Which Phone? AT&T or Verizon?
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From: Giant Rock
Which Phone? AT&T or Verizon?
My 01 CLK 430 came with a missing handset. How do I know which service provider was programed into my car? I asked the service rep today but he mentioned that the only way to find out is to plug the phone in and see if the system would recognize the phone. Is this the only way? Anyone in the Las Vegas area with a Mercedes Motorola Timeport that I can borrow for a few seconds? Thank you for your time.
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The phone itself determines that--not the system. The programming is within the phone and will take any Mercedes timeport. I say this because I have used three different ones with mine, and all worked flawlessly.
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Yeah I have found that true as well. Most folks here are eager to help as well which is a HUGE help for beginners like me.
I hear, from members of the forum, that you can get the timeport phones pretty regularly off e-bay. Just make sure it's a MB timeport or it won't work.
Glad I could be of help Doc! My list of experiences with CLK's is very limited so I'm glad I had one area where I could return some of the help to someone.
I hear, from members of the forum, that you can get the timeport phones pretty regularly off e-bay. Just make sure it's a MB timeport or it won't work.
Glad I could be of help Doc! My list of experiences with CLK's is very limited so I'm glad I had one area where I could return some of the help to someone.
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Originally posted by ldangeli
Only problem is the Motorola Timeport is chipped specifically for the MB system. It prevents you from buying any timeport. Verizon obviously is the best service. Good luck!
Only problem is the Motorola Timeport is chipped specifically for the MB system. It prevents you from buying any timeport. Verizon obviously is the best service. Good luck!
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I have a used Verizone Motorola Timeport and it will not work in my car. My understanding is that it have to be chipped/programmed for MBZ in order to work in my CLK.
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Originally posted by jddumas
I hear, from members of the forum, that you can get the timeport phones pretty regularly off e-bay. Just make sure it's a MB timeport or it won't work.
I hear, from members of the forum, that you can get the timeport phones pretty regularly off e-bay. Just make sure it's a MB timeport or it won't work.
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