E320 1997: Cell Phone is Bad for the Electronics??
My parents own a '97 e320 and I want to get them digital PCS cellphones for christmas.<p>However, I've heard that cellphones -- with the exception of the analog phone integrated into the car itself -- are not to be used inside the vehicle because they interfere with the cars' electronics. <p>Is this true? Is this true even with digital PCS? <p>Any information would be great.<p>Thanks.
You know how you're not allowed to use certain electronic devices (like cellular phones) in a commercial aircraft?<p>M-B is taking the same approach. The EMI from the phone can possible affect the electronic systems in the car. The chances are extremely low, but M-B is just covering their ass in case something fails and you crash your car and you try to them for it.<p>I know that most M-B drivers in Europe just use their regular non-MB phones.<p>BTW, The warning also helps MBUSA sell more of their rediculously overpriced phones.<br>
Re: E320 1997: Cell Phone is Bad for the Electronics??
I've used an analog. digital, and a Sprint PCS in my '97 E420 without causing any damage. The only thing I have noticed is that just before the phone will ring with an incoming call, there is an interference heard through the speakers sort of like you are losing a radio station signal. The noise is not loud and only lasts a couple of seconds. I wouldn't worry about it.<p>
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