NLRL

In order to activate the Blutooth connection you either get a bluetooth module or get a fixed craddle.
The Module you could buy it in Ebay for $ 360 ( dealer price $420) and you just insert it in its location.
The MHI craddle could also be purchased in Ebay.
Question: Does the craddle needs special installation and set up? Does this has to be done by a dealer?
There are some recommended telephones which could use either like
Verizon Motorola V 3m.
Please help
Thanks

Flubadub

Your dealer should sell you a module for cost if you bought the car from him. I got mine for $320. With the module you can use multiple different phones. With the cradles, they are specific to the phone, so if you have more than one user with different phones, you may have to have multiple cradles. Both are essentially plug and play. Instructions for install is included, but all you do is slide the "puck" off the plug in the console and plug in the module or cradle.
Two minutes tops.

NLRL

Thanks.
So the cradle is also just a plug in? Does it plug in the same connection as the module? Does it need an adapter or it is part of the cradle?
I saw a photo and it seems that it is an adapter under the arm rest and the cradle plugs in.
Do you need a set up?
I have a Motorola V3m which is recommended and I felt that a cradle will be easier to charge and download the phone book.

baxterdown

NLRL,

If you have P1 in your 2008 ML, you have the preparation for bluetooth. In your center console bin, look on the right and you'll see a black plastic cap, which is covering the connector. Simply pull it off.

Why use a cradle where you have to take your phone out of your pocket every time you get into the car? I have the BT puck in my ML and E and LOVE IT! The connection is very clear and address books download without a problem (I use an iPhone). AND, my phone stays in my pocket all the time.

Hope this helps!

Jose

Flubadub

Good points by Baxterdown and exaxtly why I prefer the module vs cradle. Neither my wife nor I have to take our phones out of our pockets and the phone connects and downloads the addressbook automatically. You can scroll thru it using the steering wheel controls and see the entries in the display between the tach and speedo. The only thing we are missing is charging which is not a problem unless you are on the phone nonstop. If that is an issue, the cradle may be ok since you would have to hook up the charger anyway. Might as well plug it into a cradle.

NLRL

Got it. I have the P1
Thanks all and have a Merry Christmas and a great 2008
Niki.

baxterdown

Hey Niki,

By the way, if you end up getting the BT puck, it DOES NOT come with instructions!!! :-(

PM me or do a new post and I'll give you instructions...

Jose

NLRL

THANKS.
I DECIDED TO GET A V3 CRADLE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE FROM A DEALER POSTED ON E BAY.
GOT MOTOROLA V3m FROM VERIZON EVEN THE SOFTWARE IS NEWER THAT THE ONE INDICATED BY MERCEDES WIRELESS OUTFIT. I WILL GIVE IT A SHOT AS I CAN RETURN THE CELLS AND THE CRADLE.
I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
DO I NEED ANY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CRADLE?

speed8

Just a follow up on the bluetooth module.

My dealer says I have to purchase the module and have them do the pairing which means I have to pay for labor too. Whats involved in pairing the module, phone, command system? Is this something I can do myself? or Is the my salesman trying to rip me off?


Thanks!!!

jbrockiii

Baxterdown, could you please post instructions on the puck?

Thanks much.

Flubadub

My Bluetooth module came with instructions for pairing, so I would assume your would ,too. Takes a couple of minutes.

NLRL

As I mentioned I bought the V3 cradle and a new motorola V3m with a newer software than the one indicated by MB wireless outfit as approved,
It works great and for the pairing you need to follow the cell instruction and the cradle or puck one.
I can download the phone book and charge the phone.
The only item missing is the voice control so in reality to make calls you still need to push some soft keys.
I am quite sure you do not need the dealer to do the pairing if you have the phone manual.The dealer should give you the puck manual if you buy it from him as it comes as a separate accessory in a box with the manual.
Good luck

baxterdown

jbrockiii,

Here you go.
That's it. You are good to go. Enjoy!

Jose

jbrockiii

Thanks much Jose for the instructions and pics!! Very helpful. The puc even looks cool.

cschmelz

Honestly, that is ALL THERE IS! Do NOT pay anyone to do this for you. I picked up my ML320CDI today and I had my bluetooth installed, paired and making calls within TWO MINUTES of opening the box for the puck. That is without the isntructions above!

jwolfrom

I went with a cradle and a Motorola V557. My wife uses the car and always has just left the cell phone in her cars all the time. The cradle charges the phone, without it, the phone would always be going dead due to her non removing it from the car to charge it.

aschuman

Looks like I may have fouled up. I have a 2006 ML350, has the nav system and COMND. I purched the bluetooth adapter from AWS, but I don't see anywhere to plug it in. The console lid has a lot of wires running to it, and there are two little buttons on the right (one a little wrench). But there is no receptacle for the BT adapter.
Did I miss the boat bigtime? My car isn't wired to accept the BT adapter?

baxterdown

Do you not have this receptacle?



You say "lots of wires" in the console. There should be no wires visible. Could it be that somebody yanked the BT plug from the console and all there is left is the wires?

j.

am_beagle

Jose, NO. My 08' ML350 doesn't have it too. The parts guy said my truck is not pre-wired for BT. Can I do something on my own to use BT in my COMAND HU?
Your help is always appreciated.

lkchris

So your phone is recharged by your car's electrical system and so your phone uses the car's antenna.

If you have iPhone and all the extra wiring, so your phone will also work as iPod and play you some music.

aschuman

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry I mis-stated the wires. There are no loose wires and no indication of a removal. I can make out a wiring harness going into the center console lid. I see no indications of a receptacle anywhere, unless it is under the felt. Is the receptacle normally in the console or in/on the lid?

GregW / Oregon

I am also interested in what is required to install bluetooth in an '06. Any Techs out there that can give us a clue?

alweie3391

how do you sync the addy book?
everytime i try it fails...
my i have the 8100 pearl bb and it works fine on bt, but no addy book on the comand..

Ruy Lopez

does anyone have any experience on the cradle setup in lieu of bt? how much does it cost?

Eubios

Hi Greg,

You may want to check: www.mercupgrades.com. Lots of info over there.