Activating Telephone
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2005 E500 4Matic Wagon; 2001 E320 4Matic Sedan
Activating Telephone
Is it possible to activate the telephone feature without using the dealer? They want over $2,000 to activate the phone on a 2006 R350. I have to call BS on that...
Thanks
JV
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JV
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08 R350, 12 Mercedes R350
Is your R pre wired?
If not, it will cost you just hardware for over $1000.
My R is pre wired and it is optional. I need to buy bluetooth dongle($250 - $400) but I decided to use my TOMTOM GPS which built in bluetooth.
Do a search, someone here installed and activate himself.
If not, it will cost you just hardware for over $1000.
My R is pre wired and it is optional. I need to buy bluetooth dongle($250 - $400) but I decided to use my TOMTOM GPS which built in bluetooth.
Do a search, someone here installed and activate himself.
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C36 AMG, E46 M3 Coupe
Hi,
got the dongle in yesterdays mail.
Needed 5minutes for installation and pairing of the phones.
My wifes Samsung as well as my Nokia is working perfect with the MB phone system thru the bluetooth dongle. All options seem to work just fine incl. access to phone-contacts.
Perfect solution!
got the dongle in yesterdays mail.
Needed 5minutes for installation and pairing of the phones.
My wifes Samsung as well as my Nokia is working perfect with the MB phone system thru the bluetooth dongle. All options seem to work just fine incl. access to phone-contacts.
Perfect solution!
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Your car is either prewired or it isn't.
The "prewiring" can indeed be installed after the fact, but like EVERY other item it's WAY more expensive that way.
The instructions are provided on the Internet by Mercedes and they include the part numbers. Folks besides dealers can do it.
Then, once wired, you choose between Bluetooth connecting or phone cradle connecting. Either are another $400.
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2005 E500 4Matic Wagon; 2001 E320 4Matic Sedan
stupid question... how can i tell if it's pre-wired? We bought in October 2006 and i think i remember the salesperson telling us it was wired, but 'activation' would cost $2,000. i obviously have some facts twisted, but i really want to use this feature.
Affalterbacher, what's the item number/description on the Bluetooth dongle?
Thanks for the replies.
JV
Affalterbacher, what's the item number/description on the Bluetooth dongle?
Thanks for the replies.
JV
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open the top of your arm rest
open the top of your armrest, is there a little black plastic trapazoid cover? If that's there, then remove that, and the "prewire" is under it. If that's not, then you need another $1200 or so to get it prewired, and programmed.
It doesn't work well with iphone just FYI...
It doesn't work well with iphone just FYI...
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open the top of your armrest, is there a little black plastic trapazoid cover? If that's there, then remove that, and the "prewire" is under it. If that's not, then you need another $1200 or so to get it prewired, and programmed.
It doesn't work well with iphone just FYI...
It doesn't work well with iphone just FYI...
Do you use MB bluetooth dongle or after market one?
I use ViseeO and sometimes the BT unit hangs while start up, had to replug for it to reset.
Other than that no issue with iPhone.I'd like to know the stability of MB BT dongle. And does it sync address book to COMAND? Thanks.
Last edited by nanoera; May 28, 2009 at 01:41 PM.
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There lies the problem that a lot of MB sales people have. "Pre-wired", does not necessarily mean "wired" to the armrest. More than likely if they already said $1200-$2000 dollar number, you're car is not phone ready.
The best bet is like posted above, to check the armrest. Also, if you have tele-aid, you can tell for the most part. No tele-aid, for sure you're not wired all the way through.
The best bet is like posted above, to check the armrest. Also, if you have tele-aid, you can tell for the most part. No tele-aid, for sure you're not wired all the way through.
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08 R350, 12 Mercedes R350
There lies the problem that a lot of MB sales people have. "Pre-wired", does not necessarily mean "wired" to the armrest. More than likely if they already said $1200-$2000 dollar number, you're car is not phone ready.
The best bet is like posted above, to check the armrest. Also, if you have tele-aid, you can tell for the most part. No tele-aid, for sure you're not wired all the way through.
The best bet is like posted above, to check the armrest. Also, if you have tele-aid, you can tell for the most part. No tele-aid, for sure you're not wired all the way through.
