Just bought a 07 CLK 63 cab, need advise on bluetooth handsfree and ipod connector

kcphuah · 04-07-2012, 02:33 AM

Is there anything out there that you guys have tried and can receive fairly good sound quality when the top is down? And also, is there anything I can use to connect my ipod with the stock stereo? Thanks in advance for the help.

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Rudeney · 04-07-2012, 02:33 PM

First of all, check you center console to make sure you don't have the UHI connector. if so, all you need is a BT puck and you're set with the phone. If you don't have that, then the OEM parts will run you around $1,000 to get BT working. MBZ also offers an OEM iPod solution. It work a bit strangely. It only uses the AUX input function on the head unit, but it supports text display via the instrument cluster's MFD, and playlist and track selection via the steering wheel buttons. Other than volume, the head unit has no iPod control It works, and works well, but if you want the passenger to be able to see the track title and control the playlist, then that is a problem.

There are some aftermarket solutions. cartronics.com (though the website doesn't seem to be working right now - maybe its down for maintenance?) gas a solution for both Bluetooth and iPod that costs around $800. The phone interface is basically the Viseeo adapter that emulates the OEM interface, but does not connect to the built-in mic; it uses its own mic. The iPod integration emulates a CD change with text display on the head unit and control via both steering wheel and head unit. I'm not sure what iPod adapter they use - I don't believe cartronics makes their own stuff, I think they just repackage other company's electronics with some value-add features.

Louie D · 04-07-2012, 03:17 PM

Unfortunately the owner of cartronics passed. (RIP) they closed down for now.
Cartronics has closed...

I was able to get my OEM parts from a guy on ebay installed for 650.00 included the puck forgot his name though. I did end up getting a Viseeo MB2 puck because it had voice dailing unlike the MB puck.

eddieo45 · 04-07-2012, 05:09 PM

Cellguy@live.com puts the BT parts together and offers install support, about $650 like Louie said.

Louie D · 04-07-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddieo45

Cellguy@live.com puts the BT parts together and offers install support, about $650 like Louie said.

Yup that was the guy. Really cool dude..

Rudeney · 04-07-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

Unfortunately the owner of cartronics passed. (RIP) they closed down for now.
Cartronics has closed...

Dang, I missed that! I hate to hear of the loss. I know he posted on the forums a some and he seemed like a good guy.

eddieo45 · 04-07-2012, 11:00 PM

+1. His products are the best and he was always very diplomatic in his posts.

04-07-2012, 02:33 PM	#2
Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,837 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	First of all, check you center console to make sure you don't have the UHI connector. if so, all you need is a BT puck and you're set with the phone. If you don't have that, then the OEM parts will run you around $1,000 to get BT working. MBZ also offers an OEM iPod solution. It work a bit strangely. It only uses the AUX input function on the head unit, but it supports text display via the instrument cluster's MFD, and playlist and track selection via the steering wheel buttons. Other than volume, the head unit has no iPod control It works, and works well, but if you want the passenger to be able to see the track title and control the playlist, then that is a problem. There are some aftermarket solutions. cartronics.com (though the website doesn't seem to be working right now - maybe its down for maintenance?) gas a solution for both Bluetooth and iPod that costs around $800. The phone interface is basically the Viseeo adapter that emulates the OEM interface, but does not connect to the built-in mic; it uses its own mic. The iPod integration emulates a CD change with text display on the head unit and control via both steering wheel and head unit. I'm not sure what iPod adapter they use - I don't believe cartronics makes their own stuff, I think they just repackage other company's electronics with some value-add features. __________________ -- - RODNEY

04-07-2012, 03:17 PM	#3
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 589 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	Unfortunately the owner of cartronics passed. (RIP) they closed down for now. Cartronics has closed... I was able to get my OEM parts from a guy on ebay installed for 650.00 included the puck forgot his name though. I did end up getting a Viseeo MB2 puck because it had voice dailing unlike the MB puck. __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's Last edited by Louie D; 04-07-2012 at 07:28 PM.

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04-07-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
eddieo45 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class My Garage Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milton, MA USA Posts: 1,693 Drives: me: 2009 CLK550; wife: 2007 E350 4Matic Sport	Cellguy@live.com puts the BT parts together and offers install support, about $650 like Louie said.

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eddieo45 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class My Garage Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milton, MA USA Posts: 1,693 Drives: me: 2009 CLK550; wife: 2007 E350 4Matic Sport	+1. His products are the best and he was always very diplomatic in his posts.

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