:thumbsup: Many have inquired about an aftermarket Bluetooth kit for the Mercedes SLK (R171). Parrot Kits, manufacturers of aftermarket Bluetooth kits for most vehicles has released a kit for the SLK. It also works with the 2002-2007 C-Class, 2004 - 2007 CLK, 2002-2007 E-Class, 2005-2007 New Style ML, 2002-2007 SL, and 2002-2007 SLK. I installed it this weekend. I'm still learning the system. It's a completely "stealth" install. Check it out.
Install isn't that bad once you figure out the harness. The CP147 harness has five separate pieces and all I had to go on was the schematic. Hopefully my pictures will help. I spent several hours on it last Wednesday and had it functioning minus the steering wheel controller. All I had to do Sunday was to tap the three wires on the left side of the amp. Systems kept saying "connection error" and wouldn't function. I spend hours checking the harnesses. I did find one bad male pin on the large harness and had to fix that. I figured that was the problem. Still wouldn't work. What I actually found was a power pin on the small four pin connector on the blue Parrot control box had backed out and wasn't making contact. I push it back in and it started working fine. As I stated, the overall harness is awkward and hard to position once installed. There is room under the metal panel, but I wanted a clean install and there's no way. I just positioned the harness and the two control boxes the best I could and put the cover back on. That's why there's no picture once the harness was installed. I could do the total install in less than two hours. I'm having problems with the volume up and down buttons on the steering wheel. The other two buttons work fine. The SW100C steering wheel controller has four dip switches for different applications. For the SLK the four switches are down. I spoke to Howard at Parrot Kits and he's checking. It's just a matter of getting the switches set correctly. Your question about using the command to dial, the answer is NO. Everything is "voice" command. CalifSLK stated that possibly StarDiagnostic might enable some of the factory phone functions. Good luck.
Likely the "Dial" button on the wheel will dial the last number called? Did any of the quick dial numbers work?
The 12V constant power in the foot well is a fat 10-12 gauge wire going to the AGW. Did you use a 10-12 gauge insulation displacement tap to get power to the Parrot unit? If so, did that worked well with the thin 12V wire on the Parrot unit?
After the dealer disconnected the 12V tap from the OCP/OHC, I tapped 12V from this fat 12V wire on the AWG. I used a 14 gauge wire going to the fuse assembly then a thin 18 gauge wire to my BT HF unit.
Having the BT box in the foot well, sometime I wonder if the metal step plate would reduce the BT range. But it kept a link to my phone in the kitchen next to the garage.
Daniel, you're right the top left telephone button on the steering wheel, will redial the last number dialed, by pushing and holding the button for two seconds.
CalifSLK said:
The 12V constant power in the foot well is a fat 10-12 gauge wire going to the AGW. Did you use a 10-12 gauge insulation displacement tap to get power to the Parrot unit? If so, did that worked well with the thin 12V wire on the Parrot unit?
No need looking and tapping a power line. The harness provides "switched" and "constant" power for the Bluetooth kit. Only three taps are required and those are the CANBUS high, CANBUS low, and the yellow mute wire from the top left connector on the HK amp.
CalifSLK said:
After the dealer disconnected the 12V tap from the OCP/OHC, I tapped 12V from this fat 12V wire on the AWG. I used a 14 gauge wire going to the fuse assembly then a thin 18 gauge wire to my BT HF unit.
Having the BT box in the foot well, sometime I wonder if the metal step plate would reduce the BT range. But it kept a link to my phone in the kitchen next to the garage.
I agree, no problems. I contacted Howard at Parrot Kits regarding the non-functioning volume up and down buttons. He's already replied back with a solution. I won't have an opportunity to work on the system until Saturday afternoon. Their Tech Support is the best I EVER encountered.
Are you able to see who is calling when receiving a call on the display in front of the steering wheel and/or select a callers name on the display to dial out?
Are you able to see who is calling when receiving a call on the display in front of the steering wheel and/or select a callers name on the display to dial out?
NO. All information is verbal. It surely would be nice. Just to have an aftermarket Bluetooth system that will function through the SLK radio and utilize the steering controls is a BIG step.
I missed the beginning and/or original thread. What are the benefits of this kit? What do the steering wheel buttons allow you to do w/this kit.
Why not just get the new 3200 as a stand alone kit, it has a color screen which allows for pics and you can see/hear who is calling and who you are dialing.
I guess I'm asking what the advantages of the steering wheel kit in combo w/the 3000 versus the 3200 as a stand alone.
The benefit of the Evolution 3000 with the steering wheel control kit is a stealth installation. The Evolution 3200 provides a nice display and it's easy to use, but it's "add on". Where in the vehicle do you place the display? The same is true with the newer aftermarket GPS units, they're better than factory, but the unit has to be mounted.
I spoke w/Parrot and the 3000 kit uses older bluetooth technology than the 3200 kit. My personal problem is that I use a Palm Treo 650 phone and it's been know to have some sound issues w/the 3000 but works flawlessly with the newer 3100/3200 systems. Since I have a really nice cradle installed for my phone, I'm going to install the Display on top of the cradle, I'm hoping it will all look really nice & stealth for an add-on.
I also bought the 147 cable through Howard of parrot kits, he believes this will greatly reduce the ease of installation and allow it to integrate w/the HK Stereo/Nav/Mute funtions without hacking up the wiring. I'll report back on that as well.
I will post some pics.
