Description
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
Genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz SDARS Sirius satellite digital audio radio receiver / tuner module, part number 2168202189.
This module receives factory Sirius satellite-radio signals and communicates with the vehicle’s factory COMAND/audio system through the Mercedes-Benz MOST fiber-optic network.
OEM Part Number
2168202189
Also written as:
- A2168202189
- A 216 820 21 89
- 216 820 21 89
- 216-820-21-89
Part Type
Satellite Radio Receiver / Sirius Tuner / SDARS Receiver Module
System
Mercedes-Benz Factory Sirius Satellite Radio
Vehicle Fitment
Fits select factory satellite-radio-equipped applications including:
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Select Mercedes-Benz C350 applications
- Select Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG applications
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550
- Select S450 applications
- Select S600 applications
- Select S63 AMG applications
- Select S65 AMG applications
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C216
- Select 2007–2009 CL550 applications
- Select CL600 applications
- Select CL63 AMG applications
- Select CL65 AMG applications
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C219
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
- Select CLS63 AMG applications
Exact compatibility depends on production date, factory audio equipment, satellite-radio option and original receiver part number.
Important Fitment Information
Mercedes-Benz used several satellite-radio receiver revisions during these model years.
Modules can appear physically similar while using different:
- Hardware revisions
- Software versions
- MOST-bus configurations
- Vehicle coding
- Production-date applications
- Audio-system configurations
Please verify the identification label on your original receiver before ordering.
Exact OEM Number
2168202189
Exact part-number matching is strongly recommended.
Superseded / Related Part Numbers
Mercedes-Benz replaced 2168202189 with:
2168203589
Also written as:
- A2168203589
- A 216 820 35 89
- 216 820 35 89
Related Mercedes Sirius receiver numbers include:
- 2168201589
- 2168202189
- 2168202989
- 2168203089
- 2218206589
- 2218207789
- 2168203589
Different revisions may require vehicle-specific coding or configuration.
Sirius Satellite Radio Function
This module provides the factory vehicle interface for Sirius satellite-radio reception.
Functions can include:
- Sirius satellite-radio reception
- Channel selection
- Station information
- Audio signal communication
- Factory COMAND integration
- Steering-wheel-control integration
- MOST fiber-optic communication
Available functions depend on the vehicle’s original factory equipment.
MOST Fiber-Optic System
This receiver communicates through the Mercedes-Benz MOST fiber-optic network.
The MOST network can connect multiple entertainment modules including:
- COMAND head unit
- Audio amplifier
- Sirius satellite receiver
- Telephone module
- CD changer
- Navigation components
- Voice-control module
A failed module on the MOST network can interrupt communication between multiple audio components.
Common Failure Symptoms
A failing Sirius satellite-radio receiver may cause symptoms including:
- Sirius radio unavailable
- “Device Unavailable” message
- Satellite radio missing from audio menu
- Sirius stuck on “Acquiring”
- No satellite-radio audio
- Intermittent satellite reception
- Satellite channels cutting out
- MOST-bus communication faults
- Complete loss of audio in some cases
A failed MOST-network component can sometimes interrupt audio communication throughout the vehicle.
Proper diagnosis is recommended before replacing the receiver.
Programming / Coding
A replacement Mercedes-Benz satellite-radio receiver may require vehicle-specific programming or coding.
Programming can include:
- Vehicle option configuration
- MOST-network configuration
- Satellite-radio configuration
- STAR/XENTRY coding
- Diagnostic fault clearing
Professional installation and Mercedes-Benz-compatible diagnostic equipment are recommended when programming is required.
Condition
Used Genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz Part
This is an original previously installed factory electronic component.
Normal cosmetic signs of previous use may include:
- Light scratches
- Surface marks
- Dust
- Label wear
- Installation marks
- Minor cosmetic wear
Product photographs are representative of the overall style and condition of available inventory.
The unit shipped will be a matching OEM 2168202189 receiver in comparable used condition.
Part Number Verification
Please compare the label on your original receiver with:
2168202189
or
A2168202189
Also verify:
- Electrical connectors
- MOST fiber-optic connection
- Factory Sirius equipment
- Vehicle year
- Vehicle model
- Production date
Exact-number matching provides the safest method of confirming compatibility.
Installation
Factory-style replacement Sirius satellite-radio receiver for compatible Mercedes-Benz applications.
Professional installation is recommended.
All electrical and fiber-optic connections should be inspected for:
- Damaged wiring
- Bent pins
- Moisture
- Corrosion
- Damaged fiber-optic cable
- Loose connections
before installation.
What Is Included
1 × Genuine Mercedes-Benz Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
Part Number: 2168202189
Only the receiver module and components specifically described with the product are included.
Satellite antenna, wiring harnesses, fiber-optic cables, mounting hardware, COMAND unit, amplifier and other audio-system components are not included unless specifically stated.
Warranty
Covered by the Oz’s Garage 30-Day Replacement Warranty.
Warranty does not cover damage caused by:
- Incorrect vehicle application
- Improper installation
- Electrical shorts
- Wiring faults
- MOST fiber-optic system faults
- Water damage
- Power surges
- Incorrect programming
- Modification
- Tampering
- Physical damage after delivery
Labor, installation, diagnostic, programming, coding, Sirius subscription fees and related vehicle expenses are not covered.
Shipping
The receiver will be carefully packaged to help protect the:
- Housing
- Internal electronics
- Electrical connectors
- Fiber-optic connection
- Mounting points
during transportation.
Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
🌎 Worldwide shipping available.
International buyers are responsible for applicable customs duties, import taxes, brokerage charges and other local fees.
Why Buy From Oz’s Garage?
- Genuine OEM automotive parts
- Hard-to-find factory electronics
- Original Mercedes-Benz components
- Factory audio-system parts
- 30-Day Replacement Warranty
- Worldwide shipping available
- Usually ships within 1–2 business days
