TMDore

I am new to the forum so I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum. I have a 2006 E350. I would like to use my iphone 4 in this car. I am getting conflicting information if I am able to do this or not. I looked in my console and I do not see the bluetooth adapter piece. How do I know if my car is prewired for telephone or not? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Polar Bear

What shows up on the COMAND screen when you press the TEL button?

TMDore

Telephone not installed

Polar Bear

It doesn't sound like you have the prewiring for the telephone, which you will need to install the Bluetooth module. When you slide back the console cover, you will see a connector as shown toward the bottom of this page - http://www.comandonline.co.uk/Merced...out-cable.html - if you have prewiring. If you do not see the connector may be several items you need to purchase to get the phone/bluetooth installed.

TMDore

I do not have the connector as shown in the picture. So I am guessing that the parts and installation are very costly?

KEY08

couple grand.

TMDore

Yikes!!!!!

KEY08

Call your MB Service Advisor and they should be able to quote you a price. Without any phone gear in your '06 it will be ridiculously expensive. Maybe go aftermarket or just use the iPhone ear bud.....

TMDore

Thank you for your help.

KEY08

'04 and '05 is plug and play. Buy the Bluetooth puck for $300 and connect through the TeleAid system and go. In '06 things changed and if your car is not pre-wired for phone your options are limited. Search around the site and you will see others with similar problems.

Cartronics

Or just purchase the iTronic BT - it does not matter if your car has pre-wiring or not.

XLR82XS

You should have the dock in the cnter console. My 06 had the dock for the old Motorola V160. I bought the bluetooth puck and my phone works great. This is what you need: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...fAudioQ5fVideo

TMDore

There is nothing in my console except for two cup holders and a button with an i and a botton with a wrench. I took out the cupholders and there is nothing underneath them either.

XLR82XS

If it's an 06 it should have a "cradle" at the back of the console (behind the cupholder) It may have been removed by a PO if so there should still be a small square mounting plate. My COMAND said "telephone not installed" as well.

Still_Waters_43

TMDore, I had the same setup as you with my '06 E350. Check out this link http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Bluetoo...item25626f2f50 it's on eBay and it's posted by a user named Cellguy85. He sells kits that have evrything you need to install (including instructions with photos:-) Plus he gives assume support via phone or eMail. He helped me navigate through my installation. The above kit includes VCS but the guys flexible so if you don't need that he can send you a cheaper kit (i.e without VCS).

Cartronics

Not to beat a dead horse, but as a sponsor of the forum... that is not the best way to go for so many reasons it would be hard to list... but a short list is:
1. MUCH harder to install..many components in many locations
2. Locked into the MB system and limited phone compatibility
3. Won't support A2DP (bluetooth) music streaming
4. NOt software upgradable as new phones come out
5. Will not support an optional ipod hookup
6. No USB charging of phone if desired

and is only $5 less than a system that is:
1. easier to install
2. works with ALL phones
3. supports bluetooth music streaming
4. software upgradable by the end user
5. can optionally support an iPod too
6. can support usb charging

The iTronic gives you EVERY single feature of the Mercedes phone system plus many many more features.

GregMB

2006 E55 owner here...

My car does not have the prewiring as I'd hoped, and no docking port in the center console.

I am liking the look of the iTronic solution a LOT!

The YouTube videos showing the install are great, I don't have any concerns about a DIY install on this kit. My question is about the iPod option for iTronic... The video doesn't show the iPod demonstration, is it the same functionality as your "standalone iPod" solution? (I did find a YouTube video for that one).

A few quick questions:

- Is there a way to charge the iPhone while it's in the car (long trips) or do I just buy a separate 12v charger?

- is it possible to navigate on the iPod using the thumbwheel when it is plugged into the iTronic system, or do I have to use the COMAND display for all navigation?

- iTronic charges the iPod while its plugged into iTronic, correct?

- can I plug a second iPod into the extra "aux" port on the iTronic? Is it a line-level input or a headphone type (volume control) port?


ITronic is a sweet looking solution.... And I'm fairly certain it's going to find it's way into my car soon!


-G

Cartronics

With the iPod option it charges as well.
The ipod works thru the CDC menu and changes it to Artists, Albums, Genre, etc.
Yes you can still use the iPod to navigate
Yes you can plug in a second to the aux port (line in) depending on the model you choose.

lkchris

This was NOT standard equipment in 2006 model year.

Still_Waters_43

Well I realize your pushing your product, but if your responding to my post? then the link I posted included the VCS option (which was priced separately on that site for $290). So, does your solution have the VCS? if not then my suggestion is $285 cheaper?. Personally I am very happy with the install and the functionality. My HTC Evo syncs calls and contacts without a hitch.

BTW I almost didn't go with the VCS but I'm glad I did, having voice access to all the Command functions is awsome.

Craftysince86

just read through all this... i have an 03 e320 and interested as well...

do i just need to purchase the puck as well? i dont see any connectors in my center console as well.

KEY08

^you should be wired and can use the puck with tail. Search the site and pull open your center console to verify if you think it may not be there.

Craftysince86

I just pulled it open right now and did see anything like the above the pictures

lkchris

2003-2004 are different than 2005-2008

2009 are again different

Find yours here: http://home.earthlink.net/~phdwebsit..._bulletins.htm

Phone prewiring became standard equipment in 2007.

Cartronics

However, it does not matter from 2003 - 2010 with the iTronic BT and the E Class.