[W126 Coupe] Becker Radio

[Gerry Van Zandt]

Ivan,

Most likely that one of your two amps is out, probably the one  
controlling the left side speakers. Common problem. You can get  
refurbished amps and/or head units from the following outlets:

Becker of North America, in New Jersey: www.beckerautosound.com --  
probably the most reasonable way to go. They will take your old units  
as cores

Walter Odemer Co, Burbank CA: http://www.geocities.com/ 
odemer at sbcglobal.net/    excellent service, fast too.

Many people go aftermarket, which is an excellent choice if you want  
up to date technology. Somehow, in my thinking, I have issues with  
current technology "video game screen" head units in a classic 126  
coupe, but that's just me.

The stock 89-91 SEC systems when working well, actually are very very  
powerful and don't sound half bad, if your tastes don't require "boom  
boom" subwoofer style bass as found in gangsta rap and all that.

The amps are located behind each rear seatback -- remove the vertical  
portions of the seatbacks and the amps are easily removable. They are  
little squarish metal boxes.

BTW if you do keep your Becker/factory system, my best advice is to  
get EVERYTHING refurbished at the same time -- remove your antenna  
and have Odemer refirb it, have your head unit done and have your  
amps done. Money well spent.

Good luck.

Cheers,
Gerry



On Nov 14, 2006, at 9:00 AM, mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com wrote:


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> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:43:17 -0600

> From: "Ivan Wyatt" <ivanwyatt at sbcglobal.net>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Becker Radio

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> I have an 89 SEC and the radio, AMFM/Cassette, only plays on

> the right side.  I?ve tried every adjustment and it only

> plays on the right side of the car.  Any suggestions?

>

>

>

> Also, if it is the Becker, is there someplace I could send

> this one to and have it fixed or swapped out or something or

> is it better to just put in an aftermarket?

>

>

>

> Ivan

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