Satilite Radio?

piff2121 · 02-23-2007, 02:01 AM

Does The 03 Clk55 Come Satilite Radio Ready?

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s4avt · 02-23-2007, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by piff2121

Does The 03 Clk55 Come Satilite Radio Ready?

no

ntmatter · 02-25-2007, 02:23 AM

I have been investigating this with some dilligence for my CLK55. The stock (non-Comand) radio cannot be upgraded to Satellite by itself, and it does not have an aux-in that you can plug into. Wiring an FM modulator into the radio antenna seems to be about the only option without pulling out everything. There are a few options, in order of approximate cost:

1. Wire in an external satellite controller in the cubby under your radio, with the FM antenna lash-up. Sound will be good, parts and install around $400, solution will give you Sirius or XM only, regular radio will continue to work with steering wheel controls.

2. Replace the head unit. There's a new Pioneer unit coming out in April that does Satellite, Bluetooth phone, Ipod, and has an aux-in that will work with my Zune. About $650 with Sirius antenna kit, very good sound (no FM work-around). Maximum features for minimum cost. BUT, you lose your stock look, and the steering wheel controls will only operate the car computer stuff. This is the option that I'm going to go with.

3. Replace the head unit with a 2-DIN navigation set up, adding modules for Satellite and Bluetooth phone. There are some recommended setups for this, cost is highest ($2K - $3K), but you get pretty much everything.

You can also install an OEM Comand nav system with satellite, but going completely stock for things like the bluetooth phone etc can get expensive, and I'm not serious (ahahaha) about this option.

cindyclk · 02-25-2007, 08:47 PM

option #1 should only be the price of the radio and a few electrical parts to tap for power. If you have a few FM channels free in your area, the FM modulation sound quality is excellent with my Sirius. I did all the wiring and mounted the antenna under the windshield wiper cover. Put it into the ash tray space....blends into the dash fine...no wires hanging around. I can hide it by closing ash tray cover.
When I am near the city and can't get a good free FM channel, I have an aux and just swap to that.

02-25-2007, 02:23 AM	#3
ntmatter Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19	I have been investigating this with some dilligence for my CLK55. The stock (non-Comand) radio cannot be upgraded to Satellite by itself, and it does not have an aux-in that you can plug into. Wiring an FM modulator into the radio antenna seems to be about the only option without pulling out everything. There are a few options, in order of approximate cost: 1. Wire in an external satellite controller in the cubby under your radio, with the FM antenna lash-up. Sound will be good, parts and install around $400, solution will give you Sirius or XM only, regular radio will continue to work with steering wheel controls. 2. Replace the head unit. There's a new Pioneer unit coming out in April that does Satellite, Bluetooth phone, Ipod, and has an aux-in that will work with my Zune. About $650 with Sirius antenna kit, very good sound (no FM work-around). Maximum features for minimum cost. BUT, you lose your stock look, and the steering wheel controls will only operate the car computer stuff. This is the option that I'm going to go with. 3. Replace the head unit with a 2-DIN navigation set up, adding modules for Satellite and Bluetooth phone. There are some recommended setups for this, cost is highest ($2K - $3K), but you get pretty much everything. You can also install an OEM Comand nav system with satellite, but going completely stock for things like the bluetooth phone etc can get expensive, and I'm not serious (ahahaha) about this option. __________________ Andy "When you can leave a trail of rubber from the exit of one turn to the apex of the next, then you have enough torque."

02-25-2007, 08:47 PM	#4
cindyclk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 172	option #1 should only be the price of the radio and a few electrical parts to tap for power. If you have a few FM channels free in your area, the FM modulation sound quality is excellent with my Sirius. I did all the wiring and mounted the antenna under the windshield wiper cover. Put it into the ash tray space....blends into the dash fine...no wires hanging around. I can hide it by closing ash tray cover. When I am near the city and can't get a good free FM channel, I have an aux and just swap to that. __________________ 2002 black CLK 55,Lorinser roof spoiler, illuminated AMG door sills, Eurocommand by Steve,black burl shift knob/door handles/arm rest, quad exhaust

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