I suggest that you re-read the first nine posts in this string, focusing especially on the first, fourth, sixth, and ninth which are applicable to your car. Your car has the CP-211 communications platform combining the cellular support electronics and Tele-Aid electronics, which makes adding a Bluetooth phone fairly simple; and the posts address the "easiest way to get Bluetooth to take advantage of the factory wiring."
You can connect your iPod directly to the jack using a 3.5mm double-ended stereo cable. Music selection will be via the iPod controls, but you can control volume through your steering wheel and head unit controls.
There is an MB-Apple iPod kit available for your car. It provides song title readout on your instrument cluster display, and allows additional steering wheel button control. Check with your dealer for cost of equipment and installation.
I just purchased 2002 E320 4Matic and would like hands free phone hookup if it is cost effective, since I am very low user 25-30 min per month... Emerg.. and contact with 2 family members...
I miss my '00 E320 handsfree
What are my options and where is the best place to get necessary equipment and install?
Any viewpoints on the optional "bluetooth cradle replacer" offered from MB, that apparently does not require the phone system previously installed ?
It is PN B67875855
Vehicle: Benz CLK240 Brabus; Toyota Supra, TRD wide body w/508 RWBHP
Location: Phuket Thailand
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Guys I just bought a 2003 CLK240 and I want to know if I can get rid of the phone cradle and upgrade to bluetooth?
Below is a picture of what i have, I have a Sony DVD player and a phone cradle.
Any help would be much apreceated
Also can someone post a picture what the Blue tooth system would look like
I am finally able to add something useful to this post!
I have an 02 CL500 using v60 setup w/bluetooth puck.
I was able to successfully pair my razor to work with this setup thanks to this VERY helpful post.
I have recently purchased a Motorola Q9 phone for business and could not pair successfully with the phone system in my car......
Better yet- you download free for a 30 day trial to get your phone to work so there is no risk trying it! After you use the software successfully it is only $14.95 for the license. This may work for several other phones also...
Beforer the software install I could see the MB phone network- but could not pair with it. Now all phone functions work thru the Command unit including recent calls, missed calls and the phone book.
Verizon has an older version of this phone that is certified on wireless4mb website.
My Moto Razor phone is Verizon- but my Q9 Motorola is Cingular/AT&T.
I hope this info helps.
Cheers!
Last edited by Chauss : 11-03-2007 at 11:03 AM.
Reason: forgot to add phone service provider...
I went to my dealer today and picked up the Bluetooth Cradle Replacer, p/n B67875855 ("puck"). This is the puck for MY 2003/2004 E-Class and 2004 S/CL-Class. The parts guy came outside, removed a few screws, took up the false floor in the center console, and plugged the unit in. I have a Motorola Razr with Sprint service, and the phone and puck paired immediately. The display still indicated that the telephone was not available. Following the information I have read on this thread, I suggested that the phone had to be "turned on" with the diagnostic computer. Once that was done, everything worked perfectly, including downloading my address book.
You need to be careful about where you place the cord or "tail" of the puck under the false floor. The technician simply routed the cord on the edge of the floor, or you can notch out a piece for it. The false floor is held in place by two small screws on the back end and two more screws under the unit itself. You have to place the cord so the two bottom screws can fit properly. You end up with the puck (about the size of a low profile computer mouse) and about 6" of cord. The puck comes with a velcro mount and a very small bracket for more permanent mounting. The cord is really out of the way, and you have a lot of usable space left. I have never seen a conventional cradle with a puck, but I would assume it must be larger than the puck alone, and space may be sacrificed.
Because the telephone is not in a cradle, it may be a wise decision to invest in a car charger. Bluetooth operation puts a heavier load on the telephone, and batteries will go faster than normal. The car will remain in Bluetooth mode for about a minute after you turn off the car, and my telephone beeps and indicates that the MB Phone system has disconnected. If you open a door, the system turns on. All of this is in the manual.
The service guys had little knowledge about anything relating to telephone installation or configuration. The parts guys had a little more knowledge, and in fact knew what a puck was, but were not familiar with this particular one. They had it in stock, and went outside to my car and did the installation. I think they were curious to see if it would work "without the normal kit stuff" and told me if it didn't, they would refund my money.
The hands free telephone system works great, and was very, very easy. You will need a Star computer to make your car see the telephone. There appears to be no problem with Sprint, even though it is not listed on the official list. Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to share my experience with some of the issues I have noticed in this thread. Bottom line, the puck works as advertised. Thanks for the assistance from this thread.
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