Cable connection w210
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99 E320 W210
Cable connection w210
Going through my car today I noticed a coaxial cable connection cord and next to it like a telephone plug. its in the big compartment behind the cup holder. What connects to it or whats it for a telephone? thanks in advance
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2 2001 E320s, 2005 E320 4Matic
All facelift models came pre-wired for phone whether the car was ordered with one or not. Not quite sure about your 99, but I suspect it did. Remove the liner in the console box. If pre-wired, you will find the terminals there. This however does not mean you have a functional or usable system as it is outdated and way to expensive to make functional.
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After doing some reading, I am not sure it is possible to get a working phone using the existing wiring in your car. Standards changed when E911 became mandatory, so phones that may have worked with your car will not work. Get an aftermarket headunit with Bluetooth. It will play your calls through the speakers like any modern setup, and is an easy install since you don't have the steering wheel buttons to worry about making functional.
