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New iPhone Bluetooth module

Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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New iPhone Bluetooth module

Just read this today and the only vehicle not included appears to be the GL...both the ML and R are included. Anyone know why... Fahrer?


http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun08/1...hitecture.html
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Sucks. Wish I could control my ipod on steering wheel.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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occarfan,

The regular iPOD integration kit (available since MY07) does allow control of an IPOD from the steering wheel.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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gordon - I think occarfan meant iPhone but wrote iPod.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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oknish,

You maybe right about a typo by occarfan.

I wonder if the article that NJ referred to just has a typo regarding leaving out the GL in the list. Seems odd that the GL would not be included?
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gordongl450
oknish,

You maybe right about a typo by occarfan.

I wonder if the article that NJ referred to just has a typo regarding leaving out the GL in the list. Seems odd that the GL would not be included?
I thought of that also but on a press release you think that would not happen. I suspect it has something to do with the COMAND version and perhaps the module will work with the '09 model GL? But, does the M and R already have the updated version?

Also this is a EU press release so no one ever (and I mean ever) knows if this is available to US models or not. No reason in my eyes for it not to be available here.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by oknish
gordon - I think occarfan meant iPhone but wrote iPod.
I can control my ipod and iphone from the steering wheel
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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I can control my ipod and iphone from the steering wheel
+1. I don't have the adapter in my GL but its like that in my C350.
Hopefully the new module will work in the GL though...it would be GREAT.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I thought of that also but on a press release you think that would not happen. I suspect it has something to do with the COMAND version and perhaps the module will work with the '09 model GL? But, does the M and R already have the updated version?
My exact thoughts, NJ. I, like Gordon, first thought it was a typo too that they left GL out since M and R (for cryin' out loud) was included. I think only way to know for sure would be when this is available from dealer and one of our brave forum members will try it and give us a "real" release
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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I don't think this iPhone cradle will be available here. The 2009 MY cars are getting the new nav system head unit that has Bluetooth built in. It seems that MBUSA is choosing to do away with the cradle set up in favor for an easier to use Bluetooth interface built into the cars.

Also there is the new Media Interface for 2009 which seems to come with all cars that have COMAND or Nav. I tried the Media Interface on a 2009 CLS and it was very cool. It integrated my iPhone directly with the COMAND system. All the menus were there for music options.
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Oh. Sorry guys. I meant to say it would be nice to play from iphone without having to plug it in via bluetooth.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by occarfan
Oh. Sorry guys. I meant to say it would be nice to play from iphone without having to plug it in via bluetooth.
Yes, but the sound quality via Bluetooth, would be bad, due to the slow transfer speed
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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No US cradle at this time

I received this response from AWS this morning regarding the new iPhone cradle. No clarification on use in the GL and not available in the US at this time.


Thank you for contacting Auto Wireless Solutions (AWS) with your questions.

The iPhone cradle for the US Market is not available at this point.
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