Koolertron For MERCEDES Benz S W220 (1998-2005)
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Koolertron For MERCEDES Benz S W220 (1998-2005)
Unfortunately my Nokia phone cradle in my 1999 S320 supports the old 3110. The slightly later 6 series Nokias can be converted to Bluetooth, Not mine.
To do so I would need to spend around £600 so its a non starter.
I then came across the
Koolertron For MERCEDES Benz S W220 (1998-2005) command upgrade units.
These are a much more modern set up than my old 2.5 command.
Looks like it ticks all the boxes (except for being able to use the CD cassette changer that sits in the boot).
Any of you guys fitted one of these as an upgrade ? Does it have any cons that out value the pros ?
Opinions much appreciated.
To do so I would need to spend around £600 so its a non starter.
I then came across the
Koolertron For MERCEDES Benz S W220 (1998-2005) command upgrade units.
These are a much more modern set up than my old 2.5 command.
Looks like it ticks all the boxes (except for being able to use the CD cassette changer that sits in the boot).
Any of you guys fitted one of these as an upgrade ? Does it have any cons that out value the pros ?
Opinions much appreciated.
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Found an easy and cheap solution to either blue tooth phone via command. Or changing the command system for something like a Koolertron.
I purchased a pay as you go SIM card for the original Nokia 3110 handset.
All up and running now. Just needed to let friends and family know I have a Mercedes mobile as well as my cell phone for them to contact me on.
Simple solution and very cheap.
I purchased a pay as you go SIM card for the original Nokia 3110 handset.
All up and running now. Just needed to let friends and family know I have a Mercedes mobile as well as my cell phone for them to contact me on.
Simple solution and very cheap.
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Dependant on model year, the w220 used mainly Nokia. mine is the older 3110 version (not to be mistaken with the 3110e version) which is different to the in car units.
The USA have satellites in orbit, have landed man on the moon, and have the largest aircraft carrier fleet in the world.
If our good old little UK island across the pond can purchase SIM card old school technology.
I am sure your great country can too.
Sim cards fit under the batteries once removed. Later w220s used the 6 series Nokias.
My contacts once entered into the phone come up as named persons on the sat nav screen.
All the steering controls and voice command functions work perfectly.
Sure beats trying to purchase an expensive blue tooth cradle replacement.
And now I have my phone up and running the conventional way. I really cant see any point.
The USA have satellites in orbit, have landed man on the moon, and have the largest aircraft carrier fleet in the world.
If our good old little UK island across the pond can purchase SIM card old school technology.
I am sure your great country can too.
Sim cards fit under the batteries once removed. Later w220s used the 6 series Nokias.
My contacts once entered into the phone come up as named persons on the sat nav screen.
All the steering controls and voice command functions work perfectly.
Sure beats trying to purchase an expensive blue tooth cradle replacement.
And now I have my phone up and running the conventional way. I really cant see any point.
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My Verizon Motorola phone uses a SIM card (as do all of the smart phones belonging to my family). The phone in my 2003 S430 doesn't use a SIM card.
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my s430 had motorolla star tac phone which had no sim card and was analog so i had to get blue tooth, with out changing out cradles and wiring to make it work, us phone do have sim chips and can be placed in other phones, we just dont switch phones like they do in england because we have contracts. i wish i had a nokia phone in my car
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my s430 had motorolla star tac phone which had no sim card and was analog so i had to get blue tooth, with out changing out cradles and wiring to make it work, us phone do have sim chips and can be placed in other phones, we just dont switch phones like they do in england because we have contracts. i wish i had a nokia phone in my car
Cost me £10 with 75 minutes call time plus the ability to top up when you like and how much you like.
Of course I will use my i phone which is under contract and a cheaper way to make calls.
The Nokia in my Merc is a usefull backup though and gives me the original functionality of the in car command phone system.
Also if friends and family need to contact me they have two mobile options.
And it costs the same for the caller regardless of which mobile they ring.
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I have the V60 bluetooth puck in my car. Went to Wally World got a straight talk Samsung refurbished phone for $19 and a pay as you go monthly plan for $45 with unlimited text, talk, and email. It links up to my command center and I'm good to go.
