sprint phone in my ml430?
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sprint phone in my ml430?
hi i called sprint and ask if i could use my sprint phone in my ml430!
they answered to call the auto number. does anyone know if this is possible?
thanx
they answered to call the auto number. does anyone know if this is possible?
thanx
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Hi,
I assume you mean use the integrated antennae and phone features, because otherwise of course you can.
I've done a lot of inquiry on this subject since I was a satisfied Sprint customer, owned a Startac, and had every other option except the phone. I'm sorry to say, the answer is no. You need a Startac with the Mercedes software and the particular phone for your model year.
In So. Cal, the only carrier is Verizon and they will only offer a limited plan for our MY2000's. The plan works for me so I have the phone on my CLK, I just can't justify the $800-900 install kit for the ML to make the phone integrated. I think Mercedes owners shoud unite and write a class-action letter to DB that they owe us compatibility support for factory phone systems at least during the warranty period. I've called and been basically told, tough luck, they don't take responsibility for selling us outdated technology.
Rgds, Ed
I assume you mean use the integrated antennae and phone features, because otherwise of course you can.
I've done a lot of inquiry on this subject since I was a satisfied Sprint customer, owned a Startac, and had every other option except the phone. I'm sorry to say, the answer is no. You need a Startac with the Mercedes software and the particular phone for your model year.
In So. Cal, the only carrier is Verizon and they will only offer a limited plan for our MY2000's. The plan works for me so I have the phone on my CLK, I just can't justify the $800-900 install kit for the ML to make the phone integrated. I think Mercedes owners shoud unite and write a class-action letter to DB that they owe us compatibility support for factory phone systems at least during the warranty period. I've called and been basically told, tough luck, they don't take responsibility for selling us outdated technology.
Rgds, Ed
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phone in my '00 ml430
so Dude,
let me make sure i understand, If i have the system already installed in my vehicle, i should just need a phone?
also i looked in the armrest and do not see any sign of where the
connection is? can someone please let me know how the connection from the armrest to the phone.. what is looks like and wehre exactly it is?
thanx three56a
let me make sure i understand, If i have the system already installed in my vehicle, i should just need a phone?
also i looked in the armrest and do not see any sign of where the
connection is? can someone please let me know how the connection from the armrest to the phone.. what is looks like and wehre exactly it is?
thanx three56a
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Hey three,
You need the phone and the install core kit part no. Q6820438, that's for a MY2000. What year is yours? Before you spend the money, make sure you can get service and the plan is one you want!
Rgds, Ed
You need the phone and the install core kit part no. Q6820438, that's for a MY2000. What year is yours? Before you spend the money, make sure you can get service and the plan is one you want!
Rgds, Ed
