Bluetooth for R-class?
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Boca Raton, FL
2006 R500 Pewter
Last Month I received an email from MBUSA indicating that they are now supporting GSM cellular handsets in the car, through a parternship with Auto Wireless Solutions. Some information is available at https://wireless4mb.com/handsfree.html
If I understand the details correctly, you need to have purchased the Integrated Hands Free Communication System as part of your factory COMMAND installation. I actually asked your question to my own service department because I'm also interested in this feature.
If/When I know more, I'll pass it along. Maybe someone else has already found the complete answer.
If I understand the details correctly, you need to have purchased the Integrated Hands Free Communication System as part of your factory COMMAND installation. I actually asked your question to my own service department because I'm also interested in this feature.
If/When I know more, I'll pass it along. Maybe someone else has already found the complete answer.
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2006 R350
Yeah, I think you are right. I think the integrated hand free communication system is $1500 from what I have gathered from other threads which makes it an expensive upgrade. If you have that then I think you can add the $300 bluetooth module and use any phone that has bluetooth capability.
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R350
bluetooth kit
I know the Bluetooth kit is 2400$ in Canada. Expect it to be about 1800$ in the US. Also figure about 3 to 4 hours of billable time to install it. All in all, this is really too expensive. I'd rather leave my phone in the cup holder and use my bluetooth ear piece.
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Yeah, I think you are right. I think the integrated hand free communication system is $1500 from what I have gathered from other threads which makes it an expensive upgrade. If you have that then I think you can add the $300 bluetooth module and use any phone that has bluetooth capability.
I looked into it and decided that this will have to suffice:
http://www.myblueant.com/press/revie...T2_10Aug06.jpg - certainly a lot cheaper!
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Boca Raton, FL
2006 R500 Pewter
Well, it took a bit longer for me to get into the dealer and sort out all the details, but I will share with everyone what I found.
I have a 2006 R500, and for this particular model there is a "completer kit" for cars that were manufactured without the wireless system (do not confuse this with tele-aid, they are distinct systems). I got a couple of different part numbers for the kit, I guess MB is changing the numbering scheme or something:
Completer Kit for R500 (and maybe others):
Q.6.82.0965
also check BQ 682 0962
approximate retail for this is $625 USD
Core kit for R500 (may not be needed if you have certain accessories already installed):
Q.6.82.0962
approximate retail for this is $450 USD
Bluetooth Adapter (I think this is also available from AWS):
6.7.87.5839
approximate MB retail for this is $350
There is also a Star Bulletin on this upgrade. See T-82-70-454A.
Note that the MOST ring configuration must be modified, which can only be done with a Star Diagnosis computer. The Star Bulletin indicates that installing this may void the factory warranty, so consider having a dealer install it for you. I don't know the official installation time, but I would guess they would bill this at 2 hours or so.
Net net, this probably costs about $1000. Certainly that's nothing to joke about. But I think the solution is much more comprehensive than dashboard- or visor-mounted solutions, particularly when you consider that many phonebook and other phone functions will work with the MB dashboard and steering wheel controls. It's got my vote.
I have a 2006 R500, and for this particular model there is a "completer kit" for cars that were manufactured without the wireless system (do not confuse this with tele-aid, they are distinct systems). I got a couple of different part numbers for the kit, I guess MB is changing the numbering scheme or something:
Completer Kit for R500 (and maybe others):
Q.6.82.0965
also check BQ 682 0962
approximate retail for this is $625 USD
Core kit for R500 (may not be needed if you have certain accessories already installed):
Q.6.82.0962
approximate retail for this is $450 USD
Bluetooth Adapter (I think this is also available from AWS):
6.7.87.5839
approximate MB retail for this is $350
There is also a Star Bulletin on this upgrade. See T-82-70-454A.
Note that the MOST ring configuration must be modified, which can only be done with a Star Diagnosis computer. The Star Bulletin indicates that installing this may void the factory warranty, so consider having a dealer install it for you. I don't know the official installation time, but I would guess they would bill this at 2 hours or so.
Net net, this probably costs about $1000. Certainly that's nothing to joke about. But I think the solution is much more comprehensive than dashboard- or visor-mounted solutions, particularly when you consider that many phonebook and other phone functions will work with the MB dashboard and steering wheel controls. It's got my vote.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Texas
2011 S65
Anyone knows whether any retailer still sell these parts? I read from another thread saying that these kits were discontinued. Haven't spoken with the dealer yet. Just found out my R is pre-wired and would love to retrofit this plus a bluetooth cradle adapter.
