MICROPHONE REPLACEMENT?
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2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
I'M SURE SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, KNOWS HOW, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO ASK IN A whisper
I've seen a write-up on this, and do not recall the steps as being very difficult.
there is one (maybe two) microphone-related TSB for W220s, so maybe there is one for your W211 and you can get a free replacement
I've seen a write-up on this, and do not recall the steps as being very difficult.
there is one (maybe two) microphone-related TSB for W220s, so maybe there is one for your W211 and you can get a free replacement
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2005 E500, 2011 ML350
a. TSB does not mean FREE replacement, it is a Techincal Service Bulletin to help diagnose an issue
b. Replacement is easy, remove mirror and install new mirror .2hrs labor and $1000 in parts.
b. Replacement is easy, remove mirror and install new mirror .2hrs labor and $1000 in parts.
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2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
It's definitely at a dealer's discretion to repair a known fault without charge, and TSBs arise from known faults. It's quieter, cheaper, and less unpopular and brand-damaging to do such repairs through TSBs
And like I said, the steps involved are not complicated
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2004 E55
To dislodge the mirror pull down on it really hard.. You'll think you've broken it when it comes loose, but it has a strap in there to keep you from damaging anything. Once it's hanging down, you can pull apart the dome lamp assembly and I believe the wire for the mic is brown and white.
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Microphones bad?
I think there are 4 microphones in the mirror of my 05 CDI. Does anyone know how the tech checks if they are good or bad? A forum member wrote that after they were replaced, his bluetooth quality improved greatly.
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2013 E350 4MATIC
The individual mic's can be replaced. Warning! the rearview mirror housing is fragile to take a part, but easy to reassemble. Odds are high the small plastic tabs holding the mirror's case together will break while taking it a part.
Ask MBenzNL about how to do this.
-David
Last edited by dw8083; Sep 18, 2009 at 01:11 PM.
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2013 E350 4MATIC
Used mirrors cost between $150 to $350. A new MB mirror is $1000. The challenge in buying a used mirror is knowing if the mics are working correctly.
The only diagnostic process that I'm aware of, is to use the mics with a cell phone to determine voice quality.
-David
The only diagnostic process that I'm aware of, is to use the mics with a cell phone to determine voice quality.
-David