Wish me luck, I'll be installing it this Monday/Tuesday.
Thanks for all your helpful input, I would have never known about the 147 cable otherwise!
Besides integrating with the steering wheel controls, does the new Parrot unit allow you to use the telephone keypad buttons on the SLK dash? When calling voicemail or other numbers that require punching keys, it would be much easier to use the dash buttons than the keys on a cell phone.
I apologize and don't mean to highjack the tread, but it looks like some people here have already accessed the footwell. Would you please tell me the dimensions of the footwell? Even rough estimates will greatly help.
I need to know if I can fit an aftermarket amp in there and it will be great to knwo it without destroying the carpet since I am terrible at this.
Thanks a lot,
Eric
Besides integrating with the steering wheel controls, does the new Parrot unit allow you to use the telephone keypad buttons on the SLK dash? When calling voicemail or other numbers that require punching keys, it would be much easier to use the dash buttons than the keys on a cell phone.
I apologize and don't mean to highjack the tread, but it looks like some people here have already accessed the footwell. Would you please tell me the dimensions of the footwell? Even rough estimates will greatly help.
I need to know if I can fit an aftermarket amp in there and it will be great to knwo it without destroying the carpet since I am terrible at this.
Thanks a lot,
Eric
Obviously, the HK amp fits in the forward section of the passenger foot well. There is a bracket that holds the HK amp in place. I would assume, the non HK amplified system doesn't have the bracket. If that's the case, then most medium sized aftermarket amps should fit with no problem. Someone without the HK amp can verify there's no bracket. Overall rough estimates for the foot well: 18"x11"x3".
I apologize and don't mean to highjack the tread, but it looks like some people here have already accessed the footwell. Would you please tell me the dimensions of the footwell? Even rough estimates will greatly help.
I need to know if I can fit an aftermarket amp in there and it will be great to knwo it without destroying the carpet since I am terrible at this.
Thanks a lot,
Eric
It is not recommended to mount an amp in there since this is a closed space with no air circulation. There were some concern with the HK AGW overheating in there in some early R171s.
Thanks to you guys both. It will be great if the amp can go to the footwell since the only other viable option is the trunk. That means losing some space from the trunk which is not huge to begin with.
CalifSLK, I understand the concern with the heating , but I am confused if it is a major threat how come they have continued putting the HK amp in that area?
Depending on the configuration of the car, there may be space in the trunk. Tilt down the top panel and you can take a look. The rear SAM (power) is in that area too.
Fantastic writeup. I just finished installing my kit and it's working great!
The wiring would have been **IMPOSSIBLE** without that great diagram in your post. The thing that really had be confused was the "red/yellow/black" harness with like 5 connectors of which 2 connected to each other. Very odd but worked fine.
To anyone considering this kit - if you are anal retentive about your wiring, you'll probably lose 2 years off your life. There's really nothing that can be done. Luckily it's all hidden under the carpets. Just to be safe, I wrapped all my connectors with adhesive weatherstripping to avoid any rattles. We'll see how it holds up.
CalifSLK, I know I look dumb asking this but, what do you mean by tilting down the top panel?
Also, I noticed you live in Bay Area. Do you know a good car audio installer in the area?
Thanks so much,
Eric
CalifSLK said:
Depending on the configuration of the car, there may be space in the trunk. Tilt down the top panel and you can take a look. The rear SAM (power) is in that area too.
The top part of the trunk liner can we tilted down to access the back equipment rack. This is where the GPS is mounted.
I have always installed electrical equipment myself in all the cars. So I don't know of any "preferred" installer.
Given the labor shortage in the Bay Area, I am really apprehensive about their knowledge and training in dealling with these new cars. It's like, pay the waiter more tips or else all the places will go self service.
....The thing that really had be confused was the "red/yellow/black" harness with like 5 connectors of which 2 connected to each other. Very odd but worked fine.
The yellow wire in R171 and other MOST cars is for Mute and it is implemented in a BUS, which is simply wired in common. The HK/Becker AGW is "listening" while either the TeleAid or the BT/HF device can place an "order" to Mute. Then the AWG will stop the audio amp output based on the state of this yellow line.
In contrast, the older D2B cars use point to point signalling for Mute. In that case, if TeleAid is already using the Mute line input on the HU, in order to add a 2nd Mute signal from the BT/HF device, a small logic circuit needs to be added. We in electronic design work would call that an "OR" function.
Originally I made this small "OR" circuit to add my BT/HF box to my SLK then found the R171's new MOST system had made this change after openning my car up, which is much easier to handle Mute and I set my home made addition aside.
The CAN bus wires are done this way too as evident in -1-'s circuit diagram.
Connects2 Parrot Bluetooth Steering Wheel control adaptors allow integration of the Parrot Bluetooth kits with Mercedes multifunction steering wheel controls. Voice dialling, answering and ending calls and adjusting volume can all be done without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
Benefits
* Integration with original steering wheel controls
* Answer/End calls/Adjust Volume
* Initiate Voice Recognition
* Last number redial
* Available for Mercedes
* Parrot software upgradeable online
C Class W203 Audio 10 / Audio 30 (ISO CAN-Bus)
C Class W203/CLK W209 Audio 20 APS MF2530/MF2540 (40 pin CAN-Bus MOST)
E Class W211/ SLK R171 Audio 20 APS MF2311 /MF2420(40 pin CAN-Bus MOST)
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