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Expert: - 10/23/2006


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"My 1994 Mercedes SL320 was strongly rear ended causing $8,000 damage.  Electronically related, the rear lighting assemblies were smashed and required replacement.  Post-accident the radio exhibits a blinking digital display, loud amplified pops when it is turned on and off, it sometimes has no audio output and other times only one speaker works.  My insurance company will not recognize this as accident related without "proof of cause" such as damaged wires with connection to the radio.  I suggested a transient causal such as a grounding or short circuit or a power surge, but to no avail.  Is there a more factual, not binding opinion to specify and support my claim?"


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This was cause by the accident there is a mercedes bose amplifier for the radio this unit is in the trunk  left side on the fender this unit got damage and needs to be replace  most likely the amplifier board is broken you can find that part here www.partydown.com

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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