. What do I have to do to get the powerful bass back? So much question is do I have to go into engineering mode to get the sound back, or what do I have to do to get the sound? Because I believe that after removing the fuses I must've messed up a component in the radio system that has to be readjusted. I still get sound, but it's not the same as it used to be before I removed the fuses. Sometimes I try, and I put the bass to maximum, and nothing happens. Guys please help me. Please

[@iRepairAutos]

do a radio reset. I have a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6i1eoiEgtKMjqs then go into your radio and and set the treble, bass, and surround sound options.

[@schwing26]

Hey buddy, I know theres small chance, but. My command unit on this car, won't turn on and drains the battery, car dies within 2 days, is there anything you could recommend before I fork out thousands to get it fixed! Thanks again

[@iRepairAutos]

Remove the fuse for the amp for 15 minutes and then replace. Start with that.

[@otutu2000]

Thanks. Do you know who can repair this?

[@ruobthomas568]

Hi i have a 2002 ml the radio turn on but no sound how can you help

[@Docbrut]

my 2009 ML320 CDI has no sound out of the Pass. Rear speaker. I've double checked the leads and nothing seams out of place. The Tweeter and the 6.5" Speaker both don't work but all other speakers are fine. Any suggestions?

[@iRepairAutos]

You can and should do a sterro reset to default. I'll probably create a video showing how to do this shortly.

[@yahawahdahariehmalakyahsha8802]

Can you put a 2008 amp in a 2007 GL450

[@DeepSingh-qf6te]

hey I have a Ml350 and my radio stops woking after like 2 minutes from starting the car. was this an issue with this car?

[@iRepairAutos]

No, the issue was totally dead audio. No audio.

[@poptartgofast]

I once cut a whole in the floor board of a cheap car to get to the fuel pump. It's easy but not the right way.

[@ic-kb2jn]

Thank you.

[@kavindugilshan]

I have a ml without harmon sound system . If i buy this can i install to stock radio ?? Or is it better go for an after market DSP ??

[@gloriaariza7506]

I appreciate the video, could do without the annoying piano sound in the background

[@iRepairAutos]

Gloria Ariza thanks for the feedback. Agreed. My new videos are free from annoying music. :)

[@elcamino6954]

I need your help My command unit isnt working properly..it turns on and off but stucks on the logo i can turn the volume up and down too..i can see on the dash that its playing the cd thats been in there but i cant control anything from the steering wheel nd the unit itself any solution?would really appreciate it

[@iRepairAutos]

You should try the reset method. I'll do a video. Which Model do you have?

[@elcamino6954]

2006 ml500 thanks

[@djdamion1543]

How can you tell if the amp is bad or not before doing all that work?

[@iRepairAutos]

The first culprit is not having sound. Check the amp fuse. Remove the amp fuse for 5 minutes to reset the amp. If still no sound. You will need to check fiber optic lines groom radio to CD to amp. You should see laser red light activity. You won't see any on the bad device. It's not fast. Star diagnostics tool would tell exactly which module is bad.

[@aciduriko]

in the Mercedes B200 w245 of 2007 is located in the same place?

[@iRepairAutos]

I'll have to check. Sedans it's usually in the trunk behind the panel on the wall.

[@amadotaly8087]

hey I have a 2007 mercedes ml350 the radio lost the audio and change the radio and the amplifier and still losing the audio can you help me?

[@alainboukouch9530]

I got a 2006 R 500 and I love my V8! just put a new 9" android system simple and new speakers from Infiniti kappa the cheaper way to upgrade w/quality...

[@zeus1442001]

By the where the amp on my c240 2002?

[@combathacker]

My radio won't turn on, do you know why? Nothing works it used to turn on and off now it's completely off and won't turn on. Please help.

[@iRepairAutos]

Could be the fuse, could be a bad head unit. Start by checking the fuses.

[@combathacker]

iRepair Autos checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine.

[@combathacker]

I took it out unplugged it and plugged it back in and it worked, but when there is a high bass drop it shuts off and it doesn't turn back on I am not sure why, if anyone knows why this is happening please help.

[@harjapparmar]

What did you take out? The amp or the head unit?

[@tilovazquezguzman4307]

I can’t locate the amp on my 2010c300

[@richcook5161]

Obviously designed not to be removed

[@iRepairAutos]

+Rich Cook Mercedes charges 3k to replace that module. Part plus labor. Includes removing the front seat, carpet etc.

[@trento8397]

How to fix it?

[@cesartoledo1495]

Take it easy with that box cutter...

[@dannyxz6260]

All that cutting just to avoid removing four easy bolts and pull the seat out? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me, if it was my car I wouldn't want my carpet cut off like that, but that's just me.

[@changchung]

Car model and year should be in video tittle.

[@vinhlêquang-d4y]

c300 2017 how to amplifer location pro?

[@iRepairAutos]

Usually in the trunk in the right hand wall behind the panel

[@high5compliments45]

Its only the right info for this car,in other cars its not always therebon the same place...

[@emersonwanton1616]

Do that with a 2018 kk crazy cut the carpet !

[@OAGCougar21]

WHY ARE YOU DESTROYING THE CAR !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Do you think German engineers designed the car this way for it to require being cut open?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Oscar Gonzalez take a look at the passenger side, where the battery and aux batter resides. The carpet is cut... from the factory.

[@janischroderus9900]

So you destroyed that mercedes... ;-D

[@xdrifterx2357]

Wow four hex invert bolts holding seat on undamaged the carpet trash

[@TheMcs33]

You shouldn't have to cut the carpet to replace a amplifier that's f***** u*

[@ghyherjules3973]

Hey guys, I've had a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 for 2 years now. The Harmon kardon Logic7 sounded amazing. Until one day my CD changer stopped working while I had CDs inside . I've been reading forums and some people said to remove the fuse for AGW, the CD changer and the radio. I followed the steps took the fuses out, put them back, and at the end the CD changer started working again. But ever since I removed the fuses and put them back into place, my sound has not been the same. I used to get powerful bass from the front speakers, and the subwoofer , and an awesome clear surround sound experience. So much question is do I have to go into engineering mode to get the sound back, or what do I have to do to get the sound? Because I believe that after removing the fuses I must've messed up a component in the radio system that has to be readjusted. I still get sound, but it's not the same as it used to be before I removed the fuses. Sometimes I try, and I put the bass to maximum, and nothing happens. Guys please help me.

[@iRepairAutos]

I will create a short video on what you need to do.

[@ghyherjules3973]

@@iRepairAutos Thank you sir. I appreciate

[@ghyherjules3973]

@@iRepairAutos I will be waiting for the video.

[@ghyherjules3973]

@@iRepairAutos So the problem can be resolved right?

[@E-MotionsProductions]

I got a 2011 GL450 and I believe it has the logic 7 in it not sure how do you know if it has the logic sound system but anyway can you tell me which fuse you removed because I have a CD player I can hear that motor spinning but I can also see it on the display that there's two CDs in the CD changer in the head unit but when I click eject it doesn't do anything it will not spit the CDs out everything else works just fine