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What model years are wired for satellite radio?

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Old 05-14-2014, 09:35 AM
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What model years are wired for satellite radio?

I've read here on the forum that its MY 2004 and up that are prewired for Sirius sat radio. Is this true?
I might be in the market for a used ML500 and if a 2003 doesn't have satellite radio I might as well bump up my search to 2004.

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the information I have is as follows;

Early model year 2004 MCS with part number 163 820 03 79 have a SVC service button. Later in the year an MCS with SAT button became available as of VIN 489 208 with part number 163 820 05 79.

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Thanks Mike. From what you said I guess I need to see a SAT button on the radio head unit then if I'm going for a 2004 ML.
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Thanks Mike. From what you said I guess I need to see a SAT button on the radio head unit then if I'm going for a 2004 ML.
Yes, look for the SAT button but that does not mean that the SAT receiver is installed. You may still need to find the Mercedes SAT receiver accessory. I have the SAT button in my 05ML but do not have a SAT receiver installed.
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Pete,
I may have to sooner than later. Check this thread out:

https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...d-winters.html

Rusting out pretty good I guess. I figure I can probably get another winter out of her before the gas tank falls out. lol

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