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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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00 E430 Telephone

Just for kicks, is there anyway to hook up the in car telephone, which is not in service, to a bluetooth or audio jack?
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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Not easy if it's the older TimePort (you need a whole new system). If you have a Motorola v60 you can buy the MB puck and a BT compatible phone. Not sure of the status but wireless4mb.com used to be a good source of info.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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I checked out that website, thanks. I definitely don't have a v60 docking port so I am assuming I have TimePort; wow it is insane how much technology has changed in 10 years!
Timeport phone integrated into Mercedes vehicles
Posted: 16-Aug-2000 [Source: Motorola press release]
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-- Portable handset -- Lifts out to go anywhere with its owner.
-- Electronic phonebook -- Stores at least 99 contact names and phone numbers."


WOW!
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Yeah, TimePort or possibly a StarTac, can't remember which came on the 2000 E-Class.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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I have a 2000 E430 with the digital Motorola Timeport phone. They're probably still available on E-Bay, but since they don't have GPS, the cell phone providers won't activate these phones for a new service. They don't have Bluetooth. A while back there were threads on upgrading the car to fit the V60. I'd guess that's still an option, and maybe alson with newer phones.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by livetodrive
I have a 2000 E430 with the digital Motorola Timeport phone. They're probably still available on E-Bay, but since they don't have GPS, the cell phone providers won't activate these phones for a new service. They don't have Bluetooth. A while back there were threads on upgrading the car to fit the V60. I'd guess that's still an option, and maybe alson with newer phones.
I had an W208 with phone equipt. Before I sold the car, I took the phone system out the W208, re-install in my 2000 W210 E class. It work with my Samsung Blast (basic function of in coimg & out going call), no things fancy like address book like my 08E350, you need a version coding if the car had not activate the phone before.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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not exactly what you want to do but if you really want nice integration with a bluetooth phone in your w210, check this out:

http://www.eiskits.com/argoslaunch4.html
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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not exactly what you want to do but if you really want nice integration with a bluetooth phone in your w210, check this out:

http://www.eiskits.com/argoslaunch4.html
I called them for a quote - and HOLY COW!!! They are expensive!!! I asked them just for the parts so I could do my own install (I'd hate to learn how much more a dealer would charge for this). I think it is way cheaper to change out the head unit to one that has the MB interface (so steering wheel buttons still work) along with the BlueTooth built in. If you are going to be spending this kind of $$, you might as well get more than just Bluetooth to show for it. Just my opinion.
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There's a sticky in the Audio and Electronics forum on this site that completely covers this issue. There's also one at Benzworld.

I upgraded my Timeport equipped car to V60s with a kit I bought on ebay. Search ebay listings by seller "cellguy85", he sells V60s or bluetooth conversion kits for your car. Or call him (Keith) on his cell 714-746-5930. He's happy to help walk you through the process of figuring what you need.

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