l've look up several threads on this topic.......is cutting the wires the only way to disable this very annoying feature? l am told in newer models it can be programmed......is 1993 new enough?

thanks.

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1993 500SEL

No, you need to either cut the wire or remove it from the plug and tape it up.

Scott@lajollaaudio

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