I would like to install a phone that will work with my car (2000 ML) after I accuire the phone and activate it, what else will I need to buy and install?
The dealer did not want to help me with this.
Thanks!
Mark
Hi Mark,
I just finished installing a mb startac phone in my 2001 CLK. It's real simple once you get everything you need straightened out. I puchase the complete kit from eBay, minus the voice recognition module, Y-cable (the one that came on the PSE was the wrong hookup for clks) and mounting bracket, for 300. I think I spent a total of ~800 when all was said and done, including voice recognition.
The best thing to do, is go here:
http://www.alldata.com/products/online/index.html//
pick your vehicle, and it will guide you through more than just installing the mb phone.
I'd walk you through my set up, but the components are located in different places in the car.
The only thing your going to have to worry about is whether your ML is a late or early 2000 year model. I heard there may be a couple extra wires (fiber optics) to run if it's early production.
The PSE (Q6820648)is universal, as well as the compensator (Q6820657).
As far as the kit number, your better off following the link above. You'll see what I mean, it walks you through everything.
Let me know how you make out.
Good Luck,
Joe