XM Radio on 2004 ML500
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XM Radio on 2004 ML500
I have a 2004 ML500 with the Bose audio and no nav, but CD Changer. Is it possible to install XM sat radio behind the dash on this car, or am I stuck with an external tuner?
The reason I ask is cuz I noticed there is a "SAT" button on the Benz head unit radio...
The reason I ask is cuz I noticed there is a "SAT" button on the Benz head unit radio...
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http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundauxmb1.html
^^^^Fiber optic converter, when you hit the CD button on the MCS it will act like a CD player but will give you a R and L input for audio.
If you dont want to use a fiber optic converter you can just use the simple FM modulator but the sound quality is not great, the unit I got comes with a direct wire FM modulator that you wire into the FM antenna.
After you get that you need a XM unit, PM me and I will send you a promotion thing I have that will let you get just about any XM product at a discount but you must sign up for 6 months of service when you buy it and keep your service for 6 months.
Anyways the unit I have is the XM commander. I got it for free but with the promotion code you can get it for like $55.
I am going to recommend if you have no experience with radios is to order the parts and go to best buy or some place like that and have them install it for you, and make sure if you go the fiber optic converter route that you call and make sure you do not need a CD player installed. A big advantage of the fiber optic converter is you can use it for multiple sources if you buy a switch, right now I have a 3 way input switch and have my Ipod and sat radio hooked up, I have 1 input free right now that can be used for say a DVD player install in the future.
I cant get the pictures to load now but I will place a link to another topic where I have posted pictures.
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/161049-xm-placement-should-i-go.html
It is about half way down the page.
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I did my own install behind the dash in my other car. But I have a Pioneer XM and Sirius-ready deck. I just bought the XM universal tuner, and head uint adapter converter, and then wired the stuff spliced.
But a Benz is a more difficult thing obviously. How much easier would my life be if I chose Sirius for the Benz?
But a Benz is a more difficult thing obviously. How much easier would my life be if I chose Sirius for the Benz?
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I did my own install behind the dash in my other car. But I have a Pioneer XM and Sirius-ready deck. I just bought the XM universal tuner, and head uint adapter converter, and then wired the stuff spliced.
But a Benz is a more difficult thing obviously. How much easier would my life be if I chose Sirius for the Benz?
But a Benz is a more difficult thing obviously. How much easier would my life be if I chose Sirius for the Benz?