Can only use MB V60? Wrong !
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Originally Posted by actionreaction
I use a motorola RAZR V3 and would be EXTREMELY interested in a bluetooth capable unit for my 1999 C230 kompressor sport sedan.
Any eta??
Any eta??
On the positive side - the Mikbox rocks. I've had it for over 6 months now. Works great, best money I've spent. It will clearly last longer than any cell phone I own and has a big enough list of compatible phones I should be able to find something I like.
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Installer for Mik Box in Los Angeles?
Does anyone know of an experienced installer of Mik Boxes in Los Angeles? How much does the installation cost?
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So given that I have what looks like a Timeport setup in my car, what's the cheapest (fully functional) GSM Motorola I can get along with a MIK box to get my car's phone up and running (it's going to be a backup not my normal phone so as long as it does address book & SMS it will be fine).
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so can anyone give me a price on the mik-box for the verizon V60s? i already have the 'Hands-Free Communication System'.
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Originally Posted by Lov2xlr8
so can anyone give me a price on the mik-box for the verizon V60s? i already have the 'Hands-Free Communication System'.
For approximation of what it cost me in an S500, see http://www.benzworld.org/publications/pub.asp?id=317 - a link I have posted often.
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Originally Posted by Skylaw
MIK has pricing info on his website at http://www.mikbox.com/order/. He designed, builds, and sells the MikBox, so he sets the pricing.
For approximation of what it cost me in an S500, see http://www.benzworld.org/publications/pub.asp?id=317 - a link I have posted often.
For approximation of what it cost me in an S500, see http://www.benzworld.org/publications/pub.asp?id=317 - a link I have posted often.
thanx
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Originally Posted by hongalan
Does anyone know of an experienced installer of Mik Boxes in Los Angeles? How much does the installation cost?
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I'm going to do it.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to try it. I've been without my carphone for four days now and I can't stand having to press those small keys with my bad eyes and having to hold the phone while I'm driving. Once you've used the MB carphone, you can't do without it.
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Originally Posted by hongalan
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to try it. I've been without my carphone for four days now and I can't stand having to press those small keys with my bad eyes and having to hold the phone while I'm driving. Once you've used the MB carphone, you can't do without it.
If your car already had a phone installed, the MikBox installation is very simple; and you can disregard the portions dealing with the antenna switch and linear compensator. S-class models from 2001 and on already had the necessary dual band equipment.
A number of people whose cars never had phones have retrofitted them from scratch as a DIY project, incorporating the MikBox. The pre-wire in U.S. cars makes it easy. In addition to the PSE, linear compensator, antenna switch, MikBox, cradle, and cable from the RJ-48 to the cradle, you need some fuses - that's all. Paul's phone bulletins provide all the part numbers you need.
I have been very happy with my MikBox, especially its integration with COMAND, and the installation was a snap. MIK was super to do business with - he travels and is sometimes unavailable, but when in the US he is very responsive.
Good luck!!
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Mikbox on eBay
You know you've made it if you are being resold on eBay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...966174550&rd=1
He wants $900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...966174550&rd=1
He wants $900
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Originally Posted by hongalan
Does anyone know of an experienced installer of Mik Boxes in Los Angeles? How much does the installation cost?
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Originally Posted by mb230s
You know you've made it if you are being resold on eBay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...966174550&rd=1
He wants $900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...966174550&rd=1
He wants $900
Also, I don't see the antenna connector adapter that MIK provides with the cradle, when you buy from him. It's only about $10, but it's just a pain to locate one.
Because I needed needed to upgrade the antenna switch and linear compensator to dual band equipment in my 2000 S500, it cost another $95 (for used parts).
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Well it's installed (really easy, only took ~40 minutes), and works fine, only issue I have at the moment is that the phone (a Motorola v551) isn't switching on automatically when I start the car, it switches off ok but not on.
The other pain I have is having to program all my numbers into the phone but that's Motorola's fault!
The other pain I have is having to program all my numbers into the phone but that's Motorola's fault!
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Originally Posted by Expat
Well it's installed (really easy, only took ~40 minutes), and works fine, only issue I have at the moment is that the phone (a Motorola v551) isn't switching on automatically when I start the car, it switches off ok but not on.
The other pain I have is having to program all my numbers into the phone but that's Motorola's fault!
The other pain I have is having to program all my numbers into the phone but that's Motorola's fault!
Be sure you have MIK's lataest firmware update, 2.11. His update page tells you how to check your version.
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Originally Posted by hlkc
Mik or anyone,
If I have 06 CLS with euro comand is that means MIK box won't work on my car? I have Sony Ericcson Z600 phone.
Thanks,
hlkc
If I have 06 CLS with euro comand is that means MIK box won't work on my car? I have Sony Ericcson Z600 phone.
Thanks,
hlkc
As of now, the MikBox works with Motorola phones. MIK plans to make it work with others, including Ericcson - check the news page on his site at www.mikbox.com
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Congratulations!!
Be sure you have MIK's lataest firmware update, 2.11. His update page tells you how to check your version.
Be sure you have MIK's lataest firmware update, 2.11. His update page tells you how to check your version.
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Need to have cluster coded
The reason the instrument panel is not showing the phone details is that the cluster needs to be version coded. The Mikbox is working properly.
I also have the Mikbox installed and get the same thing. It needs to be brought to the dealer to have it coded.
I also have the Mikbox installed and get the same thing. It needs to be brought to the dealer to have it coded.
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I've replaced the Audio 30 with a Comand and the signal strength is now displayed in the MFD in addition the problems with the phone book not being loaded has also been resolved.