Handsfree Mobile in MB Actros-2 truck
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2004 Mercedes-Benz Actros-2 4150AK (500 horsepower, 8x8, 53 ton truck)
Handsfree Mobile in MB Actros-2 truck
I drive a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Actros-2 4150AK truck. 
This truck comes standard with buttons (answer/hangup) on the steering wheel for handsfree mobile phone use. However, other than the built-in buttons, the reset is an extra cost option. To use handsfree mobile, I know there is a fancy handsfree accessory kit available from Mercedes-Benz, but that is very expensive.
I have heard that it can all be done much more economically. All that is required is a cheap Nokia mobile phone (probably other manufacturers also work) that you hide in the console/overhead, and an adapter cable to connect the mobile phone. Are there instructions anywhere for making this adapter cable and installing it? Perhaps, this adapter cable is available for purchase somewhere?
This truck comes standard with buttons (answer/hangup) on the steering wheel for handsfree mobile phone use. However, other than the built-in buttons, the reset is an extra cost option. To use handsfree mobile, I know there is a fancy handsfree accessory kit available from Mercedes-Benz, but that is very expensive.
I have heard that it can all be done much more economically. All that is required is a cheap Nokia mobile phone (probably other manufacturers also work) that you hide in the console/overhead, and an adapter cable to connect the mobile phone. Are there instructions anywhere for making this adapter cable and installing it? Perhaps, this adapter cable is available for purchase somewhere?
