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7 Channel 140 820 00 89

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Click on Picture to enlarge Model #/Part # Common Problems
0018209784 clicks
0028207586

CM 2190

Tape Deck
0028209486

CM 2191

Audio problems, Front Right Speakers, Tape Deck
0028207686

1480

Tape Deck; radio will not turn, just clicks
1638200486 CD
2208204989 CD
1991-93 CD Changer drains battery
Antenna will not retract
Becker 1432 head clicks
Becker 1432 tuner

0018209689

Lock up
Becker early 60s poor reception
Becker Europa FM Problems, no AM
Becker Grand Prix

1480

Tape Deck
Becker Grand Prix 754 Code Problems, Tape problems
Becker Grand Prix 780

0028403886

Lock up, tape problems
Becker late 60 AM problems
Becker late 60 AM problems
Becker Mexico tape player
Becker Mexico 50s needs complete rebuild
Becker Mexico 612 Tape, FM problems
CD Player locks up
Reims Shortwave  
Bose 129 subwoofer  
  CD
  does not control CD player in trunk
  tape problems
Bose 7-Channel Amp for the 140 Chassis 91-97

140 820 00 89

Channels go out 1 by 1, popping, squeaking, crackling

see photo at top of page

  lock up
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Amp Table

Serial # Found in (Chassis, Class, Year)
124 820 10 89 124 E 90-93
124 820 11 89 124 E 90-93
124 820 13 89 124 E 90-91
124 820 17 89 124 E 94-95
124 820 18 89 124 E 94-95
124 820 16 89 124 E 92
124 820 19 89 124 E 93-95
126 820 18 89 126 S 89-91
126 820 19 89 126 S 89-91
129 820 00 89 129 SL 90-93
129 820 04 89 129 SL 93
140 820 00 89 140 S 91-97
201 820 09 89 201 C 89-90
201 820 11 89 201 C 90

Helpful Links

Radioman Radio Repair Website:  http://www.radiomanrepair.com

Mercedes Benz USA:  http://www.mbusa.com  

Bose Sound Systems:  http://www.bose.com

Bose Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.bose-repair.com

Becker Audio Systems:  http://www.becker.de

BMW Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.bmwradiorepair.com

Lexus Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.lexusradiorepair.com

Porsche Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.porscheradiorepair.com

Jaguar Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.jaguarradiorepair.com

Delco Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.delco-radio-repair.com

Honda Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.hondaradiorepair.com

VW Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.vwradiorepair.com

Audi Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.audiradiorepair.com

Toyota Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.toyota-radio-repair.com

Nissan Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.nissan-radio-repair.com

Ford Car Radio Repair Information:  http://www.ford-radio-repair.com

Chrysler Radio Repair Information:  http://www.chrysler-radio-repair.com

Mazda Radio Repair Information:  http://www.mazdaradiorepair.com

Volvo Radio Repair Information:  http://www.volvoradiorepair.com

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