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QA: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Radio
By Greg Magnus | September 9, 2009
John Christian asks:
I have a 1989 300sl and the radio just quit today – however it still makes a loud clicking noise – no LCD display though – and the antennae goes up and down randomly. Is there an easy fix? If not, what is a good replacement 3rd party radio?
Thanks, John Christian
John Olson Replies:
Your original radio was most likely made by Becker, the primary supplier to Mercedes-Benz since the 1950s (though Blaupunkt was on M-B’s approved options lists in Europe where your 3.0 liter SL was originally sold). Becker’s distinctive fascia is ‘expected’ by Mercedes enthusiasts and ‘foreign’ radios are a negative to the car’s resale speed if not also value. For this reason I would recommend either a) having it repaired by the authorized Becker Repair Center (such as www.beckerautosound.com) or replace it from a recycling company –with another Becker of approximately the same vintage. A source I like is Potomac German Auto (800-275-4405).
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