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Old 07-30-2012, 06:24 PM
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COMMAND Phone Options?

Hi, I just bought an E350 (2006). It has a COMMAND unit with phone controls. I am having difficulty figuring out if this unit can match up with a phone, any idea how to tell if it has bluetooth or if it has a dock of some type?

I read the COMMAND manual and it just mentions connecting the phone- not real helpful.

What should I look for to see what phone options I have (if any)?
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Originally Posted by d2idea
...What should I look for to see what phone options I have (if any)?
This website - from MBUSA - might answer your questions.
http://www.wireless4mb.com/page18/page18.html

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thanks

Thanks you cited a page to the

MB MHI BT Module (a bluetooth module for COMMAND)

which, for a module the size of a USB memory stick, costs $500.

But I guess what I am aksing is how do I know if I already have this module or not? Usually you can look someplace and see a connector or a module or a sticker, or click a screen and see what is installed and what is not (or a firmware revision or something). Not sure of what to look for here.

And If I don't have this what are my phone options ("none" is what I assume).
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Try reading this...

https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-ele...bluetooth.html



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Hey now. That is a LOT of reading. thanks. Will post questions if I have any.
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That is a lot of reading but it's a lot of good info too.

The quickest way to find out if you have the BT module is to look inside your arm rest. If it's installed it will be there or you will see the connector.

Or call up a dealer's parts department and give them your VIN and ask if your car is equipped with the pre-wiring for hands-free communication.
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Originally Posted by eatcake
If it's installed it will be there or you will see the connector.
Looks like this...
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Originally Posted by d2idea
... for a module the size of a USB memory stick, costs $500.
I got mine on ebay for about $160. No issues.
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Originally Posted by Mike_W
I got mine on ebay for about $160. No issues.
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What exactly did you buy for $160 and how did you install it if you don't mind me asking.
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Originally Posted by BlownS4
What exactly did you buy for $160 and how did you install it if you don't mind me asking.
I bought an OEM MB Bluetooth module pn B67876131, similar to this one (but not from this vendor):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-BLUETOOTH-GRADLE-INTERFACE-ADAPTER-B6-787-6131-OEM-B67876131-M-B-/110944586985

On my 2008, it just plugs in to an existing connector located inside the center console at the back. See section 3 in the attached.

http://www.wireless4mb.com/user_manuals/Bluetooth_Cradle_USA_SLR_Web.pdf

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