I think it still works.

When I got into a minor accident in my former 2000 E430, the airbags deployed, and a woman's voice came on over the speaker. I had no idea who in the hell she was.

She communicated to the car via a satellite connection. I think they're using the GM onstar satellite.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".