Mine came with Tele-aid and pre-wired phone (Hands free communication system) which are parts of option P1 package along with Rear audio controls, Sat radio, Harmon Kardon Sound System, Power rear quarter windows, Power lift gate, Parktronic and Double Sunvisor= $4,850.00
Last edited by AsianR350; May 28, 2009 at 06:12 PM.
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2007 r350..2005 Audi A8L...1965 Corvette...2004 HD Custom Fatboy
Hi,
got the dongle in yesterdays mail.
Needed 5minutes for installation and pairing of the phones.
My wifes Samsung as well as my Nokia is working perfect with the MB phone system thru the bluetooth dongle. All options seem to work just fine incl. access to phone-contacts.
Perfect solution!
got the dongle in yesterdays mail.
Needed 5minutes for installation and pairing of the phones.
My wifes Samsung as well as my Nokia is working perfect with the MB phone system thru the bluetooth dongle. All options seem to work just fine incl. access to phone-contacts.
Perfect solution!
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Do you use MB bluetooth dongle or after market one?
I use ViseeO and sometimes the BT unit hangs while start up, had to replug for it to reset.
Other than that no issue with iPhone.I'd like to know the stability of MB BT dongle. And does it sync address book to COMAND? Thanks.
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From: Warrington, PA
08 R350, 12 Mercedes R350
I use the MB one. And it's solid as far as connecting everytime, and contacts download 30 seconds or so after it pairs automatically...I only have the issue of volume too low on the other end when I pair the iphone to it. When I pair my blackberry, works good. Can you give me more info on the Viseeo one? What is that? never heard of it.
Actually, Viseeo Bluetooth works better than OEM because it pairs with any phone w/ bluetooth while the OEM is restricted certain models of cell phone.
The latest model is MB-2 which replaced MB-1000 and MB-2000.
Here is the link:
http://viseeo.us/store/product.php
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From: North NJ
2005 MINI Cooper S Conv, 2006 R350
So pre-wired 2006 is not the same as pre-wired 2007?
for the 07 350, it is plug and play, for 06, we need activated by installing Vehicle core kit and Vehicle completer kit?
I can see the wire in my 06 armrest, but only plug in the Bluetooth dongle will not work, right?
for the 07 350, it is plug and play, for 06, we need activated by installing Vehicle core kit and Vehicle completer kit?
I can see the wire in my 06 armrest, but only plug in the Bluetooth dongle will not work, right?
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it should work
If you can see the wire/plug in the arm rest, you should be good to go. Plug dongle in, pair it, and it should work. Too bad you're not local, u can barrow my dongle for a sec...try it out.
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If you are looking for further information - check out www.wireless4mb.com
regards
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Well, no aftermarket brand! I got the MB OEM Bluetooth Dongle, that looks a little bit like a miniature model of the SLR nose. Part# B67875878.
If you are looking for further information - check out www.wireless4mb.com
regards
If you are looking for further information - check out www.wireless4mb.com
regards
However be sure you have the little connector puck in the top armrest before you pick one of these up.
-J
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R350
My 06 has tele-aid and listed as pre-wired, but no cover or wired in arm rest. I believe I was quoted about $1500 or so to install bluetooth.
I ended up getting this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUETOOTH-CAR-KI...3A1%7C294%3A50
A bluetooth speaker phone like device that fits in the first tray in center console (some may perfer in sun visor, but I think it look ugly there). It works just like the ear piece, but it's speaker version. When phone call comes, just press "talk" to answer it. Press again to disconnect. The samsung one (different from above) I bought works with speech dial on my HTC phone. It also automatically connect and disconnect when you enter and leave the car.
The only draw back are:
1. you need to turn it on if it's inactived more than 4 hours. Device shuts off automatically to save battery.
2. You need to charge it about once a month.
I will try to find the exact model number and post it here later.
I ended up getting this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUETOOTH-CAR-KI...3A1%7C294%3A50
A bluetooth speaker phone like device that fits in the first tray in center console (some may perfer in sun visor, but I think it look ugly there). It works just like the ear piece, but it's speaker version. When phone call comes, just press "talk" to answer it. Press again to disconnect. The samsung one (different from above) I bought works with speech dial on my HTC phone. It also automatically connect and disconnect when you enter and leave the car.
The only draw back are:
1. you need to turn it on if it's inactived more than 4 hours. Device shuts off automatically to save battery.
2. You need to charge it about once a month.
I will try to find the exact model number and post it here later.
