Polar Bear

I am attempting an SDARS install in my 2005 E320 CDI. The install went very smooth with the exception if the installation of the trunk liner. It appears to be hitting the SDARS bracket where the pocket with net is located.

Will I need to replace the trunk liner for one that has a place for the SDARS unit?

The bracket and everything were all current MB products ordered from the dealer.

Barry45RPM

When I took delivery of my 2004 E Dec '03, SDARS units weren't yet available so the car left the factory "pre wired" and the SDARS receiver was installed in the service dept when MBUSA released them in April '04. They had to install a big black hockey puck antenna (long since replaced with smaller color matched trunk lid ones, and those were replaced with color matched roof mounted antennas like on my '07's roof.), and yes... they had to replace the right side trunk liner with one that had a moulded bulge which covered the SDARS unit that intruded into the small rear fender "cargo" net area.

Polar Bear

I'm thinking I will need to get one of those. I don't see one specifically listed for one with SDARS, so I am assuming that I need one that is designed for the car with the "through loading feature" (code 287) and Airmatic (code 489 with the provision for the large silver bulb).

Looks like part number A 211 690 74 53

Barry45RPM

Probably best to check with konigstiger first, as there were also 2 different trunk interior colors I believe.

Polar Bear

Good idea. The part listed is Anthracite color listed in EPC for my VIN, so I located one with the same color with codes 287, 489 and 494 (US Version). I think that is right.

Anyone that knows this stuff feel free to chime in

The Godfather

How much were the parts to install the sirius tuner? I'm dying to get one installed, but at over $1K, I'm not lol

Polar Bear

Well, it depends on the outcome of the trunk liner issue and how much it costs (I really have no idea how much they are).

I needed the following items-

6-7-83-0060
SDARS receiver
$457.50
6-7-83-0084
SDARS antenna
$70.50
6-7-83-0069
SDARS install kit
$59.25

So depending on if you need to replace the trunk liner or not - so far it has not been too bad.

Since you have an E55 and Airmatic (I assume) you may not need the trunk liner. I do have a 2005 so I am unsure how it differs from the 2003 as far as prewiring, etc.

The Godfather

I have the keyless go, and I was told that at least for Comand DVD drive, it's all plug and play as I have that space and door on the left side of the trunk.

SDARS means Sirius receiver?

Can you get some pics by any chance of the stuff? thanks!

Polar Bear

PM me your email address.

konigstiger

‘06 CDI - 494, 287, and 536 (SDARS) = A2116909053-xxxx may be compatible for ’05.

Polar Bear

Thank you for the response. Any idea what the difference is between the SDARS and Airmatic liner? I assume the Airmatic liner has a larger intrusion into the cargo area for the bulb than the SDARS unit?

Barry45RPM

I think it stands for Satellite Digital Audio Receiving System or something close to that.

wss48126

Does anyone have pictures or the startek installation procedures for a 2006 e350 SDARS. I bought the receiver for my wifes car, but haven't gathered anything else yet. My car appears to have the hump in the right side rear carpet, but I haven't veified the wiring yet. I know when I installed the navigation drive, it wan't that bad so I didn't figure this would be that hard, but you nver know......... One thing different I had planned was using the lowprofile antenna on the package shelf instead of the trunk antenna

konigstiger

PM your email address and I will forward a copy. Include your VIN if you want a copy of your vehicle's MB datacard listing equipment, codes, initial delivery date, etc.

Polar Bear

From what I have read - the 2005 was prewired for SAT, and the 2006s were not. I am not sure what "prewiring" includes - it could be that the antenna leads going to the trunk lid is not there, or it could mean the entire connector is not there. There are a few on here with 2006 models - lkchris I think has a 2006 and may know.

On my 2005 it was plug and play. Add SDARS to the fiber loop, connect the antenna, mount SDARS receiver, replace trunk liner with new one, and version code MOST ring.

wss48126

Does anyone know how to change the fiber connections from the MOST ring. The car was prewired, but I traced the fiber cables out to the center panel at the front of the trunk and they are disconnectted inside the plastic electronics compartment. I know how to actually change them around, but I was looking for some wiring advice. It doesn't detail that out in the startec bulletin. It is actually adding the SDARS to the fiber loop

Thanks,

Polar Bear

You will need to disconnect the fiber from some component and place SDARS in the most ring. The fiber is spliced together with black connectors. These connectors have a black cap on them that must be pried off, and the fiber will be able to be removed from the connector. Just disconnect and reconnect these as needed to make and close the loop.

wss48126

Thanks everyone for the help. I finished it up this morning and activated it. The onlything lef to do is have it version coded next time I am in the dealer so it will display on the dash.

Polar Bear

It would expect it to display on the I/C when the Audio menu is selected without coding. What does that show when you press SAT? Without configuring the MOST ring, the COMAND may reset at random times and reboot.

wss48126

I was mistaken, it does show up on the dash already. It appears then to have all the functions. I activated yesterday morning and everything activated just fine and it has great reception. I guess I will keep an eye on the command to see if I need to change anything by the dealer for configuring the MOST ring, but everything appears to work fine. All the audio and the NAV

The Godfather

I wonder if a 2003 would be pre wired or not like the 2005 was?

Polar Bear

It may take a while, but from what I understand one the devices will fill the log with errors and finally start resetting. It may work fine for a while, but if it starts to act quirky, you will know it is probably related to the MOST ring configuration. Otherwise, if it acts OK, perhaps you can just take it to a dealer or independent the next time it is in for service and request the coding be done.

The AGW is responsible for the MOST config - so it may trigger a watchdog on the loop to reset it. Would be interested to read an update after some usage.

Polar Bear

I do not believe it is, but I am uncertain. The wires are located on the passenger side of the trunk behind the panel, on the floor. They are usually bundled up and labeled SDAR.

wss48126

I'll post an update after a few weeks. I just try to avoid my dealer where at all possible. I trust a crack dealer more than I trust them.