New Bluetooth Module
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
New Bluetooth Module
My service department FINALLY verified today that the rumor of a new module with updated software is now being sold-i told them i would be by tomorrow to trade mine in...they said they'd make it work.
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What do you mean by "they'd make it work", or what does the service department mean? I've been after the service tools needed for a SW update, to help my dealer perform the work but have not been successful getting any info if the device SW can be updated. Of course the answer also could be different for the different parts, US versus Euro specifically.
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To preface, I took delivery of my new '07 GL a few weeks ago and followed that purchase with a purchase of a BT adapter, and I received a BT Cradle Adapter P/N B 6 7 87 5839. Following my read on the www.emercedesbenz.com web site, I was disappointed that my only personal Cingular V3xx worked as I'd hoped and that my business Nokia E62 was available for HF use only. And, then I read and made a few phone calls.....
Cutting through the melodrama, my dealer's parts manager related that MBUSA is offering a new BT adapter for the US market, and I'll be exchanging my existing unit for the new version in about a week! He also related that he couldn't order the older version of the adapter and that it is also on BO.
The P/N for the new adapter is 6 7 87 5878, and I was told that the part is currently on backorder, tho' it's likely due to many of the dealers will be receiving the new part as standard issue. Also, the newer device should support the newer SAP Profile and the older Motorola (HF Profile) protocols. I have a copy of my order invoice with the new BT part number right in front of me!
I'll post an update when I get the part.
Cutting through the melodrama, my dealer's parts manager related that MBUSA is offering a new BT adapter for the US market, and I'll be exchanging my existing unit for the new version in about a week! He also related that he couldn't order the older version of the adapter and that it is also on BO.
The P/N for the new adapter is 6 7 87 5878, and I was told that the part is currently on backorder, tho' it's likely due to many of the dealers will be receiving the new part as standard issue. Also, the newer device should support the newer SAP Profile and the older Motorola (HF Profile) protocols. I have a copy of my order invoice with the new BT part number right in front of me!
I'll post an update when I get the part.
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My cousin works in the parts dept for a MB dealership so I gave him that part number. He tells me that it is indeed a new BT unit, but will find out more details.
Hopefully it will work better with my Treo 650.
Hopefully it will work better with my Treo 650.
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
Well, i went in today, and it turns out he thought he had a new module, but he didn't. I went around to his computer and spent some time showing him our forums and the various rumblings about the new module. Long story short, he's got one on order for me to test out. He was going to make some calls-he says the relationship with wireless4mb as far as the dealers go sucks too.
What i meant when i said they'd make it work was that they are going to trade mine out at no charge for the new part. as they should, if they can't offer me an upgrade to the software...come on wireless4mb, this is 2007!
What i meant when i said they'd make it work was that they are going to trade mine out at no charge for the new part. as they should, if they can't offer me an upgrade to the software...come on wireless4mb, this is 2007!
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I posted this on the ML thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w164/190163-know-anything-about-bluetooth.html
There is a an old and a new part number for the Bluetooth Dongle in the US. They are:
B6 787 5878 (new USA)
B6 787 5839 (old USA)
B6 787 5838 (EU)
I have confirmed with Auto Wireless Solutions (www.wireless4mb.com) that the new version / part number of the bluetooth adpater (B6 787 5878) has indeed been updated for "better compatibility with a wider range of phones." All of the new units are on nation-wide backorder (900 units for customers, 1500 for MB dealers). If an MB dealer has a bluetooth unit in stock, it's an old version (B6 787 5839) with the old firmware. AWS indicated that they will have the new version before the dealer network gets them (by about a week). I have one of the new units on order with them; it's supposed to be here on Monday. We'll see how well it works.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w164/190163-know-anything-about-bluetooth.html
There is a an old and a new part number for the Bluetooth Dongle in the US. They are:
B6 787 5878 (new USA)
B6 787 5839 (old USA)
B6 787 5838 (EU)
I have confirmed with Auto Wireless Solutions (www.wireless4mb.com) that the new version / part number of the bluetooth adpater (B6 787 5878) has indeed been updated for "better compatibility with a wider range of phones." All of the new units are on nation-wide backorder (900 units for customers, 1500 for MB dealers). If an MB dealer has a bluetooth unit in stock, it's an old version (B6 787 5839) with the old firmware. AWS indicated that they will have the new version before the dealer network gets them (by about a week). I have one of the new units on order with them; it's supposed to be here on Monday. We'll see how well it works.
- FD
2007 ML350 BL/BL, P2, 187 miles!
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
New module at the dealer-with a new software version code-unfortunately i don't think i can get it today...anybody got one that they've tried already?
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I tried calling AWS but the guy I spoke with had no idea what I was talking about
Is there any chance I might be able to trade in my old Bluetooth module that I purchased from AWS for this newer version??? I really need the newer version so I can get a newer phone, but Im not sure its worth the extra $$$ if I have to get a whole new one. Ebaying the old one wont bring much now that new ones are out.
