Sirius install in '06 E55
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Sirius install in '06 E55
Just an FYI, as I've seen some conflicting info on the board regarding Sirius install in cars not optioned with it from the factory.
I had it installed at Princeton MB on Friday. It is virtually a factory install. The Sirius install kit from MB includes a color-matched antenna, which is trunk mounted, just as from the factory. It integrates with the COMAND system (which I had seen disputed a few times here) and works just like the Sirius in our GL450.
Price? Well, it was a bit more than I expected at ~$1600. Certainly, I may have been able to beat them down a bit. But I got a similar price quoted by another dealer and didn't really want to take the car to Princeton for the 1-3k service and then to another dealer for the Sirius install. I also didn't want to get it installed outside of a MB dealer, as it would have not been covered under my 7yr/100k warranty in the event of a malfunction.
I've got a pic of the antenna, and one of the COMAND in SAT mode...but it looks just like factory. BTW...my build date was 09/05 and my COMAND is equipped with a SAT button, which I'm told by the dealer is the way to tell if Sirius can be retrofitted.
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I had it installed at Princeton MB on Friday. It is virtually a factory install. The Sirius install kit from MB includes a color-matched antenna, which is trunk mounted, just as from the factory. It integrates with the COMAND system (which I had seen disputed a few times here) and works just like the Sirius in our GL450.
Price? Well, it was a bit more than I expected at ~$1600. Certainly, I may have been able to beat them down a bit. But I got a similar price quoted by another dealer and didn't really want to take the car to Princeton for the 1-3k service and then to another dealer for the Sirius install. I also didn't want to get it installed outside of a MB dealer, as it would have not been covered under my 7yr/100k warranty in the event of a malfunction.
I've got a pic of the antenna, and one of the COMAND in SAT mode...but it looks just like factory. BTW...my build date was 09/05 and my COMAND is equipped with a SAT button, which I'm told by the dealer is the way to tell if Sirius can be retrofitted.
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CLK63 Black, E350 Wagon, Supercharged Denali, Lotus Elise, Tesla Model 3 Dual-Motor.
No issues at all and it's out of the weather.
And no hole in my trunk lid..!
You do have to strip the antenna wire out of the trunk harness and reroute to the rear window tray.
This is the 3rd car I have done this way.
And no hole in my trunk lid..!
You do have to strip the antenna wire out of the trunk harness and reroute to the rear window tray.
This is the 3rd car I have done this way.
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Is yours an MB OEM antenna? I wonder if the other ones work better. i like mine now, but the one in the Jeep seems to have even better buffer or reception.
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Just used all the MB parts, ant included, that come in the Sirius kit.
I work at a two-way radio shop with RF equipment and issues.
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My build date was 06/05 and when I tried to have Sirius installed, the dealer showed me a service bulletin that says o6 builds after May aren't wired for Sirius---even though mine has "the button" on the command. Another dealer said they can get a special fiberoptic cable that they run from the trunk to the command enabling OEM type install. The price was gonna be "at least $2000" total and I ditched that deal since I won't keep the car long enough to justify that price.
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There was a "kit" from MB that included a color-matched antenna.
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No, they do not come with the antenna. The new ones may (E63), as they only have one antenna for all functions. The E55s, however, have a separate puck style for the Sirius.
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Does tint on the windows block the signal?I'd like to mount it on the rear shelf under the back window but it does have dark tint.
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As a general rule, keep in mind that the more stealth it is, the weaker your signal will be. I know of many that run it by the wipers, but I don't know if any significant studies have been done to show efficacy.
I am considering developing a rear lip spoiler with an integrated antenna as well. You interested?
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The Mercedes provided SIRUS antenna is OK, but not the best. I have NAV in every vehicle and we have the new smaller and the old larger antennas. Size does make a diff.
I'm going to look into a slightly larger... high gain model.
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I'm going to look into a slightly larger... high gain model.
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an 09/05 build should not have prewiring, how much did the install cost you? The only way it should have it is if it has pano roof. All E's build 06/05 and later should not have prewiring.
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Whatever, dude. 
Read the last paragraph of my first post.
Dealer told me if it has a "SAT" button on COMAND, it's prewired.
Bottom line is that Sirius is controlled through COMAND just like OEM, and the antenna is on the deck lid, which I personally prefer over the roof mount on an non-Panaroof car.
Read the last paragraph of my first post.
Dealer told me if it has a "SAT" button on COMAND, it's prewired.
Bottom line is that Sirius is controlled through COMAND just like OEM, and the antenna is on the deck lid, which I personally prefer over the roof mount on an non-Panaroof car.
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Whatever, dude.
Read the last paragraph of my first post.
Dealer told me if it has a "SAT" button on COMAND, it's prewired.
Bottom line is that Sirius is controlled through COMAND just like OEM, and the antenna is on the deck lid, which I personally prefer over the roof mount on an non-Panaroof car.
Read the last paragraph of my first post.
Dealer told me if it has a "SAT" button on COMAND, it's prewired.
Bottom line is that Sirius is controlled through COMAND just like OEM, and the antenna is on the deck lid, which I personally prefer over the roof mount on an non-Panaroof car.
