LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2011 >> C350 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Electrical >> Motors, Switches, Relays >> Electrical System - Basic Knowledge - C63/C350 (204) - 2 Of 3 >> Basic Knowledge >> Component description for the radio - GF82.60-P-3122CEB

Component description for the radio - GF82.60-P-3122CEB

MODEL 204.0 /2 with CODE (510) Audio 20 with CD changer as of model year 2009 up to model year 2012 /YoM 08, /model refinement package 11 

MODEL 204.0 with CODE (523) MB Audio 20 radio with CODE (494) USA version as of model year 2009 up to model year 2012 /YoM 08, /model refinement package 11 

MODEL 204.9 with CODE (523) MB Audio 20 radio with CODE (494) USA version 

MODEL 204.9 with CODE (510) Audio 20 with CD changer 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Radio And Audio/COMAND Display (Shown On Model 204.0)
G07528360Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The radio is located in the center console.

Task 

Central operating and display unit for the entertainment and communication systems integrated into the vehicle 

The radio provides the user with a structured and uniform interface.

IMPORTANT The radio generates a structured and standard interface, which is then shown on the Audio/COMAND display.

Reading in the controls and input signals 

The input factors are read in via the following connections:

Controller Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) (CAN) 

The radio is a subscriber of the interior CAN (CAN B) and the telematics CAN (CAN A).

Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) 

The radio receives control and audio signals from the following control units:

Direct line 

The radio is equipped with the following direct connections:

Evaluation of input factors 

The input values are processed in the radio.

Actuates output media 

The signals are transmitted via the following connections:

MOST 

CAN 

The radio is a subscriber of the interior CAN and the telematics CAN.

MOST 

Control and audio signals to following control units:

Direct line 

Body 

Fig 2: Identifying Radio On/Off Button, Skip Function Keys, Left And Right Button Panels
G07528361Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Function 

The buttons for the operating panels on the radio are read in and made available to the integrated central computer. Button actuation is processed further in the central computer. If the "ON" button on the radio is pressed, the radio switches on. The volume is regulated for each audio source set by turning the ON button.

Pressing the function keys in the left button panel enables the user to switch to the desired system components.

CD drive or CD changer with integrated CD drive 

The integrated CD drive can be used to play audio CDs (including in MP3 format).

Technical data 
Designation
Unit Values Tolerance range Remarks
Radio (A2)         
Power supply VV 12   Battery voltage UB
Voltage limits VV 9   Minimum UBmin
16 Maximum UBmax
Power consumption A 15   Rated power consumption IBmax
5 Rated power consumption IModel
approx. 4.5 Action, speaker IAction
approx. 0.1 Action Cradle ON/OFF IAction
μA 180 Quiescent current I0
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Additional specific parameters       None
Special features       The radio is protected with a 10
A fuse in the MQS-40 connector at the rear panel.
Flash capability/coding capability       YES/n. A.
REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for radio (RD) control unit   PE82.60-P-2101-97FAA