OzCLK

Does anyone know if the newer Nokia 6230i will work in the 6230 UHI cradle.

I have not tested it, but I was about to buy a 6230 when I found the new 'i' version is now available with 'Push to talk' function amongst some other improvements.

Keen to know if it works correctly and interacts with steering wheel buttons and COMAND just as well as the older 6230.

PS. I am using a Euro COMAND in Australia

scorchie

When you enter *#0000# on the phone, does the third line report back the 6230 type, RH-12? If not, then it will not work in the current cradle.

The camera on the 6230i is really bad anyhow.

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OzCLK

I have ordered the cradle and it is waiting for me at my MB dealer.

The phone is still to be purchased.

Hence my question, will the 6230i work in the same manner as the 6230 ?

From what you are suggesting above and reading between the lines, the 6230i will not work.

PS. I have already been ripped off once, as I bought the V600 late last year in anticipation of the cradle being delivered as proposed, only to have the cradle removed from sale.

r207

na i have the 6230 cradle and the "i" version does not work for some reason.

also i had a heap of trouble getting the old software version of the phone when i got mine....a place in sydney did do it for like $30 aus.....just get the 6230 and enjoy, i am waiting till someone makes one that is compatible with the v3 or other phones

OzCLK

Thanks, I will do just that.

What version of software do you have? Also are you suggesting that if you get a newer version, it wont work!

r207

if you have a version with new software the phone will not work, however the version i have does cant remeber the version but once you receive the cradle it is on the back of it....

oh and i have also used this cradle with the new MOST system in a clk500 cab and it works just fine

r207

V 04.28 is the version most nokia dealers will not do this as they might not have the version on their system, if you get stuck i can find the number of the guys here in sydney

cone

I confirm you, new Nokia 6230i doesn´t work on 6230 UHI holder.

Sprocker

I had the same problem - the cradle that worked with the 6230 did not work with the 6230i phone.

I contacted my dealer and they swapped the crade for the latest version part Number B67 87 5846 and it works a treat

Happy motoring
Debbie

scorchie

That version also DOES work with 6230 and is the replacement for the prior 6230 cradle, as the previous version has been discontinued.

So as it stands today (starting in June)... YES, the 6230i works in the 6230 cradle.

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OzCLK

I kind of wish I knew this yesterday as I was telling my mobile dealer, I want the 6230 and not the 'I' version. I bought the mobile and less than 24 hours later, I feel Obsolete. Anyway its not your fault, Sprocker.

Can you tell me what it says on the base of the cradle. i.e. what version no. does it specify.

Wolfgang

Too bad. But the new list just came out in early June. Here it is, the stuff in red is new.

http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/handyschalen.pdf

scorchie

Actually, the OFFICIAL list for June came out in late May. It is intended for June 1-30. And, it lists the V60i cradle as still viable (after being previously discontinued... either it has been revived and the mbslk.de list hasn't been updated, or the official list has a mistake on it).

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Wolfgang

The list from MB Accessories indicates the V60i cradle was discontinued, but they are still available as they are selling off their stock (Restbestände).

scorchie

Yeah but the list from MB Accessories falls behind... I sent you the file.

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Wolfgang

Thanks for the file, scorchie. It covers June 1 through 30. The MB Accessories list isn't updated that often. Last one I saw was from January. It now also mentions some new models currently under development: Nokia 6020, 6020i and Communicator 9700. Seems they are preparing an online site which will hopefully list this stuff in the future...

r207

hey guys i cant read german however i cant for the life of me find a nokia 9700 for sale, im assumin its on its way..

when are these cradles availabe for the 9700 and where can i get one of these phones, i am in Australia also

matsna

I got the UHI : B6.787.5832, which states on the back that for Nokia 6230, it requires firmware 4.28.

However, I spoke with Nokia and they state that the changes made in version 4.28 are still present in the version after this.

I have two phones, one with v. 5.24 and the other at v. 5.26. The latest is v. 5.35

The phones rarely connect when I just drop the phone in, however, if I turn the phone off and then back on, whilst in the cradle, the system kicks in instantly.

Anyone got any ideas on this? I'm going to call Merc in the meantime and see what they have to say about it. I'm suspecting that the UHI is busted or I do literally need to get my hands on version 4.28.

Anyone....?

matsna

I found out what the problem was in the end..... before I went to collect my car on Thursday 16th, I took my 2003 SLK in to the dealer. Whilst there, I thought, what the hell, I will be wanting to use my mobile phone immediatley, so I best buy the UHI now.

So I did exactly that - asked for the UHI and paid €143.00 (inc. tax) for it. The box states: B6.787.5846. So there I was, a happy chap....

When I got the car, I connected the UHI to the car and tried the phone instantly. It didn't work, so I thought it might have something to do with the phones software. I had this upgraded to 5.26. Still nothing - unless of course, I turn the phone off, place it in the cradle and then power it back up.

I eventually called Mercedes Benz UK about this (as I need good English speakers) and after talking to an excellent technician, from Daimler-Benz in Leeds, UK. He talked me through everything and he was confused too... so told me to remove the UHI and flip it over. I did exactly that and then was gobsmacked.

After thinking I'd bought the UHI ending 5846, it turns out that I'd bought the right box, but not the the right UHI. The UHI in the box was B6.787.5832. This UHI had ceased production due to problems and the release of the 6230i.

Now I thought... I've got the receipt, the box and the UHI. Lets go the nearest dealer and get it exchanged. Well Mercedes is Mercedes is it not? But no... I went to Biermond & van Wijk in Haarlem, The Netherlands and spoke to a really helpful parts chap. He explained pretty much the same thing as the technician from the UK. That I need the 5846 UHI. So I said - ok, can you swap this for me. He said - No, sorry. Due to that UHI being withdrawn and we (this dealership) being now unable to sell it, you'll need to return to the people you bought it from.

Now the sods that sold me this are "Beresa in Osnabrück, Germany". I'm currently 3 hours drive from them and I don't have the time to drive all the way back to fix this issue.

Unhappy with their service is an understatement!! I had issues buying the car from them too. I was told I would get one thing, but I didn't... i.e. I wanted the automatically dimming mirrors and got folding mirrors instead. This is partly my fault as I'm not amazing in German, but still.....

I want to do this to the parts guy in Beresa

matsna

I got the correct UHI from Beresa today and I'm pleased to say that it works perfectly fine. I'm a happy chap once again. Handset in and it works straight away.

Now shame Merc don't do bluetooth, then I don't have to take the phone out of my pocket. I had this fitted to my SLK... get in and go - no messing about with the phone.

CM208

Hi OzCLK,

G'day mate. Just wondering how much did you ended up paying for the 6230i cradle and where from? PM me please.

Is your Euro COMAND came with the car or was it a later mod?

Thanks mate.