Just like the title reads. I got an Iphone 3gs last week and this thing won't connect via bluetooth at all or even find the device with the MB bluetooth.
I know there were some Iphone topics here in the past and I apologize if this is a repost but I am guessing some of you have had the same issues and can help in this matter? Thanks!
I know there were some Iphone topics here in the past and I apologize if this is a repost but I am guessing some of you have had the same issues and can help in this matter? Thanks!
Yep. I've paired and re-paired the thing and it can be a hassle. If you have ever paired it with the car then delete that on the phone and delete any old iPhone profiles on the car as well. Then all you can do is set the car to discover the device right after you have set the phone up to discover new devices.
1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
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1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
This is rite I have iPhone 3gs and had to do the same. Originally Posted by GBlansten
Yep. I've paired and re-paired the thing and it can be a hassle. If you have ever paired it with the car then delete that on the phone and delete any old iPhone profiles on the car as well. Then all you can do is set the car to discover the device right after you have set the phone up to discover new devices.1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
But my problem is that the wire (connection) in the glovebox don't work with 3gs why?
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give me your Iphone 3gs and problem solved 
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Phone for rims anyday. Originally Posted by MNL ICE
give me your Iphone 3gs and problem solved
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Really? I haven't had any problems with mine (knock on wood)
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If you are having trouble pairing try using your iPhone to look for MB Blutooth instead.
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My 3GS works flawlessly via bluetooth. Doesnt work with the ipod adaptor though.. doent matter as i have an ipod for music only.
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1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
It worked even w/o the strong language lol! Thanks GBlansten!Originally Posted by GBlansten
Yep. I've paired and re-paired the thing and it can be a hassle. If you have ever paired it with the car then delete that on the phone and delete any old iPhone profiles on the car as well. Then all you can do is set the car to discover the device right after you have set the phone up to discover new devices.1. I always go to settings>general>bluetooth and then turn bt off then on again.
2. Then I go to the settings on the MB screen and set it to look for devices.
3. Then I hold the iPhone near the nav screen.
4. I usually have to do this a few times.
There is a step between 3 and 4 and it involves using strong language and thinking about how cool it would be to throw the iPhone into the garage wall.
This always eventually works.
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Mine works flawlessly everytime. Try resetting your iPhone, that might help. After all they are just little computers.
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My iPhone 3GS paired the C63 at the first time...it works flawlessly. I have my G37 and TT paired onto my 3GS as well...I did not have to delete those profiles to have it worked with the C63.
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No problem here. I paired both my Iphone and my wifes Iphone. With the bluetooth on both phones it will pair the first phone that gets in the car.
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Should work fine. I would try reseting your iPhone. My dad works at Tafel Mercedes-Benz and he has a 2010 C300 and he too has a 3gs. Works fine for him and he can set them up in like less than thirty seconds. Shouldn't be a problem.
