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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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Help with Replacing Integrated Phone

HELP. I have a 2000 S430 with an integrated phone system using a Startac phone. The Startac has failed on me, it won't charge and has difficulties making calls...rendering it to be basically worthless.

I've check with a couple of dealers and I am told that MB has made the integrated phone system impossible to modify or upgrade.

So here's my dilemma. I can't live without cell phone. I love the integrated phone features. I can't replace an antiquated Startac with something reasonably current like the V-60, the only thing apparently I can do is to have MB get me a "new" startac.

Anyone have suggestions?
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Have your dealer check with MBUSA. Certain 2000 Year S-Calss models now can be retorfitted with the V60 system.
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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I upgraded my 2001 s startac to the V60

The dealer did the upgrade and it works fine.
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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Thanks for info. I'm curious..how much for conversion and how long to complete?
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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i think it was about $1200 w/the new handset and it took a few hours.
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