2000 S-Class Timeport / V.60c Upgrades now available
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'00 C280W, Obsidian Black/Charcoal
2000 S-Class Timeport / V.60c Upgrades now available
FYI,
This 'official' information has just arrived so your local dealer may NOT be aware of it, yet.
>>> MY 2002 S-Class Timeport and V60 phone systems are approved for installation in MY 2000 S-Class vehicles. The backward compatibility of these phone kits answers requests for a Mercedes-Benz integrated, tri-mode phone system for use in "dual-band era" StarTAC equipped vehicles. Now owners of MY 2000 S-Class vehicles can aslo enjoy the same carrier and rate plan benefits enjoyed by users of newer tri-mode phones?
Note:
- Retrofit parts and installation costs are not reimbursable under warranty.
- Only MY 2000 V220.170 and .175 are approved for Timeport / V60 upgrades.
- Timeport / V60 installations will not upgrade vehicle related phone functions beyond MY 2000 StarTAC level.
Reference Star Bullettin P-I-82.64/189. <<<
...RAB
P.S. Note, this upgrade will NOT work with the early, MY00 analog cell phone S-Class vehicles.
This 'official' information has just arrived so your local dealer may NOT be aware of it, yet.
>>> MY 2002 S-Class Timeport and V60 phone systems are approved for installation in MY 2000 S-Class vehicles. The backward compatibility of these phone kits answers requests for a Mercedes-Benz integrated, tri-mode phone system for use in "dual-band era" StarTAC equipped vehicles. Now owners of MY 2000 S-Class vehicles can aslo enjoy the same carrier and rate plan benefits enjoyed by users of newer tri-mode phones?
Note:
- Retrofit parts and installation costs are not reimbursable under warranty.
- Only MY 2000 V220.170 and .175 are approved for Timeport / V60 upgrades.
- Timeport / V60 installations will not upgrade vehicle related phone functions beyond MY 2000 StarTAC level.
Reference Star Bullettin P-I-82.64/189. <<<
...RAB
P.S. Note, this upgrade will NOT work with the early, MY00 analog cell phone S-Class vehicles.
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2008 S550 4Matic P3, Pano, Distronic, Sport
I guess this still does not help me as I have the old Motorola phone in my 2000 S500.
This is becoming real BS!! This is got to be the most frustrating problem! I've got a $2000 option that is worth sh*t!
Thanks MB.
This is becoming real BS!! This is got to be the most frustrating problem! I've got a $2000 option that is worth sh*t!
Thanks MB.
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S550V4 - 2009 Black on Black Loaded ! 06-M5-Silver/black ! 08-LX570 (Silver - Best SUV ever !)
I would be very interested in knowing what it would take for this upgrade kit and the ease of installation etc.
Many thanks
Many thanks
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Originally posted by Mat
I would be very interested in knowing what it would take for this upgrade kit and the ease of installation etc.
Many thanks
I would be very interested in knowing what it would take for this upgrade kit and the ease of installation etc.
Many thanks
It is very easy. A PSE swap, installation of a new cradle/short cord kit. That is it. About a 15 minute job that a end user can even do if they have basic DIY knowledge.
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S550V4 - 2009 Black on Black Loaded ! 06-M5-Silver/black ! 08-LX570 (Silver - Best SUV ever !)
Part Numbers for the Upgrade Kit
Hi, I just finished talking to our area dearler (Indianapolis) --
Here are the part numbers for the retro kit:
Q6820707; Q6820720 and Q6820725 (Total $1450)
The Verizon Handset is Q6820787 ($595)
He also mentioned they have to check and see if the antenna in the rear fender (??) is comptabile -- Only if the part number says (220A201975) its good -- otherwise, you are looking at another $181 --
On top of all this -- the installation is around $400
So, the total estimate is around $2,600
I guess, I have started to appreciate my present StarTac very much !!!
Have fun
--mat
Here are the part numbers for the retro kit:
Q6820707; Q6820720 and Q6820725 (Total $1450)
The Verizon Handset is Q6820787 ($595)
He also mentioned they have to check and see if the antenna in the rear fender (??) is comptabile -- Only if the part number says (220A201975) its good -- otherwise, you are looking at another $181 --
On top of all this -- the installation is around $400
So, the total estimate is around $2,600
I guess, I have started to appreciate my present StarTac very much !!!
Have fun
--mat
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so we can use the Verizon, Cingular and AT&T V60 hand sets? I thought we had to use the Mercedes Benz edition cuz it has some kind of software
and the damn upgrade is going to cost us $2600 !?!!!? That's absurd!
Mat - appreciate the help with finding the part numbers wut the hell piece is $1450?
and the damn upgrade is going to cost us $2600 !?!!!? That's absurd!
Mat - appreciate the help with finding the part numbers wut the hell piece is $1450?
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1999 ANALOG PHONES
We should start a e-mail campaign to get Mercedes to resolve the problem with retrofitting these $1800.00 phones. The phone in my ML320 is currently not usable since I cannot find a reasonable plan.
Any suggesgtions????
Any suggesgtions????
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I agree MB should be ashamed. I have a 2000 S500 that has the analog. No service providers are avail in my area for analog (under 1.21 a minute). My state passed a no cell and driving unless you use hands free. So I too am stuck witha 2000 upgrade that is **** and my car is still under warranty.
I see class action suit written all over this. Think about it they build cars that can only work with "thier" special phones and the phones become un-useable and they want an additional 2600 to fix a Propietary issue they created. BS BS. I say lets Sue is thier an Attorney in the house?
I see class action suit written all over this. Think about it they build cars that can only work with "thier" special phones and the phones become un-useable and they want an additional 2600 to fix a Propietary issue they created. BS BS. I say lets Sue is thier an Attorney in the house?
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I agree MB should be ashamed. I have a 2000 S500 that has the analog. No service providers are avail in my area for analog (under 1.21 a minute). My state passed a no cell and driving unless you use hands free. So I too am stuck witha 2000 upgrade that is **** and my car is still under warranty.
I see class action suit written all over this. Think about it they build cars that can only work with "thier" special phones and the phones become un-useable and they want an additional 2600 to fix a Propietary issue they created. BS BS. I say lets Sue is thier an Attorney in the house?
I agree MB should be ashamed. I have a 2000 S500 that has the analog. No service providers are avail in my area for analog (under 1.21 a minute). My state passed a no cell and driving unless you use hands free. So I too am stuck witha 2000 upgrade that is **** and my car is still under warranty.
I see class action suit written all over this. Think about it they build cars that can only work with "thier" special phones and the phones become un-useable and they want an additional 2600 to fix a Propietary issue they created. BS BS. I say lets Sue is thier an Attorney in the house?
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im outta warranty, but heres a suggestion, spill ur coffee in it. and they stillmake analogs, i found one on ebay for like 10$, and M-B now makes classic parts, for each vehicle ever!
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I have a 2003 S500 on order, I have 5 days to change the setup. I was thinking about adding the V60 option.
Any comments?
Any comments?