New power cable for CD changer?

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Laughing Gas

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I got myself a nice new MC3010 CD changer from eBay, fitted it into the glovebox on my E-class, and sourced the fibre-optic cable for a reasonable price. However, I need help to source the power cable for it for a reasonable price (not £51 + VAT :evil: that the stealer is asking for his "I think this might be the right cable"). The stealer quoted part number A210 540 15 35.

The cable I need is a 3-core power cable, to run from the 3-pin socket on the CD changer (see photo, socket on left side) to the mini-DIN socket on the rear of the headunit (Becker BE4716 / APS 30). I spent ages searching the web and my local car radio shop didn't want to know either. Surely it can't be that difficult!

Any suggestions for an alternative supplier (new or used)?

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(Sorry the photo is blurred - my camera won't focus this close-up)
 

Cliveb

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I have found that MB can supply most plugs or sockets along with the pins. As long as the plug you need is a factory MB part you should be able to get it, if the plug is not fitted to your car a little detective work may be required. A three pin plug to fit the socket in your photo should be less than a pound. Then just solder your own cable to it.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I did ask at the dealer and all they would offer was the complete cable, for an extortionate £51 + VAT, and they weren't even sure it was the right one. Perhaps I'm not asking the right questions?
Anyway, Alfie kindly pointed me in the direction of www.audiocomp.de - very helpful over the phone, and excellent English, though very slow to despatch and very unwilling to reply to emails. After 5 weeks I'm finally due to get my cable next week. Including carriage, they charged "only" 36 Euros (£26, less than half the dealer price, but still a lot for a 1m 3-core cable with plugs).
 
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