Satellite Radio
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2009 S63 , 2010 GL350 , 2005 C230, 2007 E350 wagon
Satellite Radio
After 6 hours of careful roof drilling and headliner cutting I successly have Mercedes factory Satellite radio. A big thanks to Keith Valentine of KVC which specializes in Mercedes electronics! I HIGHLY recommend him, he even gave me technical support over the phone during surgery! His contact info is below if your thinking on adding factory electronics.
KVC - Keith Valentine Cellular
Running Springs CA
714-746-5930 cell
909-867-6211 office
KVC - Keith Valentine Cellular
Running Springs CA
714-746-5930 cell
909-867-6211 office
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After 6 hours of careful roof drilling and headliner cutting I successly have Mercedes factory Satellite radio. A big thanks to Keith Valentine of KVC which specializes in Mercedes electronics! I HIGHLY recommend him, he even gave me technical support over the phone during surgery! His contact info is below if your thinking on adding factory electronics.
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sateillite
I like the factory installed look, the micro antenna moves around and scratches the paint.
Call him as I think it will fit your budget.
Ron
Call him as I think it will fit your budget.
Ron
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install takes about an hour and ANYONE can do it in their driveway/garage
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Hey AMGPilot I could use your help answering two questions:
1. Will the SDAR box that you linked to on ebay work on the 2004 e55? The installation instructions that milespostnate included in his XM/Sirius DIY thread call for part number B6 783 0012, but the part that you linked to in this thread was part number A2168202189. Are these parts interchangeable?
2. I'm planning to follow your recommendation to install the microdot. Does it have the right connector to work with the A2168202189 part you mentioned?
Thanks in advance for your help!
1. Will the SDAR box that you linked to on ebay work on the 2004 e55? The installation instructions that milespostnate included in his XM/Sirius DIY thread call for part number B6 783 0012, but the part that you linked to in this thread was part number A2168202189. Are these parts interchangeable?
2. I'm planning to follow your recommendation to install the microdot. Does it have the right connector to work with the A2168202189 part you mentioned?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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2005 E55 AMG
Hey AMGPilot I could use your help answering two questions:
1. Will the SDAR box that you linked to on ebay work on the 2004 e55? The installation instructions that milespostnate included in his XM/Sirius DIY thread call for part number B6 783 0012, but the part that you linked to in this thread was part number A2168202189. Are these parts interchangeable?
2. I'm planning to follow your recommendation to install the microdot. Does it have the right connector to work with the A2168202189 part you mentioned?
Thanks in advance for your help!
1. Will the SDAR box that you linked to on ebay work on the 2004 e55? The installation instructions that milespostnate included in his XM/Sirius DIY thread call for part number B6 783 0012, but the part that you linked to in this thread was part number A2168202189. Are these parts interchangeable?
2. I'm planning to follow your recommendation to install the microdot. Does it have the right connector to work with the A2168202189 part you mentioned?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Did MB have two or more different Sirius tuner modules , or are they all the same ? for a 2006 CLS55 with the Harmon Kardon audio package , is it the same as the module listed here ,, the SDAR ? Thank you all
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Thanks for the quick reply. I ordered both parts and will update everyone on the result.
Any recommendations for a place to get my car STAR version coded in the Los Angeles/Miracle Mile area? If I understand correctly, I'm going to need STAR version coding to complete this satellite radio installation and activate the bluetooth puck with tail that I just installed,
Any recommendations for a place to get my car STAR version coded in the Los Angeles/Miracle Mile area? If I understand correctly, I'm going to need STAR version coding to complete this satellite radio installation and activate the bluetooth puck with tail that I just installed,
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I " THINK " not all sirius unit will work with all years of cars .. I am very interested as I also need to add a sirius unit to my 2006 CLS55 I just see so many that almost look the same but with different part numbers .. if anyone has access to SDS and give us the OEM part numbers for different years that would be great help
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Hey 2easy, I followed the same instructions you did and am having the same problem. I can hear a country station, but my screen is stuck on "acquiring signal" even after calling Sirius to activate the unit. I installed the A2168202189 receiver in my 2004 e55, but haven't had my car version coded yet.
When I called Sirius, they said the A2168202189 unit came out of a 2008 Mercedes, but couldn't tell me what model. Is there something I can do to get the A2168202189 receiver to work or do I need to return it?
When I called Sirius, they said the A2168202189 unit came out of a 2008 Mercedes, but couldn't tell me what model. Is there something I can do to get the A2168202189 receiver to work or do I need to return it?
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Thanks 2Easy.
I found something that didn't work and wanted to let everyone know so they don't waste their time:
I did some research and found that some people were having the same problem and resolved it by changing the service package with Sirius. Something about how these older units can't receive the activation signal without getting the biggest service package that Sirius offers. I tried changing to the "premier" package and Sirius told me that my receiver (A2168202189) was incompatible with that package. They said they couldn't change the subscription even just to send the activation signal. Unless anyone knows otherwise, I don't think this is a viable solution at this time.
Anyways, I look forward to hearing what happens with the new unit you ordered. We'll figure this out sooner or later!
I found something that didn't work and wanted to let everyone know so they don't waste their time:
I did some research and found that some people were having the same problem and resolved it by changing the service package with Sirius. Something about how these older units can't receive the activation signal without getting the biggest service package that Sirius offers. I tried changing to the "premier" package and Sirius told me that my receiver (A2168202189) was incompatible with that package. They said they couldn't change the subscription even just to send the activation signal. Unless anyone knows otherwise, I don't think this is a viable solution at this time.
Anyways, I look forward to hearing what happens with the new unit you ordered. We'll figure this out sooner or later!
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Just wanted to confirm that 2Easy's solution works. The A1698270162 worked in my 2004 E55 no problem.
If anyone is in the market for an SDAR unit, I'm selling the A2168202189 I bought a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what car it will work on, but if you're interested, just shoot me a message.
Thanks for your help everyone.
If anyone is in the market for an SDAR unit, I'm selling the A2168202189 I bought a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what car it will work on, but if you're interested, just shoot me a message.
Thanks for your help everyone.
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Just wanted to confirm that 2Easy's solution works. The A1698270162 worked in my 2004 E55 no problem.
If anyone is in the market for an SDAR unit, I'm selling the A2168202189 I bought a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what car it will work on, but if you're interested, just shoot me a message.
Thanks for your help everyone.
If anyone is in the market for an SDAR unit, I'm selling the A2168202189 I bought a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what car it will work on, but if you're interested, just shoot me a message.
Thanks for your help everyone.
