MHI Bluetooth Interface Module Installation - Need Help
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MHI Bluetooth Interface Module Installation - Need Help
Hello all, I just got the MHI Bluetooth Interface Module from wireless4mb.com and wanted to know where/how to install the unit. Does it go into the center console compartment? If so, how do I remove the black plastic thingy in the middle?
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Does the BT Module work with any phone?
Hey,
Does the BT module work with any phone or is it specific to certain phones. How much does it normally cost at a dealer compared to www.wireless4mb.com?
How is the quality of the voice?
thanks
Does the BT module work with any phone or is it specific to certain phones. How much does it normally cost at a dealer compared to www.wireless4mb.com?
How is the quality of the voice?
thanks
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Contrary to what the official "line" is from wireless4mb, any phone with bluetooth should connect-with the caveat that some of the features may be non-existent or limited. There is a list in the audio section of these forums.
I had a Treo 650, now a 680, both are not "approved" but both work great for me. the whole contact list doesn't download, but every one of my favorites (most contacted list) does...
I had a Treo 650, now a 680, both are not "approved" but both work great for me. the whole contact list doesn't download, but every one of my favorites (most contacted list) does...
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2007 GL450, 2006 Porsche 911, 2004 VROD
My Motorola RZR V3 & V3i phones work perfect to me and phone book loads very fast. But my treo 650 is not that fast compared to Razor phones and the phone book will not load at all.
I prefer
Motorola RZR V3/V3i
I prefer
Motorola RZR V3/V3i
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I would like to get the Bluetooth cradle for my car. It allows both attached as well as detached usage. The folks at wireless4mb are telling me that I need to get their version of the RZR V3 because of specific software. I can get the phone from Verizon since I have been using their service for years for a lot less money.
Does anyone know?
TIA
John
Does anyone know?
TIA
John
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I would like to get the Bluetooth cradle for my car. It allows both attached as well as detached usage. The folks at wireless4mb are telling me that I need to get their version of the RZR V3 because of specific software. I can get the phone from Verizon since I have been using their service for years for a lot less money.
Does anyone know?
TIA
John
Does anyone know?
TIA
John
As i've stated before, my treos both worked (not on the list at all), and my wife's cingular-branded razr is perfect (not their version of the razr).
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They got me nervous in the begining with "you must have firmware version xxx on your SLVR to work properly with the MHI Interface Module." Guess what!!!? I didn't update the firmware on my phones and it's working fine
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It is my opinion that wireless4mb's approved phones are a bit of a scam-yes, they are guaranteed to work, but plenty of others are fine too. It's proprietary branding, not software-as in, it's not like the approved verizon phone carries wireless4mb software or anything, they've just tested THAT version...
As i've stated before, my treos both worked (not on the list at all), and my wife's cingular-branded razr is perfect (not their version of the razr).
As i've stated before, my treos both worked (not on the list at all), and my wife's cingular-branded razr is perfect (not their version of the razr).
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Switch to private mode while in bluetooth speakerphone
Is it possible to switch out of bluetooth speakerphone mode via MHI interface module in mid conversation to "private" handheld mode?
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It is my opinion that wireless4mb's approved phones are a bit of a scam-yes, they are guaranteed to work, but plenty of others are fine too. It's proprietary branding, not software-as in, it's not like the approved verizon phone carries wireless4mb software or anything, they've just tested THAT version...
As i've stated before, my treos both worked (not on the list at all), and my wife's cingular-branded razr is perfect (not their version of the razr).
As i've stated before, my treos both worked (not on the list at all), and my wife's cingular-branded razr is perfect (not their version of the razr).
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I have tried with both phones in mine and my wife's cars S500 and GL450 but cant get cell phones to work with MHI Bluetooth.
My phones do work with other bluetooth devices. How can i tell if the MHI unit is bad? other suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Gregg in Orlando
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I have tried with both phones in mine and my wife's cars S500 and GL450 but cant get cell phones to work with MHI Bluetooth.
My phones do work with other bluetooth devices. How can i tell if the MHI unit is bad? other suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Gregg in Orlando
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Hi Gregg, the BB 7290 "should" work... Check out this URL http://www.whnet.com/4x4/phones.html it list the BB 7290 as compatible with the MHI module. As carpersn suggested, try the instructions from wireless4mb.com again. I'll look around in the mean time :-)
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I am thinking about getting one of these from ebay - of course there are no instructions that come with. My wife's SLK280 (2007) has the "call for help" feature, so I assume this is all I need for this module to work (is this true?)
Were you able to install this yourself? Was this as easy as this post makes it sound - remove the plastic, install the module and you are done?
Are there any wires or connectors I need to be aware of?
On closer inspection, my center console does not have the black thingy that you show in you picture. There is only a small cap - and when you remove it, there is a red bolt with a nut under it (I thought it was a red button at first.) Does this mean I am shot dead in the water?
Thanks in advance,
Jordan
Were you able to install this yourself? Was this as easy as this post makes it sound - remove the plastic, install the module and you are done?
Are there any wires or connectors I need to be aware of?
On closer inspection, my center console does not have the black thingy that you show in you picture. There is only a small cap - and when you remove it, there is a red bolt with a nut under it (I thought it was a red button at first.) Does this mean I am shot dead in the water?
Thanks in advance,
Jordan
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Originally Posted by jordanthompson
I am thinking about getting one of these from ebay - of course there are no instructions that come with. My wife's SLK280 (2007) has the "call for help" feature, so I assume this is all I need for this module to work (is this true?)
Were you able to install this yourself? Was this as easy as this post makes it sound - remove the plastic, install the module and you are done?
Are there any wires or connectors I need to be aware of?
On closer inspection, my center console does not have the black thingy that you show in you picture. There is only a small cap - and when you remove it, there is a red bolt with a nut under it (I thought it was a red button at first.) Does this mean I am shot dead in the water?
Thanks in advance,
Jordan
Were you able to install this yourself? Was this as easy as this post makes it sound - remove the plastic, install the module and you are done?
Are there any wires or connectors I need to be aware of?
On closer inspection, my center console does not have the black thingy that you show in you picture. There is only a small cap - and when you remove it, there is a red bolt with a nut under it (I thought it was a red button at first.) Does this mean I am shot dead in the water?
Thanks in advance,
Jordan
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Well that's no fair. What alternatives do I have for a factory-look bluetooth solution? I was considering a garmin or similar dash-mounted device, but the one I tried didn't work very well.
Any suggestions?
thanks,
Jordan
Any suggestions?
thanks,
Jordan
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Originally Posted by jordanthompson
What alternatives do I have for a factory-look bluetooth solution?
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As Nish indicates, you can have SLK updated. I think the kit and install runs about $1200-1500 + the puck. YMMV on the price, check with the dealer.