Sat Radio Update
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From: Australia
Originally Posted by rgbyhkr
That's a waste of time. If they offer the option like they said they would, then they've covered their promise. You may not like them having to drill holes, but I doubt they mentioned anywhere that they would or would not have to install the antenna in a particular way. Like I said, as long as they offer the option, then they've done what was promised. The E-Class replacement situation was a PR decison by them after determining that 2003 E-Class vehicles could not be retrofitted with the nav system AT ALL. An ugly or undesirable antenna mount isn't the same thing.
Any W211 can be retrofitted with APS50. Nobody said it was easy if its the wrong type of setup.
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From: Atlanta
2004 S55
Originally Posted by trimtack
Just had Sirius installed on my 2004 S500.
Mounted under the hood in the grill housing
for the windshield washers. GREAT LOOK.
Mounted under the hood in the grill housing
for the windshield washers. GREAT LOOK.
How's the reception?
Last edited by rgbyhkr; Jul 10, 2004 at 09:02 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Southport NC
2004 S500
That is where it was done. I worked with
Aaron who was absolutely commited to the
project. We have run into a problem with
water from rain and am working it out with
Aaron. I have FULL confidence it will be resolved
and quickly. The problem I have is living in
Southport NC and traveling to the dealership
but feel it will be well worth it. I can keep
you informed if you wish and I'm sure Aaron
would share necessary information on how we
are doing. Let me know if I can share any info
with you.
Regards,
Mark
Aaron who was absolutely commited to the
project. We have run into a problem with
water from rain and am working it out with
Aaron. I have FULL confidence it will be resolved
and quickly. The problem I have is living in
Southport NC and traveling to the dealership
but feel it will be well worth it. I can keep
you informed if you wish and I'm sure Aaron
would share necessary information on how we
are doing. Let me know if I can share any info
with you.
Regards,
Mark
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 301
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From: Atlanta
2004 S55
Originally Posted by trimtack
That is where it was done. I worked with
Aaron who was absolutely commited to the
project. We have run into a problem with
water from rain and am working it out with
Aaron. I have FULL confidence it will be resolved
and quickly. The problem I have is living in
Southport NC and traveling to the dealership
but feel it will be well worth it. I can keep
you informed if you wish and I'm sure Aaron
would share necessary information on how we
are doing. Let me know if I can share any info
with you.
Regards,
Mark
Aaron who was absolutely commited to the
project. We have run into a problem with
water from rain and am working it out with
Aaron. I have FULL confidence it will be resolved
and quickly. The problem I have is living in
Southport NC and traveling to the dealership
but feel it will be well worth it. I can keep
you informed if you wish and I'm sure Aaron
would share necessary information on how we
are doing. Let me know if I can share any info
with you.
Regards,
Mark
Thanks for the update. Yes, I certainly would be interested in being kept up to date as you work with ACC to get all the bugs worked out. I'm very interested in the Sirius option but definitely don't want the trunk mounted antenna. I'll send you a PM.
Jeff
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Posts: 911
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From: Wichita
2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
trimtack,
Do you know if this installation can be carried out on the R230 SL? Also, what kind of water problem did you experience? Was the rain water interfering with reception or did the installation have unintended consequences on another part of the vehicle?
I hope you get this sorted out.
Do you know if this installation can be carried out on the R230 SL? Also, what kind of water problem did you experience? Was the rain water interfering with reception or did the installation have unintended consequences on another part of the vehicle?
I hope you get this sorted out.
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From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally Posted by JackStraw
Scorchie,
Have you done any SIRIUS antenna installations in the SL? What is the stealthiest solution?
Have you done any SIRIUS antenna installations in the SL? What is the stealthiest solution?
1) under the dash (easy but requires a longer antenna cable... I've had difficulty sourcing OEM antenna cables lately so I used a different Daimler-Chrysler nameplate antenna cable)
2) under a plastic portion of the boot (requires being absolutely fastidious in wire fastening and clearance checking)
Hope that's helpful.
-s-
p.s. if you come to California, we can help.
Or Texas even...
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Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Wichita
2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Thanks scorchie. What to you think of trimtack's installation in his S? It looks to me like there is sufficient room underneath the hood vent on the SL that houses the windshield washer fluid nozzle.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Southport NC
2004 S500
New antenna to be installed. Water created signal loss. New connectors on
order to reduce black outs caused by extending the cable. Getting closer to
the final solution. Unfortunate problem I have is the distance to the dealer.
Will report my progress as we get to the final resolution
order to reduce black outs caused by extending the cable. Getting closer to
the final solution. Unfortunate problem I have is the distance to the dealer.
Will report my progress as we get to the final resolution
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,559
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From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally Posted by trimtack
New antenna to be installed. Water created signal loss. New connectors on
order to reduce black outs caused by extending the cable. Getting closer to
the final solution. Unfortunate problem I have is the distance to the dealer.
Will report my progress as we get to the final resolution
order to reduce black outs caused by extending the cable. Getting closer to
the final solution. Unfortunate problem I have is the distance to the dealer.
Will report my progress as we get to the final resolution
-s-
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 13
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From: Southport NC
2004 S500
I agree, but the frustration of getting any MB dealers in this area, to even
consider anything but a trunk mount, was not in the picture. The dealership
made me aware that I would be the first, and I was willing to go ahead with
being the first S500. The tight schedule I was working on, in all fairness to
the dealer, put additional pressure to finish, without the ability to tweak the
installation.
consider anything but a trunk mount, was not in the picture. The dealership
made me aware that I would be the first, and I was willing to go ahead with
being the first S500. The tight schedule I was working on, in all fairness to
the dealer, put additional pressure to finish, without the ability to tweak the
installation.
Member
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Atlanta GA
E55 Flint Grey/Merlot
I had the antenna installed in the rear deck lid in a brand new C55.
Reception is iffy and am having the dealer change it to a roof mount. The clean "no see" install is fabulous until you challenge the Sirius even a little bit. It is truly disappointing that MB put enough attention on Audio to integrate an excellent sat radio into the car and then totally dropped the ball on engineering a discreet antenna to finish the job.
Reception is iffy and am having the dealer change it to a roof mount. The clean "no see" install is fabulous until you challenge the Sirius even a little bit. It is truly disappointing that MB put enough attention on Audio to integrate an excellent sat radio into the car and then totally dropped the ball on engineering a discreet antenna to finish the job.
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Originally Posted by flkp
So, is it working yet? Are you using the "Mouse" antenna from MB? Trek has a smaller better one but uses only one lead whereas MB uses two. There is a converter, i think.
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Sirius Satellite Radio Installed in MB 03 E500
Please advise, I have an MB 03 E500 that is equiped with a Command Center with Navigation, it also has the Satellite Button on it. When I hit that button it gives me a message that says Satellite not installed. My question to you are as follows, how do I know if it is pre-wired and second if it is can I have a satellite radio tuner (or whatever it needs to work) installed. I have talked to a local MB dealer and was told that it's not possible to have one installed, they can only be installed in 04 and up. Thanks inadvance for your help!!!!!!
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From: Albuquerque, NM
95 SL500, 03SL500, 06 ML500
03 SL to 04 SL Comand Upgrade
I have an 03 SL500 and going to the Satelite ready 04 SL Comand Unit which is Satelite capable. What parts and wiring will be reqired to get the Sirius Satelite all set up. I have become confused from reading various threads. I am a pretty good novice mechanic but I do not intend to do it myself.