Is there any chance I might be able to trade in my old Bluetooth module that I purchased from AWS for this newer version??? I really need the newer version so I can get a newer phone, but Im not sure its worth the extra $$$ if I have to get a whole new one. Ebaying the old one wont bring much now that new ones are out.
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
I tried calling AWS but the guy I spoke with had no idea what I was talking about
Is there any chance I might be able to trade in my old Bluetooth module that I purchased from AWS for this newer version??? I really need the newer version so I can get a newer phone, but Im not sure its worth the extra $$$ if I have to get a whole new one. Ebaying the old one wont bring much now that new ones are out.
Is there any chance I might be able to trade in my old Bluetooth module that I purchased from AWS for this newer version??? I really need the newer version so I can get a newer phone, but Im not sure its worth the extra $$$ if I have to get a whole new one. Ebaying the old one wont bring much now that new ones are out.
on the other question, my dealer has agreed to swap my module out. I would imagine this is not going to go well with MBUSA if many people try to swap, but they should've made it work the first time...
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I didnt get mine through my dealer. I bought direct from AWS.
I doubt there will be some kind of trade in or rebate. I was just kind of hoping.
I agree they are IDIOTS over there. Reminds me of telemarketers...young employees with little training, ignorant supervisors, told to keep to the script...etc...
I doubt there will be some kind of trade in or rebate. I was just kind of hoping.
I agree they are IDIOTS over there. Reminds me of telemarketers...young employees with little training, ignorant supervisors, told to keep to the script...etc...
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I didnt get mine through my dealer. I bought direct from AWS.
I doubt there will be some kind of trade in or rebate. I was just kind of hoping.
I agree they are IDIOTS over there. Reminds me of telemarketers...young employees with little training, ignorant supervisors, told to keep to the script...etc...
I doubt there will be some kind of trade in or rebate. I was just kind of hoping.
I agree they are IDIOTS over there. Reminds me of telemarketers...young employees with little training, ignorant supervisors, told to keep to the script...etc...
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
It Works Perfectly---
NEW VERSION WORKS PERFECTLY WITH MY UNLOCKED TREO 680 on CINGULAR...
PHONEBOOK, VOICE CONTROL, EVERYTHING>>>
PHONEBOOK, VOICE CONTROL, EVERYTHING>>>
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Thats Awesome!
How is the voice quality and volume on your end and the other end?
Do you know what the list price is for the new module?
My dealer isnt being so nice about it, so Ill probably have to buy a new one.
How is the voice quality and volume on your end and the other end?
Do you know what the list price is for the new module?
My dealer isnt being so nice about it, so Ill probably have to buy a new one.
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$408 is price at dealer, online and at AWS...although you could talk the dealer down a little (or should be able to).
Voice quality is great-NO ECHO...I was talking to my wife and she was on her MB Phone system as well (two speakerphones) and it was flawless. I think maybe Pieker has finally done it.
Voice quality is great-NO ECHO...I was talking to my wife and she was on her MB Phone system as well (two speakerphones) and it was flawless. I think maybe Pieker has finally done it.
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Did you previously have echo problem?
I had the BT setup installed in my 99 E class and I currently have a Blackberry. The echo is #1 complaint from everyone I talk to and the #2 complaint that I have is I can not get the volume louder.
Does the new BT dongle remedy those problems?
Basically I have had to stop using my unit as I can not conduct business with the current set up.
I had the BT setup installed in my 99 E class and I currently have a Blackberry. The echo is #1 complaint from everyone I talk to and the #2 complaint that I have is I can not get the volume louder.
Does the new BT dongle remedy those problems?
Basically I have had to stop using my unit as I can not conduct business with the current set up.
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My wife's 00 wagon had the digital startac with voice control, so i upgraded the PSE to timeport level, then got the v60 cradle, then ordered the bluetooth module. Never had an echo problem with hers.
Mine just started working with the new module's arrival yesterday, so i can't compare to the previous MHI module, but i have no echo.
Mine just started working with the new module's arrival yesterday, so i can't compare to the previous MHI module, but i have no echo.
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it's just the module (MHI adapter), although one would think they would upgrade the software in the cradle version too.
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Did you previously have echo problem?
I had the BT setup installed in my 99 E class and I currently have a Blackberry. The echo is #1 complaint from everyone I talk to and the #2 complaint that I have is I can not get the volume louder.
Does the new BT dongle remedy those problems?
Basically I have had to stop using my unit as I can not conduct business with the current set up.
I had the BT setup installed in my 99 E class and I currently have a Blackberry. The echo is #1 complaint from everyone I talk to and the #2 complaint that I have is I can not get the volume louder.
Does the new BT dongle remedy those problems?
Basically I have had to stop using my unit as I can not conduct business with the current set up.
UHI, or MHI?
Bluetooth module, or V60 adaptor?
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I'm really hoping this solves the problems I have had. I was using the LG VX8500 (Chocolate from Verizon), and it worked, just not the phonebook download. I just upgraded to the VX8700, hoping that it would download the phonebook, since it supports a more extensive and newer version of Bluetooth, but no luck.
I hope they offer some sort of upgrade option for us early adopters.
I hope they offer some sort of upgrade option for us early adopters.
