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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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What is this??!?!?!?!

Its just hanging in the back behind the bumper support. What is the function of this? Honestly this is the first time I seen this. My audi a6 had back up sensors and a **** load behind the back bumper but it did not have these.

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Hmmmm,... weird item with wires,.... its a BOMB!!!


Usually,... any Mercedes-Benz part would have a Mercedes-Benz part number stamped on it,...

I think that part is Tele-Aid antenna - Mercedes-Benz Part Number A203-820-16-75,... usually there's 2.

BTW,... if your car does not have Tele-Aid,.... then hit the deck and take cover!
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SunnyRayToronto
Hmmmm,... weird item with wires,.... its a BOMB!!!


Usually,... any Mercedes-Benz part would have a Mercedes-Benz part number stamped on it,...

I think that part is Tele-Aid antenna - Mercedes-Benz Part Number A203-820-16-75,... usually there's 2.

BTW,... if your car does not have Tele-Aid,.... then hit the deck and take cover!
haha
there is two on each side but the part number was something like 921 --- 005 i cant quite remember the middle three numbers
ill have to check it again tomorrow but the car is equipped with teleaid (which is useless -.-) thanks again for the funny, quick and informative reply!
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Generally,... all Mercedes-Benz part number use the following format A###-###-##-##,... sometimes followed by a few more digits usually more digits to signify colour options,..... of course there has been exceptions as there are to every rule

Thus your 921 ### 005 is likely for something else,.... you should find also A203-820-16-75 stamped on it or something similar to it.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SunnyRayToronto
Generally,... all Mercedes-Benz part number use the following format A###-###-##-##,... sometimes followed by a few more digits usually more digits to signify colour options,..... of course there has been exceptions as there are to every rule

Thus your 921 ### 005 is likely for something else,.... you should find also A203-820-16-75 stamped on it or something similar to it.
hmp, ill give it another look tomorrow after school and report back
I really hope i find the a###-###-##-## stamped somewhere or this part will forever remain a mysterious bomb
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 02:13 AM
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http://www.mbpartsworld.com/showAsse...sembly=1073392
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Originally Posted by SunnyRayToronto
Oh nice find!

TELE-AID OR E-CALL SYSTEM PREPARATION

Looks just like the picture!
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SunnyRayToronto
Thank you cery much for that link, it is deff the tele-aid!
Thanks a lot once again
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