If you're replacing the factory radio in your European or luxury vehicle, you have probably heard or read about the possibility of having a fiber optic amplified sound system. It is important to know if your vehicle is equipped with fiber optics because a specific wiring harness will be required for aftermarket radio installation. The specific wiring will retain this fiber optic sound system that would otherwise need to be bypassed by a professional and who wants to mess up the factory wiring?! So, when you take your factory radio to check for the presence of a fiber optic system, use the the pictures below that show 2 clear characteristics that assure you that the vehicle is fiber optic equipped. 1) Circular openings on the vehicle's factory connector. Instead of normal 'pins', these round openings allow for the installation of a fiber optic cables. 2) Orange color of on the vehicle's factory wiring. With these two characteristics of the factory wiring, you can be certain that your vehicle is equipped with a fiber optic sound system and will require a fiber optic wiring harness in order to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket radio.
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William Johnson
7/26/2018 05:23:06 pm
I have a 2004 mb cl500 I need the radio trim and the trim around the face of new radio
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Spiral Audio
7/27/2018 11:33:37 am
We have 2 options for the 2004 Mercedes Benz cl500; Wood Grain or Satin Black. Check our website: https://www.spiralaudio.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=161
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Jason
5/2/2019 08:42:38 pm
I am looking to upgrade the stereo in my Land Rover LR2 (2009). What all would I need? I would like to keep the steering wheel controls. Do I need to bypass the amp?
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Tracy Sean Woods
9/8/2021 06:53:27 pm
Ixb vooo1 I purchased this for my volvo xc90 2004 I'm installing a new radio and amplifier
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